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Senior International Policy Advisor

Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 102415 - 102415

Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 3 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing money laundering and other financial crime. Serve at the nations financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

Build maintain and advance FinCENs relationships in order to support FinCENs mission and policy goals in combatting global money laundering terrorist financing and other financial crimes.
Advise and brief principals and other employees of FinCEN Treasurys Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) and its component offices (including the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes (TFFC) Office of Intelligence Analysis (OIA) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)) and other U.S. government officials on FIU and AML/CFT priority issues related to the incumbents portfolio.
Drive and develop FinCEN and Treasury policy on the incumbents portfolio including: i) bilateral collaboration with FIUs; ii) illicit finance threats faced by FIUs; iii) opportunities to facilitate and shape information exchange between domestic and international stakeholders (e.g. FIUs regulators and law enforcement agencies); and iv) FIU capabilities.
Independently represent FinCEN on senior U.S. government working groups task forces and interagency meetings such as the National Security Council State Department Justice Department Defense Department and law enforcement and intelligence communities on priority AML/CFT matters particularly on those areas within the incumbents portfolio.
Partner with law enforcement components of FinCEN and other agencies as appropriate to assist in investigations and facilitate cross-border requests for information and responses particularly on those areas within the incumbents portfolio.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: This position has been designated National Security Level IV Special Sensitive and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Applicant must meet and continue to adhere to the requirements of a Tier 5 level background investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Tier 5 level background investigation the results of which fully meet the FinCENs special employment criteria. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing life style in conformity with applicable national and FinCEN directives. Any unfavorable information developed during an investigation or other official inquiry may result in termination of employment in accordance with established security policies and procedures.

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into Continuous Vetting. Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout ones employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBIs Rap Back service which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g. arrests charges convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting which includes Rap Back
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation) and
() (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Specialized Experience for the GS-14 you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

- Developing written analyses or memoranda for senior officials regarding international or financial policy issues regarding course of action; AND
- Designing and implementation of strategic partnerships with foreign counterpart domestic and international law enforcement intelligence or regulatory agencies; OR
- Participating in meetings with foreign regulatory or international bodies such as Egmont Group Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and other similar bodies.

Specialized Experience for the GS-13 you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

- Assisting with the development of written analyses or memoranda for senior officials regarding international or financial policy issues; AND
- Participating in the design of strategic partnerships with foreign counterparts domestic and international law enforcement intelligence or regulatory agencies; OR
- Participating in meetings with foreign regulatory or international bodies such as the Egmont Group Financial Action Task Force (TATF) and other similar bodies.

Specialized Experience for the GS-12: You must have one year of experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes:

- Assisting with the development of written analyses or memoranda for senior officials regarding international or financial policy issues; OR
- Participating in meetings with foreign regulatory or international bodies such as the Egmont Group Financial Action Task Force (TATF) and other similar bodies.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for telework.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time your performance conduct and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor seek feedback and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
A one year probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
Undergo an income tax verification
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample and/or performance ratings at a later stage in the evaluation process.

Key Requirements:

Please refer to Conditions of Employment.
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Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official job duties.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

FinCEN offers flexible work schedules 11 paid holidays financial subsidies to employees who use public transportation to commute in-house training fitness center reimbursement alternate work schedules (AWS) and telework opportunities and eligibility for performance awards. FinCEN also offers attractive health life and long-term care insurance programs and the employees health insurance contributions are out of pre-tax dollars. Newer employees are covered by a three-tier retirement plan that includes a pre-tax retirement contribution program with matching funds or as applicable continuance in the Civil Service Retirement System.

Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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