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Summary
The Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence (TFI) uses a broad range of authorities and tools to identify, disrupt and dismantle threats to the U.S. and international financial system while protecting it from abuse by illicit actors. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is an office within TFI that administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. illicit finance and national security goals against rogue or corrupt regimes, terrorists, weapons proliferators, human rights abusers, international narcotics traffickers, and other threats to the national security, foreign policy or economy of the United States. In carrying out its responsibilities, OFAC collaborates closely with other components of TFI, namely the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (OIA), the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes (TFFC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to strategically calibrate and implement authorities for maximum impact, maintaining economic statecraft that is both agile and strategic.
OFAC acts under Presidential national emergency powers, as well as authority granted by specific legislation, to impose controls on transactions and freeze assets under U.S. jurisdiction. Many of the sanctions are based on United Nations and other international mandates, are multilateral in scope, and involve close cooperation with allied governments. The Director of OFAC leads in the strategic development, planning, resource allocation, and management of these multi-disciplinary functions and serves as an important liaison with interagency partners including the law enforcement community, regulatory agencies, regulated financial industries, and international partners.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
06/29/2018 to 07/20/2018
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Salary
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES ES
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
ES
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
2018-311AA
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Control number
503851900
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Duties
The Director of OFAC leads the development of strategic plans, policy development and operational implementation to enhance the capacity to administer and enforce economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and nationals security goals against targeted foreign governments, individuals and entities. Recognizes the nature of economic and political impact of potential actions and decisions, including the potential for any adverse effect on U. S. international financial relations, U.S. domestic security, and achievement of our nation's foreign policy objectives, and is able to clearly and effectively present Treasury positions in the U.S. interagency as well as the international environment.
Supervises a professional workforce engaged in law enforcement, compliance, policy, and regulatory program efforts. In particular, the Director works in close coordination with Treasury leadership to ensure the effective implementation of Treasury priorities in the field of sanctions, compliance, enforcement and regulation. Provides executive level guidance to subordinate managers concerning program priorities and direction and deciding courses of action. Oversees the development and application of operational policies and programs that impact the staff. Makes decisions on issues presented by subordinate deputies or managers, evaluates the performance of those reporting directly, and reviews the performance evaluations made by subordinate managers of other employees. Oversees the conduct of business in a manner that is ethical, effective and efficient, encourages high productivity and resolves impediments. Promotes and oversees efforts to assure equal opportunity within OFAC and as a direct impact of OFAC programs.
Proposes programs or major projects to be initiated, dropped or curtailed and appropriate timing. Justifies the allocation of resources for OFAC programs and identifies priorities. Determines the organizational structure and functional responsibilities of OFAC elements. Reviews and decides whether changes are needed and obtains administrative approval, adjustments, and delegated authority levels. Conducts extensive evaluation of program goals and objectives and directs adjustments to assure compliance with the rapidly changing and expanding mission. Obtains commitment from Department of the Treasury offices to pursue and implement OFAC initiatives and to assign sufficient staff to assure success.
Participates actively in liaison with executives of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, domestic and abroad, as well as regulatory officials, representatives of banks and other non-bank financial institutions, and representatives of foreign governments. Encourages and negotiates effective working relationships and partnerships to coordinate and maximize efforts of all of these communities. Oversees efforts to encourage and assist in the development of similar programmatic capacities in allied countries and in the appropriate sharing of information.
Recommends to the Department of the Treasury major legislation concerning OFAC operations. Assists in negotiations when appropriate. Directs staff in the review and comment on proposed legislation that would impact on the concerns of OFAC and directs the implementation of provisions of legislation that apply to OFAC.
Determines OFAC's role, responsibilities, priorities, and direction to address threats to the U.S. foreign policy and national security, which requires access to highly sensitive compartmented (TS/SCI) information. Leads internal, intradepartmental, and interagency meetings at the TS/SCI level regarding the implementation, administration, and enforcement of economic sanctions programs in furtherance of U.S. foreign policy, national security and other topics relevant to OFAC’s mission. Also participates in continuity of operations planning, and operational and information security matters that involve Top Secret and SCI information
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
Open to all qualified U.S Citizens and U.S. Nationals.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and U.S. Nationals to qualify.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Initial appointments are required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
- Financial disclosure is required.
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Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must possess specialized experience at a senior level which demonstrates ability to perform the duties described above; including progressively responsible supervisory or managerial experience demonstrating ability to manage people and resources. Candidates are strongly encouraged to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ's) separately. Candidates who choose not to address both the ECQ's and MTQ's separately will not be disqualified; but must ensure their resume addresses each sufficient for evaluation. Your responses and/or resume must demonstrate possession of these qualifications; typically acquired through education, experience or training, and reflect progressive development and achievement in managing the business operations of a large organization. Please provide examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, the scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and level of contacts. All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the relevance of their experience, education, training, self-development, honors, awards, and outside activities.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service (SES) and are in addition to the specific mandatory technical qualifications listed below. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at ECQs. Your response must be limited to two pages for each ECQ.
ECQ 1 - Leading Change - The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision.
ECQ 2 - Leading People - The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building.
ECQ 3 - Results Driven - The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility.
ECQ 4 - Business Acumen - The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management.
ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions - The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): The MTQs describe the necessary technical knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to show clearly that the candidate possesses the required professional and technical qualifications and core qualification set forth below. Your response must be limited to two pages for each MTQ.
MTQ 1- Comprehensive knowledge of foreign policy and national security issues as they relate to economic sanctions and how they impact U.S. business and financial communities.
MTQ 2- Experience in exercising discretion and responsibility for selecting and defining policy, technical and programmatic objectives while providing executive leadership in implementing U.S. economic sanctions to further U.S. foreign policy and national security.
MTQ 3- Familiarity with laws- and with the implementation of laws- related to U.S. economic sanctions, such as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Trading with the Enemy Act and Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.
MTQ 4- Management ability to develop, direct, lead, organize, review and provide technical and administrative supervision for a multi-disciplined staff directly engaged in the investigative and program implementation and administrative work supervised by this position.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service (SES) and are in addition to the specific mandatory technical qualifications listed below. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at ECQs. Your response must be limited to two pages for each ECQ.
ECQ 1 - Leading Change - The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, vision.
ECQ 2 - Leading People - The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, team building.
ECQ 3 - Results Driven - The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, technical credibility.
ECQ 4 - Business Acumen - The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management.
ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions - The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): The MTQs describe the necessary technical knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to show clearly that the candidate possesses the required professional and technical qualifications and core qualification set forth below. Your response must be limited to two pages for each MTQ.
MTQ 1- Comprehensive knowledge of foreign policy and national security issues as they relate to economic sanctions and how they impact U.S. business and financial communities.
MTQ 2- Experience in exercising discretion and responsibility for selecting and defining policy, technical and programmatic objectives while providing executive leadership in implementing U.S. economic sanctions to further U.S. foreign policy and national security.
MTQ 3- Familiarity with laws- and with the implementation of laws- related to U.S. economic sanctions, such as the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, Trading with the Enemy Act and Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.
MTQ 4- Management ability to develop, direct, lead, organize, review and provide technical and administrative supervision for a multi-disciplined staff directly engaged in the investigative and program implementation and administrative work supervised by this position.
Additional information
EEO Policy Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Legal and Regulatory Guidance.
Social Security Number: Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed.
Privacy Act: Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature: Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. The materials you send with your application will not be returned. Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder. For further information pertaining to the SES, applicants are encourage to visit: SES
Financial Disclosure: All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct. Upon hire, and on an annual basis thereafter, the incumbent of this position will be required to file a public financial disclosure report. The incumbent may be prohibited from holding certain financial interests.
Benefits
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.
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated on the basis of your resume and narrative statements reflecting the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as they relate to the technical and executive qualifications described above. While you are NOT required to provide a narrative statement addressing the Technical Qualifications, candidates are strongly encouraged to address each Technical Qualification in separate statements. Candidates who choose not to address the technical qualifications separately will not be automatically disqualified. Candidates are NOT required to provide narrative response statements to address the Executive Core Qualifications when applying for this vacancy. However, the selectee will be required to address the ECQs before being appointed. Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available.
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Benefits
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.
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 Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
If you are a current, retired or former Federal employee, please provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, to verify your status. If you have successfully completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) please provide a copy of your certificate. These documents may be required during the recruitment process.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by email at adrienne.anderson@treasury.gov no later than noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The following outlines our application process:
1. REGISTER (ON-LINE) - You must create a user account at in order to apply. When you select the "Apply On-line" button at the bottom of this page, you will be taken directly to this registration section. If you have already registered, simply log in with your user name and password.
2. RESUME (ON-LINE) - You must create or upload your resume on-line or you will not be considered. Creating your resume using the USAJOBS' Resume Builder allows you to create a uniform resume that provides all of the information required by government agencies. Your registration information and resume will automatically be transferred to the system used by Treasury.
3. RESPOND TO QUESTIONS (ON-LINE) - The first time you apply, you will be asked several general questions before proceeding to the assessment questions for the vacancy you have selected. If you have applied before, you will be given the option either to update the general information, or to proceed directly to the assessment questions. Respond online to the application questions. Check the box indicating you would like a copy of your application emailed to you, and click "Finished". If you have successfully submitted your on-line application, you will see a screen telling you that your application has been sent. If you do not see these words, you have not successfully completed your application. If you wish to edit your application, you may return to USAJOBS and re-apply; previous responses will be saved and can be updated. Be sure to click "Finished" and look for the screen indicating your application was sent. You may edit your information until midnight EST of the announcement close date.
4. SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION - You must email or upload any supplemental documentation requested to the contact listed below. Supplemental materials must be received no later than the closing date of the announcement. Failure to submit the required documentation within the specified time frame will result in loss of consideration. Make sure you include the announcement number for this position. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Agency contact information
Adrienne Anderson
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Departmental Offices (DO)
1500 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20220
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
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Required Documents
If you are a current, retired or former Federal employee, please provide a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, to verify your status. If you have successfully completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) please provide a copy of your certificate. These documents may be required during the recruitment process.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by email at adrienne.anderson@treasury.gov no later than noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The following outlines our application process:
1. REGISTER (ON-LINE) - You must create a user account at in order to apply. When you select the "Apply On-line" button at the bottom of this page, you will be taken directly to this registration section. If you have already registered, simply log in with your user name and password.
2. RESUME (ON-LINE) - You must create or upload your resume on-line or you will not be considered. Creating your resume using the USAJOBS' Resume Builder allows you to create a uniform resume that provides all of the information required by government agencies. Your registration information and resume will automatically be transferred to the system used by Treasury.
3. RESPOND TO QUESTIONS (ON-LINE) - The first time you apply, you will be asked several general questions before proceeding to the assessment questions for the vacancy you have selected. If you have applied before, you will be given the option either to update the general information, or to proceed directly to the assessment questions. Respond online to the application questions. Check the box indicating you would like a copy of your application emailed to you, and click "Finished". If you have successfully submitted your on-line application, you will see a screen telling you that your application has been sent. If you do not see these words, you have not successfully completed your application. If you wish to edit your application, you may return to USAJOBS and re-apply; previous responses will be saved and can be updated. Be sure to click "Finished" and look for the screen indicating your application was sent. You may edit your information until midnight EST of the announcement close date.
4. SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION - You must email or upload any supplemental documentation requested to the contact listed below. Supplemental materials must be received no later than the closing date of the announcement. Failure to submit the required documentation within the specified time frame will result in loss of consideration. Make sure you include the announcement number for this position. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Agency contact information
Adrienne Anderson
- Address
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Departmental Offices (DO)
1500 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20220
United States
Next steps
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Adrienne Anderson
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Departmental Offices (DO)
1500 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20220
United States