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Summary
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is the primary Federal regulator for the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and is responsible for the regulations and implementation of the non-public database of ownership and/or effective control of firms (i.e. beneficial ownership) pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). FinCEN safeguards the financial system from illicit use, combats money laundering, and promotes national security through the strategic use of financial authorities.
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Overview
- Job canceled
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Open & closing dates
03/31/2023 to 06/20/2023
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Salary
$141,022 - $212,100 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Senior Executive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
23-FinCEN-SES-02
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Control number
716683300
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
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The Director leads a bureau of over 300 personnel and 7 divisions and is responsible for setting and executing the overall mission with a budget of roughly $300mm. The Director reports to the Under Secretary for TFI (U/S) and collaborates closely with the other four Departments within TFI.
In addition, the Director works with the offices of Legislative and Public Affairs, as well as the Office of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary. The Director manages the bureau and exercises independent judgment in deciding courses of action, keeping the supervisor informed of significant events.
The Director, in consultation with the U/S, determines the organizational structure and functional responsibilities of FinCEN offices and staff, reviews whether changes are needed, and obtains relevant administrative approval and delegated authority.
The Director obtains commitment from the U/S and applicable Department of the Treasury offices to pursue and implement FinCEN initiatives, and to assign sufficient staff to assure success.
Furthermore, the Director conducts continual evaluation of all program objectives, and directs adjustments to ensure adherence with rapidly changing and/or expanding mission requirement.
Duties
The duty location will be in Washington, DC.
The Director leads a bureau of over 300 personnel and 7 divisions and is responsible for setting and executing the overall mission with a budget of roughly $300mm. The Director reports to the Under Secretary for TFI (U/S) and collaborates closely with the other four Departments within TFI.
In addition, the Director works with the offices of Legislative and Public Affairs, as well as the Office of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary. The Director manages the bureau and exercises independent judgment in deciding courses of action, keeping the supervisor informed of significant events.
The Director, in consultation with the U/S, determines the organizational structure and functional responsibilities of FinCEN offices and staff, reviews whether changes are needed, and obtains relevant administrative approval and delegated authority.
The Director obtains commitment from the U/S and applicable Department of the Treasury offices to pursue and implement FinCEN initiatives, and to assign sufficient staff to assure success.
Furthermore, the Director conducts continual evaluation of all program objectives, and directs adjustments to ensure adherence with rapidly changing and/or expanding mission requirement.
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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 FinCEN's special employment criteria. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing lifestyle 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.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement, applicants must possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Competencies listed below. Typically, qualified applicants will have gained experience of this nature at or above the GS-15 grade level or its equivalent in the public or private sector. To be qualified for this position, your resume must reflect experience in a managerial capacity. Typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal Service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. As such, your resume must demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and should contain at least two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. The narrative should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, and scope. It should highlight the complexity of programs managed, programs accomplished, and policy Initiatives undertaken, as well as the results of your actions. Applicants should not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer.
The narrative must not exceed 10 pages. NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs:
Applicants should follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result (CCAR) model outlined in the guide.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must fully address each of the following MTQs individually in a narrative format, not to exceed one page per MTQ. In addition to the qualifying experience, applicants must possess the mandatory technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in application of laws and regulations relating to the financial sector, financial information, or financial crimes.
2.Experience with managing large organizations, including managing teams through significant transformation, including strategic planning and prioritizing work against that plan.
3. Demonstrated success leading a complicated and high-profile, evidence-based regulatory or enforcement program with numerous involved stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated experience managing operational aspects of an organization and overseeing complex human capital, budget, data, procurement, or IT projects.
5. Demonstrated experience and leadership in, including communication with, dealing with the intelligence or policy communities, the interagency community, and the private sector, ideally on issues related to financial crime.
- Directing the work of an organizational unit
- Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects
- Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance
- Supervising the work of other managers and exercising important policy-making, or other executive functions.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants must submit a written narrative to address the ECQs. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and should contain at least two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. The narrative should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, and scope. It should highlight the complexity of programs managed, programs accomplished, and policy Initiatives undertaken, as well as the results of your actions. Applicants should not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer.
The narrative must not exceed 10 pages. NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs:
- Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, as well as the ability 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.
- Leading People: This core qualification involves 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.
- Results Driven: This core qualification involves 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.
- Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources. Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management.
- Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves 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. Competencies: partnering, political savvy, influencing/negotiating.
Applicants should follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result (CCAR) model outlined in the guide.
- Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
- Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
- Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
- Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments should demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must fully address each of the following MTQs individually in a narrative format, not to exceed one page per MTQ. In addition to the qualifying experience, applicants must possess the mandatory technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
1. Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in application of laws and regulations relating to the financial sector, financial information, or financial crimes.
2.Experience with managing large organizations, including managing teams through significant transformation, including strategic planning and prioritizing work against that plan.
3. Demonstrated success leading a complicated and high-profile, evidence-based regulatory or enforcement program with numerous involved stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated experience managing operational aspects of an organization and overseeing complex human capital, budget, data, procurement, or IT projects.
5. Demonstrated experience and leadership in, including communication with, dealing with the intelligence or policy communities, the interagency community, and the private sector, ideally on issues related to financial crime.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
Applicants will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
1. Applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements will be eligible for consideration in this process. Applicants will be rated based on the quality and extent of their leadership skills, technical experience, and accomplishments, as described in their Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) narratives and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) as shown in your resume (defined above).
2. Applicants are required to submit separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). These narratives are mandatory for consideration in the process. The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service and are in addition to the specific technical competencies. To assess the executive potential of each candidate, applicants must demonstrate, with specific examples, how their experience is relevant to exercising leadership in each ECQ. A concise executive summary must show where and when the qualifications were obtained, the organizational setting in which the experience was acquired (e.g.; organizational size, level, and assigned fiscal resources), and a narrative discussion of the qualifications.
3. For Noncompetitive Consideration:
a. Current or former Senior Executive applicants are not required to address the ECQs but it is MANDATORY to address the MTQs for this position and submit an SF-50 that documents your career appointment status in the SES.
b. SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) applicants who have not been placed on a career Senior Executive appointment are not required to address the ECQs, but it is MANDATORY to address the MTQs for this position in your resume, as well as submit a copy of your OPM-QRB certification.
4. Applicants will be evaluated by a Senior Executive Panel and those determined best qualified may be referred to participate in a selection interview. If selected, you must be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current or former OPM certified SES executive. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position.
Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications is available at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview
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.
Applicants must submit:
- A resume.
- Separate narratives addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) to be considered for this position. Narratives addressing the ECQs are limited to a total of ten (10) pages. Pages beyond the first ten (10) will not be considered in the process. Current or former Senior Executives and SES Candidate Development Program applicants with OPM-QRB certification are not required to address the ECQs.
- Separate narratives addressing each Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) to be considered for this position. Narratives addressing each MTQs are limited to one page per MTQ.
- SF-50/SES Certification
- Current federal employees/SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) applicants must submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your current tenure, position title, series, and grade level.
- Current or former Senior Executive employees must submit an SF-50 that documents career appointment status in the SES.
- SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) must submit a copy of your SESCDP OPM-QRB certification.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.
NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
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. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. To begin, either click the "Create a New Account" button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts. You will be re-directed to the USAJOBS system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to "My Account" to view and update your information, as necessary. To complete, you must click the "Finish" button located at the bottom of the "Application Review" page. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application and the documentation received. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the usastaffing help desk.
Agency contact information
Patrick Zunker
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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Administrative and Resources Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Next steps
Applicants may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status". For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A resume.
- Separate narratives addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) to be considered for this position. Narratives addressing the ECQs are limited to a total of ten (10) pages. Pages beyond the first ten (10) will not be considered in the process. Current or former Senior Executives and SES Candidate Development Program applicants with OPM-QRB certification are not required to address the ECQs.
- Separate narratives addressing each Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) to be considered for this position. Narratives addressing each MTQs are limited to one page per MTQ.
- SF-50/SES Certification
- Current federal employees/SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) applicants must submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your current tenure, position title, series, and grade level.
- Current or former Senior Executive employees must submit an SF-50 that documents career appointment status in the SES.
- SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) must submit a copy of your SESCDP OPM-QRB certification.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.
NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
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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. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date. To begin, either click the "Create a New Account" button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts. You will be re-directed to the USAJOBS system to complete your application process; answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to "My Account" to view and update your information, as necessary. To complete, you must click the "Finish" button located at the bottom of the "Application Review" page. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application and the documentation received. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the usastaffing help desk.
Agency contact information
Patrick Zunker
- Address
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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Administrative and Resources Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Next steps
Applicants may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging onto the USAJOBS "My Account" tab and clicking on "Application Status". For a more detailed update of your application status, you may click on "more information." Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Treasury, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from illicit finance and protects U.S. national security. 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 nation's primary regulatory agency for anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism reasons and help protect the U.S. national security and the U.S. financial system from criminals, corrupt officials, and terrorist financiers. For further information regarding FinCEN's mission, please visit our website at www.fincen.gov.
FinCEN carries out its mission by: 1) developing and issuing regulations under the BSA; 2) enforcing compliance with the BSA in partnership with regulatory partners and law enforcement, including responsibilities under the Anti-Money Laundering Act; 3) receiving and maintaining certain types of beneficial ownership and financial transaction data; 4) analyzing and disseminating financial intelligence for law enforcement purposes; and 5) serving as the U.S. Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and maintaining a network of information sharing with over 150 FIU partner countries.
Agency contact information
Patrick Zunker
- Address
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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
Administrative and Resources Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US