Policy Advisor

Summary
:
This position is located at Departmental Offices, Terrorism and Financial Intelligence – Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes. As a Policy Advisor, you will develop and lead implementation of policies and strategies to counter terrorist financing, money laundering, proliferation financing, sanctions evasion, and other financial crime threats using the full range of Treasury tools and authorities.

Location:

Washington, DC

Salary: $84,601 to $185,234 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 11 – 14

Telework eligible:
Yes—determined by agency policy

Travel required:

25% or less

Relocation expenses reimbursed:
No

Appointment type:
Permanent

Work schedule:

Full-time

Supervisory status:
No

Security clearance required:
Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test:
No

Position sensitivity & risk:
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Financial disclosure:
Yes

Bargaining unit status:
No

Announcement number: 25-DO--DH

U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Develop and lead implementation of policies and strategies to counter terrorist financing, money laundering, proliferation financing, sanctions evasion, and other financial crime threats using Treasury tools and authorities.
• Implement counter illicit finance strategies with external stakeholders, including U.S. government interagency partners, foreign government officials, private sector, and civil society/non‑profit partners.
• Draft high‑quality policy papers, briefing materials, reports, public remarks, and/or testimony for senior Treasury officials.
• Represent Treasury in U.S. interagency meetings, including National Security Council (NSC) meetings. Work with agencies such as State, Justice, Defense, Homeland Security, Commerce, and the Intelligence Community.
• Participate in regional and international bodies relating to AML/CFT, sometimes as the head of U.S. Delegation, Treasurer delegation, or TFI’s sole representative.

• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• One‑year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• New hires must comply with federal ethics laws; a review of financial interests may be conducted.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment.
• Use Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must register with Selective Service or provide exemption.
• Meet PIV identity verification requirements.
• Obtain and use a Government‑issued charge card for business travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Undergo an income tax verification if required.
• See Additional Information section for further conditions.

Specialized Experience (≥1 year at level equivalent to GS‑13 for GS‑14):

• Monitor developments on illicit activities such as AML/CFT and financial issues.
• Develop policies or strategies on illicit financial threats to the U.S.
• Communicate results of research and analysis and make policy recommendations to senior decision makers.
• Engage with the public, international organizations, or foreign governments on policy issues.

Specialized Experience (≥1 year at level equivalent to GS‑12 for GS‑13):

• Monitor developments in illicit activities such as AML/CFT and financial issues.
• Assist with creating policies or strategies on illicit financial threats to the U.S.
• Communicate results of research and analysis.
• Engage with the public, international organizations, or foreign governments on policy issues.

Specialized Experience (≥1 year at level equivalent to GS‑11 for GS‑12):

• Assist with creating policies or strategies related to national security threats to the U.S.
• Communicate results of research and analysis.
• Engage with the public, international organizations, or foreign governments on policy issues.

Specialized Experience (≥1 year at level equivalent to GS‑9 for GS‑11):

• Prepare briefings, policies, or finished documents.
• Engage with the public, international organizations, intelligence community, or foreign governments.

Education Substitution: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate…