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Senior Advisor to the SDC, NB-0570-VII

Department of the Treasury
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Large and Global Financial Institutions

Summary

As a Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller, you will serve as an expert advisor in Large & Global Financial Institutions (LGFI), leading national policy, procedures, and key agency initiatives. You will support the Senior Deputy Comptroller in coordinating OCC activities across supervision, policy, and legal functions, while advising on complex supervisory, risk, and organizational matters.

Alternate Location Arrangement (ALA) option available. See Additional Information.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$138,791 - $258,016 per year
Pay scale & grade
NB 7
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MP-LJ-26-5544-13061977
Control number
885056300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Applications will only be accepted from current OCC employees on permanent appointments.

Duties

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As a Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller in Large & Global Financial Institutions, you will:

  • Provide authoritative guidance to the senior executive on policy and strategic priorities; lead initiatives to develop and implement supervisory policies, programs, practices, and operations; develop short- and long-term plans, identify resources, and communicate impacts on staffing, workload, and productivity; lead strategic analysis of supervisory programs, systems, analytics, and proposed regulatory policies and practices; advise on long-range implications of industry developments and innovations; develop courses of action; oversee complex supervisory initiatives; and represent the senior executive in developing and implementing changes to supervisory philosophies and priorities and, as appropriate, coordinate with regulators, government officials, legal representatives, and financial institution representatives and executives.
  • Lead senior management and executive-level groups in developing organizational structures and strategies aligned with established priorities and philosophies; lead or serve on task forces, special projects, and working groups addressing significant supervisory policy, program, system, and practice issues and matters with significant scope, complexity, or long-range organizational impact; represent the senior executive on key committees, regulatory groups, and meetings with government agencies, industry groups, and banking and financial institutions; and manage senior-level, cross-functional teams addressing high-visibility or sensitive matters and undertake special projects at the senior executive's request.
  • Represent the senior executive with bank executives, officials of domestic and international regulatory agencies, and banking industry and legislative leaders on highly visible, sensitive, or controversial matters; provide industry and regulatory perspectives; promote cooperation on shared regulatory concerns; and build and sustain productive relationships with regulatory and organizational counterparts.
  • Review significant supervisory, policy, correspondence, reports, and related materials on behalf of the senior executive; prepare and issue high-level technical correspondence; review materials for signature and recommend or direct revisions as needed; and coordinate with appropriate officials and regulatory entities to ensure findings, conclusions, recommendations, required actions, and responses submitted for approval reflect appropriate priorities and emphasis.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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 one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's 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:

  1. Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
  2. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
  3. SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
  • Complete a one-year trial period (unless already completed).
  • Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
  • Sign a statement that you are voluntarily leaving the competitive service for a position in the excepted service, if applicable.
  • Travel overnight or locally on an occasional basis.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) and an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
  • Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
  • Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-VI band level.

Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

  • Leading and conducting examinations or audits of financial institutions using supervision-by-risk principles; and
  • Advising or consulting with management on bank supervisory processes, policies, practices, initiatives, or related issues.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

  • The selectee may have the option to work a full-time or part-time work schedule at the discretion of the hiring official.
  • Applicants may apply under OCC's Alternative Location Arrangement and will be subject to the provisions of the Alternative Location Arrangements PPM 3110-53. If in an alternative location, when traveling to any of the large bank cities, you will be expected to be onsite no later than 1:30 pm on the first workday, departing no earlier than noon on the last workday and there should be no travel on Sunday unless there is a business need approved by your authorizing official in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and/or the OCC FTR Supplement.
  • If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is an Excepted Service position under Schedule B, 213.3205(a)
  • Salary range does not include geographical pay.
  • For specific information on geographic pay differentials, click here.
  • Total pay cannot exceed applicable pay cap, which is $311,400 for 2026.
  • Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  • The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
  • Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.
  • All newly appointed employees to the excepted service are subject to a 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 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 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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, Human Resources or Subject Matter Expert(s) (SMEs) will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Resume Evaluation Panel Review: After it has been determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, Subject matter experts (SMEs) may review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

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Structured Interview Panel Review: After it has been determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) or hiring manager may conduct a structured interview to measure job-related competencies by systematically inquiring about behavior in past experiences and/or proposed behavior in hypothetical situations.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Use specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Rating:

Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Advisement, Collaboration, and Outreach
  • Agility
  • Bank Supervision Knowledge
  • Examination Planning and Management
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Internal/External Awareness
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Oral Communication
  • Planning/Organizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Written Communication

Your application package will be rated and ranked among others, based on your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.

Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Successful (i.e., Level 3) to be eligible for promotion.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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Agency contact information

Lelia Jordan
Phone
202-445-0246
Email
Lelia.Jordan@occ.treas.gov
Address
LARGE AND GLOBAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
US

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