Business Analyst
About the company
The Office of the General Counsel is seeking a Management and Program Analyst (Business Analyst) in the Enforcement Litigation group in Washington, DC. The Enforcement Litigation group provides legal advice to the Commission, individual Commissioners, and the Commission's divisions and offices concerning federal securities laws, administrative law, and other applicable laws and rules.
Your tasks
In this role as a Business Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Prepare and coordinate for the Office of the General Counsel Closed Commission Meeting packages, including agendas, notices, certifications, and supporting materials. Conduct legal, regulatory, and program research using PACER, LexisNexis, Westlaw, SEC databases, and other information resources; prepare summaries and briefing materials. Maintain and monitor assignment-tracking systems and databases, including MTS-E, Power BI, and SharePoint, and prepare status reports and management summaries. Prepare and coordinate for review by senior officers Sunshine Certifications and related legal and administrative documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements. Compile, analyze, and present data to support workload management, program reporting, operational planning, and decision-making. Coordinate assignments and information requests among attorneys, management, and staff to facilitate efficient workflow and timely completion of work products. Analyze office processes and management controls, identify operational issues, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Requirements
Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-11 level. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-11 level: Researching and analyzing information from legal, administrative, or program-related sources to prepare written summaries, reports, or other supporting documents. Providing guidance and assistance to internal and external stakeholders on administrative, procedural, or program matters. Using and maintaining case management, records management, or other electronic information systems to track, organize, and manage information and documentation.
ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Project and Process Oversight - Manages and coordinates programmatic tasks, projects, and processes, including implementing innovative improvements. Competency 2: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to details and ensuring that work products are accurate. Competency 3: Workload Management - Prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Competency 4: Research and Analysis of Support Functions - Conducts research on and suggests improvements to program and office support functions.