Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller, NB-0301-VII

As a Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller, you will serve as the principal advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller (SDC) on the development, coordination, and execution of strategic priorities, policies, programs, and initiatives that support the OCC's mission and organizational objectives. This position is located in Information and Technology Services in Washington, DC.

Major duties

As a Senior Advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller, you will:

• Serve as the principal advisor to the Senior Deputy Comptroller (SDC) on strategic priorities, organizational challenges, and emerging issues affecting the business unit and the OCC.
• Provide expert counsel and independent analysis on tactical, operational, and strategic initiatives, supporting informed executive decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
• Advise on the development and execution of short- and long-range plans aligned with Treasury, Comptroller, and OCC priorities.
• Act on behalf of the SDC in executive-level meetings and forums, representing organizational interests and facilitating the advancement of strategic objectives.
• Lead or support the development of enterprise-wide strategies, governance structures, and initiatives that reflect the organizational philosophies and priorities of senior OCC leadership.
• Evaluate the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs, operations, and organizational outputs.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Represent the SDC on OCC committees, executive councils, working groups, and interagency forums, ensuring organizational priorities and perspectives are effectively communicated and advanced.
• Build consensus among senior leaders and stakeholders to support enterprise initiatives and strategic objectives.
• Lead or coordinate high-visibility, cross-functional projects and special assignments, including sensitive or complex matters requiring executive-level attention.
• Facilitate collaboration across organizational boundaries and provide executive review and coordination of reports, briefings, correspondence, and other materials prepared for senior leadership.
• Coordinate the development and review of budget formulation and resource allocation strategies to support organizational priorities and optimize operational effectiveness and advise the Senior Deputy Comptroller on best course of action.
• Evaluate resource requirements, analyze alternatives, and develop recommendations to ensure the efficient and effective use of agency resources.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by 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 or GS-14 in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

• Communicating results of research and analysis and making policy or alternative recommendations to senior decision makers.
• Collaborating with different teams across an organization to undertake and execute special projects that are sensitive, controversial, and highly visible; and
• Serving as a liaison between an organization and senior leadership on sensitive matters, representing a business unit in strategy meetings, and coordinating with stakeholders to advance unit objectives.

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.

Requirements

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: 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, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and 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 probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• 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.