This opportunity is in the Market Data Analysis Branch within DERA's Office of Markets #2. Staff in the branch focus on executing data analyses that serve to inform the Commission's rulemaking, evaluation of Self Regulatory Organization (SRO) filings and SRO pilots, and other policy initiatives as they pertain to the regulation and structure of trading in securities markets (e.g., equities, options, fixed income, SB swaps, digital securities, and securities lending).

Duties

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. Duties include: Exercise the full range of supervisory and personnel management responsibilities pertinent to work performed by subordinate staff, assuring the fulfillment of quality work products to meet changing requirements and contingencies as they develop. Serve as a senior adviser providing expert financial and economic data analysis, responding to complex and difficult questions related to or market microstructure data. Direct and/or conduct extensive analyses and reviews of financial and economic data such as intraday tick, limit order book, and regulatory audit trail data for various securities (e.g., equities, options, fixed income, SB swaps, digital securities, and securities lending) to inform rule writing, or evaluate SRO filings, or produce statistical or analytical reports for stakeholders across the agency. Assist rulemaking teams in the developing of Economic Analyses, including creating a baseline and quantifying potential benefits and costs with data analysis; or develop financial analyses and recommendations for issues that warrant attention and/or investigation or examination by SEC. Support efficient market microstructure data access by developing staff expertise in microstructure data and tools and by providing for the compilation and quality control of microstructure data and tools, as necessary. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing for both technical and non-technical audiences, and presenting formal and informal briefing materials to SEC staff as well as others outside the SEC. Serve as subject matter expert in the analysis of financial and economic data, such as intraday tick data, limit order book, and regulatory audit trail data for various securities (e.g., equities, options, fixed income, SB swaps, digital securities, and securities lending). Keep abreast of trends and developments in financial market structure and market microstructure and research in these areas (academic and practitioner research); data sources and tools for analyzing microstructure data; and empirical methodologies.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-15.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy.
• This announcement is open to current, permanent DERA employees only.
• This temporary competitive promotion may lead to a permanent promotion without further competition.
• If selected, you may receive a salary increase for the duration of the temporary promotion. You will be returned to your original salary at the end of the appointment.
• If selected, you will accrue 8 hours of annual leave per pay period for the duration of the temporary promotion. You will be returned to your original annual leave accrual at the end of the appointment.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-13 level. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-15: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: Executing or directing data analysis that serve to inform the Commission's rulemaking, evaluation of Self Regulatory Organization (SRO) filings and SRO pilots, and other policy initiatives as they pertain to the regulation and structure of trading in securities markets (e.g., equities, options, fixed income, SB swaps, digital securities, and securities lending).

Contacts

• Address Division of Economic and Risk Analysis 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]