This position is located in the Market Data Operations (MDO) section of the Data Operations and Standards Branch in the Division of Data (DOD) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).  MDO is responsible for managing data reported to the Commission as well as handling data requests from within the Commission.  The Division of Data (DOD) is headed by the Chief Data Officer (CDO) and serves as the leading authority on the Commission’s data strategies.  

Duties

MDO is responsible for managing data reported to the Commission as well as handling data requests from within the Commission. 

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background/Security Investigation
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to time-in-grade requirements, if applicable
• If selected, a one-year Supervisory probationary period may be required.
• May be required to serve a probationary period

Qualifications

To Qualify at the CT-15 level, candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the CT/GS-14 level or equivalent.   Examples of specialized experience include that through which one has gained an advanced knowledge of the Commodity Exchange Act and agency regulations, and agency administrative policies, and the ability to interpret and apply the policies and regulations to various situations; experience using comprehensive knowledge of national and international institutions related to futures trading, the economics of futures and option trading, accepted techniques for the collection and analysis of economic data, and the Commission’ policies and regulations regarding the economic aspects of futures and option trading; and experience directing the work of a highly technical and complex administrative program which involves providing CFTC divisions with large data and analyses. ***The Supvy Market Data Analyst (Associate Director) position demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors.  The Supvy Market Data Analyst (Associate Director) will be expected to support CFTC leadership in promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members***

Education

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Commodity Futures Trading Commission CFTC Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21 Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 200581 United States
• Name: Jenna Giles
• Phone: 202-418-5625
• Email: [email protected]