Summary This position is located at Departmental Offices, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (ODEIA). As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will maintain strong relationships with Treasury leaders and program owners, apply knowledge of research methods, conduct data analyses using standard statistical analysis software systems and data management in order to support policy recommendations. Responsibilities IMPORTANT PLEASE READ This announcement contains a two-phase process. Upon completion of Phase 1, you must click on the exclusive link to complete the manual assessment. The next phase it will take one hour, at a minimum, to complete. As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will: Write papers, briefings, and memos to and for senior policy officials in the department concerning economic disparities and barriers to economic participation and prosperity in the U.S. economy that cut across a wide variety of sectors and markets. Analyze and assess, using appropriate tools and models, the potential DEIA and economic equity impacts of proposed or existing policy changes or global economic developments. In direct collaboration with Senior Treasury officials, develop policy proposals, options and alternatives and recommend Treasury's position with respect to DEIA and economic equity. Act as an expert in community finance, capital markets, financial institutions, economic policy and program design and implementation, and policy modeling. Requirements Conditions of Employment This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement # 24-DO-508. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Public Trust background investigation will be required. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as proven proficiency and supportable (as evidenced in the resume) hands-on experience in ALL of the following: - Developing and conducting research on economic inequality in outcomes and opportunities and the impact of government policies and programs on barriers to economic participation; AND - Experience with public policies and programs that influence the economic well-being of Americans, especially tax and financial policies; AND - Using analytical and evaluative methods to assess circumstances and disparities across different segments of the population, especially by race, gender, and geography/places; AND - Using verbal and written communication to deliver presentations and briefings to internal and public audiences. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. 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. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. 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. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits