Supervisory Market Data Analyst (Associate Director)

Summary

The Division of Data was established in October 2020. Our team is committed to empowering CFTC to make data-driven decisions, harnessing this data to develop and deploy sophisticated enterprise analytics and AI capabilities, modernize and streamline its data analytics tools and technologies, improve data standardization and compliance, and promote a data-informed workforce to improve mission and operational performance.

Duties

• If selected for this position, you will serve as a Supervisory Market Data Analyst (Associate Director). As a recognized expert, you will: Provide management with authoritative input on potential changes to reporting regulations and new approaches for enhancing transparency for market participants. When appropriate, you will present to senior staff and the Commission on topics related to data submitted to the agency. Provide support to other divisions and industry when questions arise regarding submitted data or reporting regulations. You will conduct additional data analysis and facilitate corrections when anomalies are detected. Provide expert testimony for trials and administrative hearings involving alleged reporting violations and explain the Commission's data collection program in support of enforcement activities. You may also provide expert analysis and testimony for investigations into price manipulation, violations of speculative position limits, and other complex matters requiring economic analysis and deep knowledge of the markets regulated by the CFTC. Plan and direct special projects related to data quality checks and examinations. These projects may be initiated in response to requests from other divisions and are intended to improve data quality and/or strengthen work processes. Lead data‐driven analysis to improve the compliance, quality, and completeness of data collected. Conduct process analysis to automate and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of market data collection operations. Provide subject matter expertise regarding the daily intake of derivatives and swaps data into CFTC systems. Maintain awareness of potential changes to industry reporting and coordinate with other divisions in DOD to update tools and processes to support those changes. Perform a range of administrative and managerial duties for Branch operations. Represent the Commission in meetings with officials from the financial industry and with public visitors from national and international associations and foreign governments.

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, 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 experience directing the work of a highly technical and complex administrative program which involves providing CFTC divisions with large data and analyses.

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

Requirements

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas: Strategic Thinking - Ability to formulate objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Skill in capitalizing on opportunities and managing risks. Leadership - Ability to influence, motivate, and challenge others; adapt leadership styles to a variety of situations. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

Key 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

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated against the core competencies required for this role using the assessment method(s) listed below. SME Evaluative Review: Your application will be evaluated through an SME Evaluative Review. Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will independently review your resume to assess how well your experience demonstrates the required competencies for this position. SMEs will assign scores based on the strength, relevance, and clarity of the information provided in your resume. These individual evaluations will then be combined to determine your final score or rating category. 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. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

How to apply

RESUME REQUIREMENT: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. Please ensure your resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications for the position within the two-page limit. YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at [email protected] or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

What to expect next

For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Required documents

You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Resume showing all relevant and related experience (two pages max). If selected, your resume will be used to determine your initial pay setting decision; Cover Letter (optional); Performance appraisal (optional); Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your resume. In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of your veteran's documentation including a DD-214 (member 4 copy preferred, however, the documentation provided must contain dates and character of service); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, “Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference,” and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under “How You Will Be Evaluated,” veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.ICTAP Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP): Provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the CFTC with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If CFTC has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must rate equivalent to the Well Qualified or better category using established rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp. ICTAP/CTAP Candidates MUST submit: 1. A copy of their agency reduction-in-force notice; 2. A copy of your most recent Performance Rating; 3. A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current or last position held, the grade level, and the duty location; and 4. A copy of your notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area or documentation showing you were separated as a result of RIF or declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area.

Other information

This position is not in the Bargaining Unit. Time-in-Grade: You must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, if applicable. Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid. Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement. The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information. The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.