Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs

Department: Department of the Treasury

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs (DAS, Global Affairs) provides executive leadership for TFFC's Office of Global Affairs, advancing Treasury's global efforts to combat illicit finance. As a principal advisor on international policy, the DAS shapes U.S. strategies to address emerging threats, represents Treasury in senior-level engagements, and drives interagency and international coordination to strengthen global financial integrity and support national security objectives.

Major Duties:

• The DAS, Global Affairs performs the following duties: Directs TFFC's Office of Global Affairs related to counter-illicit financing (including anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism, and countering proliferation financing, etc.). Assists the Assistant Secretary in accomplishing TFFC's mission to combat illicit finance. Manages the Office of Global Affairs staff, whose responsibility is to assist the DAS in accomplishing all duties, which include the following: Supervises and directs the establishment and dissemination of interagency and international strategic approaches to countering illicit financing, including addressing global emerging and persistent threats. Represents Treasury and the USG on illicit finance issues both bilaterally with foreign governments and multilaterally through international fora such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and FATF-style regional bodies. Represents the interests of TFFC at intradepartmental and interagency meetings, with key officials of the Treasury Department, high-ranking federal and private officials, and members of Congress, among others. Serves as an advocate for the goals and objectives of Treasury and TFFC. Exercises authority to commit TFFC to action according to pre-determined objectives and by instruction of the Assistant Secretary. Provides management, technical, and administrative direction, through subordinate supervisors, to a staff composed primarily of senior policy advisors, policy advisors, subject matter experts, and administrative specialists. Provides the full range of technical and administrative supervision in OGA and directs and supervises the work of the office and plans and reviews work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets and adjusts short- and long-term priorities, approves leave, prepares schedules for completion of work; recommends awards and bonuses, appointments, and promotions; hears and resolves group grievances or serious employee complaints; reviews and approves serious disciplinary actions; is responsible for appropriate training of subordinates; and identifies ways to reduce barriers to work production and improve business practices. Promotes adherence to public policy, including diversity and equal opportunity in employment. Directly represents the Treasury Department on the full range of illicit finance issues with governments, organizations, and international financial institutions. The purpose of this engagement is to develop and strategically communicate U.S. policy on a range of sensitive and complex illicit financing issues. Additionally, communicates and coordinates these policies with relevant USG agencies. Provides managerial guidance over the development and implementation of bilateral and multilateral projects related to illicit finance. Provides in-depth knowledge and leadership focused on policy issues regarding regional priorities and emerging threats. Assists TFFC in organizing and coordinating illicit financing targeting and follow-up. Serves as a primary advisor to TFFC leadership for all global matters, in particular with issues related to international policy development and international multilateral and bilateral engagement. Directs communication with the interagency community, in particular the National Security Council and the Department of State, to ensure necessary coalition-building to achieve Treasury illicit financing goals. Provides advice and direction for programs, policy development, and strategic planning for TFFC division managers and program chiefs, as well as for the Department of the Treasury as a whole.

Qualifications: RESUME: To meet minimum qualification requirements, you must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) within a resume not to exceed two pages. Submissions exceeding this limit may not be reviewed or may be disqualified. The resume must clearly reflect relevant experience, education, and accomplishments evidencing executive-level knowledge, skills, and abilities required for SES positions; failure to do so may result in non-consideration: Directing organizational units and leading complex operations Accountability for the success of major programs or initiatives Monitoring organizational performance and adjusting goals as needed Supervising staff and managing workforce performance Exercising policy-making, policy-determining, and executive functions Submission of a separate narrative statement addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs) or Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) is not required. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1 - Demonstrated leadership and experience in the development of U.S. government counter-illicit finance policies related to: a) the use of Treasury and/or U.S. government authorities and competencies to target illicit finance threats to U.S. national security stemming from terrorism, proliferation, transnational criminal organizations, etc.; and b) the implementation of international counter-illicit finance best practices/standards at the regional and country level. TQ2 - Demonstrated experience representing the U.S. government illicit finance policies and priorities in the U.S. government interagency process. Experience representing the U.S. government in engagements with foreign governments, international organizations, and the private sector to further illicit finance policies and initiatives. TQ3 - Demonstrated experience managing the day-to-day operations and leading an organization charged with developing and implementing counter-illicit finance policies. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness. ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology. ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience. ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement. ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking. FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Additional information about the SES and ECQs can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website: Executive Core Qualifications.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-14