Market Data Analyst

Market Data Analyst

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia, Chicago, Illinois

Salary Range: $148873 - $264489 Per Year

Job Summary: The Division of Data (DoD) is headed by the Chief Data Officer and serves as the leading authority on developing, implementing, and operating the Commission's data strategies. The Division is comprised of the Data Operations and Standards Branch (DOSB) and the Enterprise Data Analytics (EDA) section. This position is in the Market Data Operations Section within the Data Operations& Standards Branch.

Major Duties:

• Performs at an expert level developing reports and analytic tools to monitor and improve data quality and reporting compliance. The incumbent will often lead efforts under the direction of the Associate Director, Deputy Director or Director to identify the specific analyses needed for these reports and tools and then complete the work either independently or as part of a team. Independently analyzes the most complex and highly sophisticated data and trends, and prepares responses to data quality inquiries, presentations, and briefings for Branch and CFTC leadership to address compliance, completeness, consistency and quality of the Commission's core data collections. Analyzes participating firms' position, ownership and control data and a wide variety of swaps, futures and other derivatives data by monitoring the reports filed by exchanges, futures commission merchants (FCMs), traders, Swap Data Repository (SDR), Swap Execution Facility (SEF), and resolves reporting problems. The incumbent provides guidance and recommendations to reporting entities and market participants, CFTC staff, and the general public. Creates reports and automated procedures to monitor and ensure that reporting entities submit data accurately. He/she examines error reports, analyses discrepancies, and communicates with exchange personnel to assure the resolution of discrepancies and compliance with the Commission's regulations. Conducts data analysis to facilitate CFTC's enforcement actions including referrals to the Division of Enforcement (DOE) and trials and administrative hearings on cases involving alleged reporting violations and speculative limits. He/she explains the CFTC data collection program in support of other CFTC enforcement activities. Creates data applications and automated reports to facilitate the work performed by DOD.

Qualifications: CT-13: To qualify for the CT-13 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-12 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience: Analyzing and apply knowledge of the interrelationships between data systems, or rapidly acquire such knowledge, to design and implement procedures that optimize data utility and safeguard data integrity. Delivering proven results by leveraging analytic programming languages—particularly Python—in operational or production environments to streamline processes, automate reporting, and enhance data analysis. CT-14 Level: To qualify for the CT-14 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-13 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience: Identifying, extracting, and integrating relevant information from multiple data sources; select optimal analytic methods; and anticipate emerging issues or future needs related to data quality and reporting compliance. Designing, deploying, and maintaining dynamic Python‐based analytic tools and automated solutions to support complex data monitoring or reporting functions and advance organizational compliance objectives.

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 mgshelp@monster.com 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/.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-15