SENIOR OFFICER-ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

SENIOR OFFICER-ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $205772 - $312357 Per Year

Job Summary: The Division of Trading and Markets, Office of Analytics and Research (OAR) is seeking applicants for a Senior Officer - Associate Director role located in Washington, DC. This position is open to current SEC Employees.

Major Duties:

• The Office of Analytics and Research (OAR) provides the Commission with detailed and sophisticated data analyses on market microstructure to inform critical policy decisions. This work demands deep expertise in the structure and functioning of secondary markets for equities, equity options, exchange-traded products, corporate bonds, fixed income instruments, and derivatives, including swaps. Given the data-intensive nature of these markets, OAR staff routinely apply advanced programming and analytical skills to fulfill their responsibilities. The individual in this role will research efforts on market structure and operations to support policymaking, identify emerging trends, innovations, potential areas of concern, and assess significant market events. Duties: Serves as a senior technical authority in financial analysis, addressing a broad spectrum of highly complex and often sensitive issues with significant implications for the industry and Commission actions. Leads the development of rigorous, objective financial analyses on matters such as proposed regulations, public policy initiatives, compliance frameworks, and oversight of industry professionals. Provides strategic leadership and direction to a team of analysts, ensuring the delivery of expert analytical and evidentiary support for the agency's regulatory actions. Provides executive leadership and strategic oversight of staff and work products by demonstrating deep expertise in a specialized segment of the assigned program. Responsibilities include monitoring emerging and unconventional market and financial developments that influence SEC decision-making; leveraging and enhancing data systems and technological tools; anticipating market trends and practices; cultivating effective partnerships with domestic and international agencies; and participating in public outreach and representational engagements to advance the Commission's mission and strategic vision. Prepares technically rigorous responses to a wide range of complex market issues stemming from the interpretation and application of statutes administered by the SEC. These matters are typically referred due to their complexity, sensitivity, potential to set precedent, urgency, deviation from established regulations, or other exceptional circumstances. The individual applies expert judgment and analytical skills to address novel challenges and provide timely, high-impact guidance. Represents the agency in meetings, conferences, and public forums, serving as a knowledgeable and authoritative voice on specialized segments of the financial markets. Demonstrates current expertise in assigned market areas, leverages technological advancements to enhance analytical capabilities, and fosters strong collaborative relationships with federal and state agencies as well as industry stakeholders.

Qualifications: All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the deadline. Please check the 'How You Will Be Evaluated' and 'Required Documents' sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND-- Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SO-01: Applicant must have four year(s) of post J.D. experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, which also includes at least three years of specialized experience: Providing legal analytical support and contextual insight to inform broad policy decisions and rulemaking initiatives; Leading a market data analysis initiative within a major organization, enabling comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of market activity across multiple asset classes, including equities, options, exchange-traded products, fixed income instruments, and/or derivatives; Designing and executing ongoing research programs focused on continuous monitoring of equity and options markets, incorporating analysis of market data related to fixed income and/or security-based swaps; and Developing and maintaining robust data collection and analytical frameworks to support effective oversight of the securities markets.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted 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 your resume and/or other supporting 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. 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: 2026-01-28