Supervisory Regulatory Rulemaking Specialist

Become part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.

This position is located in our Regulatory and Strategic Affairs Division. As a Supervisory Regulatory Rulemaking Specialist, you will: Lead regulatory efforts to strengthen and modernize the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulatory framework, implement the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML Act), and promote a more risk-based and effective U.S. anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) regime. Supervise, develop and manage a staff of regulatory project officers, regulations advisors, and regulatory economists. Ensure the section prepares regulatory rulemaking packages for review and approval and consult with FinCEN Chief Counsel to ensure regulations are developed consistent with legal framework. Work with industry representatives to identify vulnerabilities and develop insights as to the practices unique to those businesses and the impact that various regulations might have on those businesses. Prepare written and oral briefings to the Office Director and other senior officials in FinCEN, Treasury, and other agencies on RSD matters and, as appropriate, recommend course of action. 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.

Security Clearance: This position has been designated National Security Level IV, Special Sensitive and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret (TS) clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Applicant must meet and continue to adhere to the requirements of a Tier 5 level background investigation. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Continued employment with FinCEN is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Tier 5 level background investigation, the results of which fully meet the FinCEN's special employment criteria. All employees are subject to satisfactory completion of periodic reinvestigation and a continuing life style in conformity with applicable national and FinCEN directives. Any unfavorable information developed during an investigation or other official inquiry may result in termination of employment in accordance with established security policies and procedures. 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.