The Division of Investment Management is seeking a Senior Policy Adviser (Attorney-Adviser). As a Senior Policy Adviser, you will provide expert legal analysis, policy advice, and regulatory guidance on complex investment management issues. This role works closely with senior leaders to shape key policy initiatives and represents the Director's Office in high-level meetings across the Commission and with external partners.
In this role as a Senior Policy Adviser, you will be responsible for: Providing expert legal analysis, advice, and opinions on regulatory policy issues requiring the direct attention of the Director and Division senior leadership.
Attending meetings with agency senior management and serving as the primary liaison with the Chairman's Office, Commissioners, other SEC divisions and offices (including Public Affairs and Legislative Affairs), other federal agencies, state securities regulators, and similar organizations.
Writing and overseeing the preparation of testimony and speeches for the Director and other senior officials appearing before Congressional committees, at educational programs, and at conferences. Leading and conducting independent studies and initiatives recommended by the Director, advising on highly complex policy issues from start to finish.
Maintain a working knowledge of the Division's programs and engage directly in specific program areas when matters require the Office of the Director's attention.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR.
If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here.
Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.
This position is with Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $174859 – $292300/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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