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Senior Operations Advisor

Treasury, Departmental Offices

Washington, DCFull-time$144–187K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$144–187K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

This position serves as the senior operational advisor to the Director of Operations for the Financial Stability Oversight Council Secretariat. The advisor analyzes administrative and management programs, develops operational policies and strategies, and recommends improvements to organizational effectiveness and efficiency. The role supports Council operations, interagency coordination, and mission objectives through executive recommendations and implementation planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Program Evaluation, nice to haveOperational Improvement, nice to havePolicy Development, nice to haveInteragency Coordination, nice to haveExecutive Meeting Coordination, nice to haveLogistics Planning, nice to haveMaterials Coordination, nice to haveInteragency Communications, nice to haveExecutive Clearance, nice to haveSenior Leader Advising, nice to haveBusiness Function Management, nice to haveProject Leadership, nice to haveAccountability, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveCustomer Service, nice to haveDecision Making, nice to haveFlexibility, nice to haveInfluencing and Negotiating, nice to haveIntegrity and Honesty, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveLearning, nice to haveReading Comprehension, nice to haveReasoning, nice to haveSelf-Management, nice to haveStress Tolerance, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to have

Qualifications

U.S. Citizen or National, requiredGS-13 Level Experience, requiredGS-13 Time-in-Grade, requiredThree Months Competitive Appointment, requiredSuccessful Background Investigation, requiredFederal Ethics Compliance, requiredDirect Deposit, requiredSelective Service Registration, requiredTwo Forms of Identification, requiredFinancial Disclosure Report, requiredIncome Tax Verification, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Summary

This position is located at Departmental Offices,Domestic Finance - Financial Stability Oversight Council. As a Senior Operations Advisor, you will serve as the senior operational advisor to the Director of Operations, providing expert analysis, strategic advice, and executive-level recommendations concerning the management, organization, and operational effectiveness of the FSOC Secretariat.

Duties

As a Senior Operations Advisor, you will: Analyze and evaluate significant administrative and management aspects of substantive, mission-oriented programs to identify opportunities for improving organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, and program performance. Develop and refine administrative policies, operating procedures, and planning methodologies governing Council operations, interagency coordination, and other mission support activities. Develop long-range organizational management strategies, implementation plans, performance measures, and executive recommendations supporting accomplishment of FSOC's strategic mission and operational objectives. Identify operational and management issues affecting program accomplishment, evaluate alternative solutions and develop recommendations to improve administrative processes, operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness. Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures to accomplish effective and innovative strategies in assigned program area(s). Requirements

Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position requires meeting both A and B below: A) Experience coordinating high-level, multi-agency or executive meetings involving senior officials or principals, including planning logistics, coordinating materials, managing interagency communications, supporting the executive clearance processes, and ensuring timely execution. AND B) Experience in at least TWO of the following areas: Evaluating administrative or operational programs, identifying problems or inefficiencies, and recommending practical improvements to how work is organized and carried out. Developing and implementing policies, procedures, or management approaches based on applicable laws, regulations, directives, or other guidance. Advising senior leaders and managing key business functions such as procurement, staffing, budgeting, records or information management, FOIA, executive support, or operational planning, while working across organizations to carry out decisions and improve results. Leading complex projects or initiatives that involve multiple offices or stakeholders, including coordinating work, resolving issues, and bringing recommendations to completion. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé. TIME-IN-GRADE: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14, you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. Please be sure that your resumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resumé may result in a "not qualified" determination. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Your application may be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), achieve a well-qualified score of 85 or higher to receive priority consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13109818 Other Information

During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be paid. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. 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. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

How this job compares

Set against the 967 open Program Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$144–187K/yr
  • Washington, D.C. median$105–158K/yr83 salary ranges
  • US median$90–131K/yr680 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $166K, is 25% above the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($132K) — in the top quarter of Program Analyst salary ranges in Washington, D.C..

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 105 open Program Analyst jobs in Washington, D.C. and 967 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Program Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (870 postings).
Education
356 of the 967 open Program Analyst jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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