MARKET INFRASTRUCTURE/TECHNOLOGY ADVISER

The Division of Trading and Markets (TM), Office of Analytics and Research (OAR) is seeking applicants for a Market Infrastructure/Technology Adviser (Financial Analyst). The adviser will work with colleagues in other offices within TM and across the SEC on initiatives related to the development or modification of market rules and regulations and the review of rules proposed by self-regulatory organizations related to the structure and operation of securities markets.

**Qualifications:**
Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 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. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level: Building, maintaining, or managing financial market infrastructure and technology, including for market data, trade processing and settlement, risk controls, cybersecurity, and audit trail or other regulatory trade and order reporting; Engaging in regulatory and policy processes relevant to financial market structure, infrastructure, and technology; and Planning, directing, or conducting projects at the intersection of financial market structure policy and infrastructure/technology to further develop recommendations to senior management based on that work. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Legal and Regulatory Analysis - Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process. Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a matter. Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives. Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.