Sanctions Compliance Officer

$139,395 - $181,216/Yr

Treasury - Washington, DC

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Sanctions Compliance Officer position at the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) involves engaging with both government and private sectors to implement OFAC sanctions effectively. The role focuses on providing guidance to key industries, including banking and securities, and advising on complex compliance issues related to economic sanctions. The officer will also interface with various industries, recognize sensitive foreign policy issues, and coordinate compliance projects within OFAC.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the private sector to foster implementation of OFAC sanctions, including producing industry-specific guidance documents.
• Advise the private sector on complex issues related to OFAC compliance.
• Recognize and advise OFAC leadership on sensitive foreign policy issues related to OFAC regulations.
• Interface with key industries for the benefit of OFAC, including banking, securities, insurance, maritime and shipping, and energy industries.
• Use expert understanding of sanctions regulations to explain OFAC sanctions to the public in plain English.
• Proactively identify areas, topics, or industries where additional guidance is needed.
• Coordinate with all parts of OFAC on sanctions compliance projects and issues.
• Provide written and oral briefings to OFAC and Treasury leadership on sanctions compliance issues.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, including analysis of regulations concerning economic sanctions and trade controls.
• Knowledge of banking, securities, and/or other financial and commercial transactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relations practices.
• Experience analyzing sensitive foreign policy issues.

Benefits

• 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 retirement.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with substantial employer contributions.
• A retirement program that includes employer-matching contributions.