Policy Jobs For Bitcoiners...
One of our goals at the Bitcoin Today Coalition is to help get bitcoiners into policy and other related positions within the federal government. We think having bitcoin-positive voices within legislative and regulatory conversations is a must-have in order to propel the mission forward.
Below are simple links and information to get you started. The list is ordered with featured jobs and the postings expiring the soonest — in date order if known — at the top. Filter and search features as well as private-sector and state-level postings will be added as we progress.
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Featured Job!
229049 - Senate Resume Bank
United States Senate
The Senate Employment Office is accepting submissions for the 118th Congress Senate Resume Bank. Individuals interested in employment with a Senate Member or Committee office can register to become eligible for referral to Senate opportunities.
Please visit the Senate Employment Office’s website to learn more and register: https://employment.senate.gov/resume-bank/
No application deadline is noted. Apply ASAP if interested.
Featured Job!
Senator Ted Cruz is seeking a Legislative Aide to work on budget, banking, crypto-currency, economic, housing, tax, and other issues as needed. This position involves staffing the Senator on the Joint Economic Committee. Daily duties include researching and responding to constituent mail, meeting mail deadlines, staffing the Senator at JEC hearings and other meetings, and supporting Legislative Assistants. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential. Applicants should be highly motivated and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with the Intranet Quorum computer system is preferred. This is not an entry-level position; previous congressional experience is required.
To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter; (2) a resume; (3) three to four references; and (4) an indication of your salary needs/expectations to [email protected] indicating the job referral number in the subject line.
The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate Rules, regulations, and applicable federal laws. Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process may request an accommodation at any time during the process. Requests for accommodation should be directed to [email protected].
No application deadline is noted. Apply ASAP if interested.
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 of 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.
Employees at the GS-14 level will be considered Senior Regulations Advisors.
The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.
~ Writes and reviews Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) regulations and regulatory guidance in compliance with technical administrative requirements and procedures, including regulations and regulatory guidance related to the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and the Corporate Transparency Act. Coordinates and implements program activities to assist in the protection of the U.S. financial system from abuse by criminals and terrorists through consistent administration of BSA regulations. Serves as a subject matter expert and advises on proposed regulatory actions by regulatory partners, including delegated examiners of the BSA.
~ Keeps abreast of legislative developments and provides technical assistance, as applicable, regarding the drafting of legislation. Analyzes draft and enacted legislation to identify any need for regulatory change or the issuance of additional guidance. Recommends path forward to implement relevant legislation, including identifying roles and responsibilities.
~ Develops products that analyze, describe, and recommend policies and actions for implementation of the regulatory policy program. These products must be insightful of the issues, complexities, and sensitivities of the communities and audiences involved; precise in language, comprehensive in coverage; and cognizant of the diversity and magnitude of those being impacted.
~ Prepares regulatory rulemaking packages for review and approval. Consults with the staff of the Chief Counsel for FinCEN to ensure regulations are developed consistent with the legal framework and to obtain legal clearance.
~ Participates in internal and external management conferences, planning sessions, and other deliberations to accomplish the Office of Regulatory Policy's objectives. Presents proposals, provides technical expertise, explains, and advocates for actions. Utilizes a broad and insightful knowledge of the sensitivities and perspectives of the impacted parties in discussing and advocating actions.
$106,823 - $164,102 per year (GS 13 - 14) - Open 12/02/2022 to 06/05/2023
This position is located in the Office of General Counsel (OGC), United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. Government's development finance bank. The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant General Counsel and advise on the legal and policy aspects of all, one, or more of DFC's finance, equity investment, and/or political risk insurance programs.
Investment and Transaction Policy Attorneys will work across DFC product lines with a primary focus on climate and clean energy projects and may work with other DFC policy programs or transactions as needed. Work includes project vetting and due diligence; identification of early-stage barriers to bankability for relevant projects; assessment and structuring of climate finance mechanisms such as carbon credits or blue/green bonds; negotiation of tender and regulatory language with governments aimed at overcoming barriers to DFC financing; identifying and implementing creative solutions to complex market- and industry-based challenges in supporting climate and clean energy projects in developing countries; and drafting and/or negotiating transaction or other relevant documents leading to closing.
The types of DFC products the Attorney will support may vary, and include project finance, political risk insurance, infrastructure loans, guarantees, and equity. DFC loans can be high or low in dollar values, but often involve complex negotiation and documentation. DFC's equity investment program includes direct investment in portfolio companies as well as private equity investment funds. DFC's political risk insurance program offers coverage against political violence, currency inconvertibility, and expropriation and includes specialized capital markets products that insure against sovereign and sub sovereign risk. Projects are always located in one or more a low-income, lower middle-income, or upper middle-income countries.
$116,393 - $177,978 per year (GS 14 - 15) - Open 03/15/2023 to 06/30/2023
This position is to serve as a Policy Advisor in the Office of Investment Security, within the Office of International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury. OIS fulfills Treasury's responsibilities as chair of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee"), which is an interagency committee authorized to review certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security.
In this role, you will work on cutting-edge policy, legal, and operational issues at the nexus of national security, emerging technologies, and international economics and finance.
Applicants to this announcement can be selected for one of Office of Investment Security's three offices: the Office of Review & Investigation, which reviews and investigates transactions to identify and mitigate national security risks; the Office of Monitoring & Enforcement, which oversees and enforces compliance with mitigation agreements and in searching for and identifying non-notified transactions; and the Office of Policy & International Relations, which leads rulemaking activities, private and public sector stakeholder engagement, and coordination with U.S. allies and partners to promote investment screening and national security.
$78,592 - $145,617 per year (GS 11 - 13) - Open 04/03/2023 to 10/02/2023
This position serves as a Policy Analyst in the Office of Investment Security (OIS), within the Office of International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury. OIS fulfills Treasury's responsibilities as chair of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee"), which is an interagency committee authorized to review certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security.
In this role, you will work on cutting-edge policy, legal, and operational issues at the nexus of national security, emerging technologies, and international economics and finance. Applicants to this announcement can be selected for one of Office of Investment Security's three offices: the Office of Review & Investigation, which reviews and investigates transactions to identify and mitigate national security risks; the Office of Monitoring & Enforcement, which oversees and enforces compliance with mitigation agreements and in searching for and identifying non-notified transactions; and the Office of Policy & International Relations, which leads rulemaking activities, private and public sector stakeholder engagement, and coordination with U.S. allies and partners to promote investment screening and national security.
$64,957 - $102,166 per year (GS 9 - 11) - Open 04/03/2023 to 10/02/2023
This position is to serve as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Investment Security, within the Office of International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Treasury. OIS fulfills Treasury's responsibilities as chair of Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS" or the "Committee"), an interagency committee authorized to review certain transactions involving foreign investment in the United States to determine the effect of such transactions on the national security.
In this role, you will work on cutting-edge policy, legal, and operational issues at the nexus of national security, emerging technologies, and international economics and finance. Applicants to this announcement can be selected for one of Office of Investment Security's three offices: the Office of Review & Investigation, which reviews and investigates transactions to identify and mitigate national security risks; the Office of Monitoring & Enforcement, which oversees and enforces compliance with mitigation agreements and in searching for and identifying non-notified transactions; and the Office of Policy & International Relations, which leads rulemaking activities, private and public sector stakeholder engagement, and coordination with U.S. allies and partners to promote investment screening and national security.
$132,368 - $172,075 per year (GS 14) - Open 04/03/2023 to 10/02/2023
229077 - Legislative Correspondent
Un-named Senior Republican Senator
Senior Republican Senator seeks a Legislative Correspondent to assist with a portfolio that includes national security, armed services, foreign relations, and veterans’ affairs. Ideal candidate will have previous experience as a legislative correspondent in either the House or the Senate.
This position will involve significant legislative activities including research, drafting, negotiation, and hearing prep. Bachelor’s degree required. This is not an entry level position.
Please email resume to: [email protected].
No application deadline is noted. Apply ASAP if interested.
229036 - Trade Counsel/Policy Advisor
Democratic Staff - Senate Finance Committee
The Senate Finance Committee (Democratic staff) seeks a Trade Counsel or Policy Advisor to work on issues related to international trade, including trade negotiations, preference programs, trade remedies, customs, and other issues. Of particular interest are trade-related aspects of labor, environment, digital economy, intellectual property, customs facilitation, and agriculture.
The ideal candidate is self-directed, creative in their approach to solving policy challenges, and comfortable working in a very fast-paced environment. This position also requires strong attention to detail, as well as organizational and communication skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and respond to member-level requests. Qualified applicants should have an advanced understanding of trade policy, with prior experience in Congress, the administration, or the private sector strongly preferred.
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, uniformed service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Applicants should e-mail a brief cover letter and resume to [email protected] indicating job referral number [229036] in the subject line. Applicants should note in their materials whether they hold an active security clearance. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
No application deadline is noted. Apply ASAP if interested.
229024 - Legislative Correspondent
Un-named Midwest Republican Senator
Midwest Republican Senator seeks a Legislative Correspondent to join his Washington, D.C. office. Portfolio areas include Veterans Affairs and Defense, and other issues as assigned.
Candidates should be professional, prompt, organized and detail oriented, display strong interpersonal skills, and possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Primary duties include policy research, drafting written memos, answering constituent correspondence, and monitoring policy priorities and committees of jurisdiction. Relevant experience and background are preferred.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [email protected] indicating job referral number in the subject line.
No application deadline is noted. Apply ASAP if interested.
228983 - Counsel
Un-named Republican Senator
Republican Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee seeks an experienced Counsel to advance his Committee priorities. An ideal candidate will have experience with the following issues: criminal justice, civil liberties, intellectual property, tech policy, and judicial nominations. Primary responsibilities include (1) preparing Senator for committee hearings and executive meetings; (2) developing and executing conservative policy agenda; (3) conducting oversight of federal agencies including DOJ, FBI, and BOP; (4) reviewing and advising on judicial nominations and executive nominations within portfolio; and (5) managing committee staff, detailees, and law clerks.
Preferred candidates will have legislative experience, but experience is welcome, but not required. Must work well in a fast-paced, team-focused office.
Please e-mail cover letter and resume to [email protected] indicating job referral number in the subject line.
No application deadline is noted. Apply ASAP if interested.
228973 - Legislative Assistant
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)
Senator Thom Tillis, a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, seeks an experienced Legislative Assistant to handle the tax portfolio. Responsibilities include legislative drafting and research, briefing preparation, staffing the Senator at hearings, and leading constituent and policy meetings.
This is not an entry-level position; prior Congressional experience strongly preferred. Must work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented office focused on getting results.
Please e-mail your cover letter and resume to [email protected] indicating job referral number in the subject line.
No application deadline is noted. Apply ASAP if interested.
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