Job Description

The United States Postal Service has the following challenging employment opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative individual. The BSA/AML Analyst (TL) position is available in Washington, DC. The successful candidate must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements.

Location

US POSTAL SERVICE
Treasurer
Washington, DC 20260

Position Information

TITLE: BSA/AML Analyst
GRADE: EAS-25
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.
SALARY RANGE: 112,440.00 - 128,740.00 USD Annually

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories.

Functional Purpose

Serves as the Team Lead for Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Compliance Programs; provides direction and guidance regarding the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), USA PATRIOT Act, and the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Manages the Postal BSA/AML compliance program and serves as an advisor on operations for the BSA/AML Compliance Officers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leads a team of specialists responsible for completing daily BSA/AML recordkeeping, and reporting activities; provides direction, guidance and feedback, makes assignments, sets objectives, monitors progress, and conducts performance reviews.
2. Manages the development and implementation of procedures to properly record and document compliance-related information. Conducts research, identifies reporting discrepancies, remediates requirements issues, and develops reports summarizing compliance records.
3. Researches ongoing regulatory, legislative, industry trends, and enforcement actions involving the BSA, OFAC, USA PATRIOT Act, and FinCEN. Uses findings to monitor, evaluate, assess, and recommend changes to BSA/AML compliance procedures.
4. Manages monitoring of annual BSA/AML training for those who handle financial services; Ensures compliance with federally mandated training requirements.
5. Provides information and guidance to stakeholders on new and revised policies, procedures, requirements, and training related to BSA/AML regulations.
6. Reviews and evaluates monthly compliance statistics provided by BSA/AML Specialists. Develops remedial measures based on results and ensures field compliance with BSA/AML regulations and requirements.
7. Reviews data and records to prepare comprehensive reports on compliance and to verify regulatory policies and procedures are withheld. Coordinates additional investigation or research to identify and mitigate discrepancies.
8. Oversees and reviews research and preparation of responses to law enforcement requests and subpoenas relating to BSA/AML data. Ensures responses adhere to established reporting regulations and related criteria.
9. Oversees Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals account screening and payment is aligned with U.S. foreign policy and sanctions. Researches and ensures accounts are lawful and clears payments.

SUPERVISION

Manager unit to which assigned.

Requirements

1. Knowledge of BSA/AML procedures for detecting suspicious activity under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
2. Ability to lead and conduct highly complex investigations and research money laundering cases and other suspicious activity.
3. Skill in developing large and complex research and investigation plans, detection procedures, and methods used to provide useful financial intelligence to law enforcement.
4. Ability to lead a team of professional employees by providing BSA/AML subject matter expertise, guidance, and performance feedback.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with employees at all levels of the organization to report on trends, make recommendations, and communicate complex information.
6. Ability to lead research to identify ongoing suspicious activity and money laundering actions and make recommendations for processes and procedures changes.
7. Skill using Microsoft Office Suite sufficient to compile, summarize and report data trends and program updates.
8. Skill conducting in-depth research and complex investigations for cases involving suspicious activity and money laundering.
9. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) OR a Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS).

**This position requires an NACI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**

Reimbursement of relocation expenses will be considered.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug-free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.

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