Supervisory Attorney Advisor (WBO)

Duties

This position serves as Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (Associate Director) in the office of Division of Enforcement (DOE), Whistleblower Protection Office supporting the Director in the WBO’s day-to-day activities; developing long-range as well as short-range plans; and concentrating on the day-to-day administration of the WBO’s core functions.  As the Associate Director, the following duties will include:

• Oversee the day-to-day tasks supporting the Whistleblower Program and supervise the staff of the Whistleblower Office, in consultation with the Director of the Whistleblower Office;
• Advise the Director of the WBO and Director of the Division of Enforcement on implementing, overseeing, coordinating, and evaluating the operation of the Commission's Whistleblower Program; 
• Support the management efforts of the WBO, and provide guidance to the Director of the WBO in connection with policies, procedures, and objectives;
• Advise on policy matters relating to the Whistleblower Program and provide technical assistance in the continued development and implementation of major CFTC initiatives pertaining to whistleblowers;
• Analyze legal memoranda and reports prepared by the WBO staff and others; summarize factual and legal issues involved, brief the Director of the WBO and the Director of the DOE and provide recommendations;
• Review WBO staff work to ensure policy conformance and legal analysis and conclusions;
• Oversee special projects as assigned by the Director of the WBO; and
• Oversee intake and processing of whistleblower complaints award applications. 

***The Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Associate Director) must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors.  The Supervisory Attorney Advisor also supports CFTC leadership in promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members***