Total 37 Director/C-Level Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in City of London, London, EC2M 4UJ

• Executes decision-making authorities and establishes vision and direction for the Agency's cyber and cyber-related resources and/or operations.
• Bolsters cybersecurity by ensuring the Agency is increasing the safety and security of SBA services, and implementing the requirements contained in the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, as well as the Federal Zero Trust Strategy.
• Leads development, planning, coordination, administration, management, staffing and supervision of the information security and privacy operations related to SBA-wide IT security and privacy programs.
• Leads the effort to maximize the integration between FISMA reporting and certification and accreditation to ensure increased continuous monitoring and remediation of IT systems' threats and vulnerabilities.
• Assure information systems and associated facility provides a level of security that is commensurate with the risk and magnitude of the harm that could result from the loss, misuse, disclosure, or modification of the information contained in the system.
• Advance cybersecurity by overseeing and supporting Agency implementation of Zero Trust plans and execute the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity.
• Facilitate information security risk assessment and risk management processes.

The Chief, Strategic Communications (CSC), is tasked with developing, implementing, and monitoring, a comprehensive strategic communications program designed to inform and educate general and specialized groups about the vision, mission, functions, programs, and services offered by the Perry Center. CSC oversees the content and format of WJPC's strategic communications efforts to ensure conformance with established mission and strategic goals. Incumbent oversees the management of all strategic communications activities to ensure both quality and content in developing the organization's guidelines. CSC provides leadership for internal and external projects to meet WJPC's communications needs. Prepares and presents briefings on organizational mission and strategic initiatives through meetings and training sessions. Serves as the primary Perry Center spokesperson and is the first point of contact for the outside media and other DoD and government agencies' Public Affairs and Congressional Offices. The CSC travels as part of the Perry Center team to WJPC events or activities in CONUS and abroad.

The CSC advises the Associate Director for Outreach and Communications, the Chief of Staff, and the Director on all current strategic communications program initiatives and objectives designed to meet the goals established in the Perry Center's strategic plan. Participates in Department of Defense and Inter-Agency conferences concerning long-range planning efforts and strategic communications matters. The CSC collaborates with senior leadership to ensure the organization's strategic and business goals are linked to current performance standards and evaluations of key WJPC programs. Analyzes conflicting views and seeks resolution by presenting sound recommendations, giving equal consideration to various points of view. Incumbent serves as the responsible party, consultant, and advisor for any issues or implications resulting from any strategic communications effort that could impact the organization. As the authority, the incumbent reviews changes to federal PAO/communications policy, procedures, schedules, and other related information, provides input and makes recommendations on behalf of WJPC through appropriate channels for consideration and/or adoption.

CSC provides continual analysis concerning ongoing initiatives to identify areas for improvement and makes recommendations for adjustment in both short- and long-range communications planning and programs. Incumbent advises senior leaders on metrics development, feedback process management, customer focus, and strategic performance indicators. Incumbent works to develop new ways of gathering meaningful input to develop more effective communications strategies and improve understanding of the agency's mission, activities, available products, services, achievements, and accomplishments. Facilitates those processes and assists the Associate Director of Outreach and Communications, the Chief of Staff, and the Director in evaluating the results of that feedback related to Perry Center operations and develops a plan to change, improve, or enhance current efforts. The CSC is also sensitive to balancing security concerns with what information should and should not be publicly available.

The CSC leads and/or participates in executive leadership teams and ad hoc committees or coordinates with other organizations providing public affairs and media program support to conceive, design, and implement communications campaigns, strategic communications programs, publications, and other media activities. Orchestrates or performs communications activities in English and Spanish to include but are not limited to speeches, briefings, and presentations delivered by the Director to wide and varied audiences, but also written material, publications, brochures, and electronic information in various forums or social media platforms. As the leader of public information dissemination for the Perry Center, responds to information inquiries from stakeholders, foreign governments, or the general public, routing questions to appropriate staff and ensuring suitable responses are provided according to the requestor in a timely manner. As required, prepare and deliver lectures in Spanish and/or English for Perry Center programs in strategic communications and media relations. Instruction and assistance contribute to the student's capacity to contribute to the defense and security sectors. Coordinates pre-publication security review of material with appropriate authorities as well as the development of internal strategic communication products. This role includes supervising a Public Affairs Specialist to create graphics and multimedia products and designing, developing, and promulgating quality products to be incorporated into the agency website and utilized in other initiatives, publications, or advertising campaigns.

Performs other duties as assigned.

As a Division Director Section 8 Financial Management Center, you will:

• Directs a staff of financial analysts, program analyst, program assistants and contractor staff with knowledge of the Section 8 program financial management activities. The staff reviews for approval all financial documents related to rental assistance payments to owners, managers, and contract administrators.
• Resolves sensitive issues by interpreting and applying new and existing policy and procedural instructions issues by Headquarters and/or Hub Field offices for staff, owners, managers, and contract administrators.
• Maintains contacts with Headquarters staff, Hub Field Office Directors, Store Fronts, and other Center Directors to ensure communication and to resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Ensures the creation of problem-solving partnerships by identifying and developing a network of relationships with public interest groups, State and local officials, resident organizations, and representatives of the private sector, such as non-profit organizations and foundations.

As a Division Director Section 8 Financial Management Center, you will:

• Directs a staff of financial analysts, program analyst, program assistants and contractor staff with knowledge of the Section 8 program financial management activities. The staff reviews for approval all financial documents related to rental assistance payments to owners, managers, and contract administrators.
• Resolves sensitive issues by interpreting and applying new and existing policy and procedural instructions issues by Headquarters and/or Hub Field offices for staff, owners, managers, and contract administrators.
• Maintains contacts with Headquarters staff, Hub Field Office Directors, Store Fronts, and other Center Directors to ensure communication and to resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Ensures the creation of problem-solving partnerships by identifying and developing a network of relationships with public interest groups, State and local officials, resident organizations, and representatives of the private sector, such as non-profit organizations and foundations.

As a Deputy Assistant Director for Enforcement, you will:

• Assist the Assistant Director of Enforcement (ADE) in overall management and supervision of the Enforcement division.
• Assist with the direction of staff responsible for conducting enforcement investigations.
• Serve as expert technical authority on sanctions violations and enforcement matters and provide inputs and clearance on agency documents.
• Engage with the public, private sector representatives, and government officials.
• Develop divisional and agency-wide policies, procedures, and strategies.

Major duties include but are not limited to:

- Act as the Director's principal advisor regarding policy and program matters pertaining to enforcement activities undertaken according to Title I of ERISA In so doing, provides leadership and direction in the formulation, development, and execution of the functional responsibilities of the Office of Enforcement; the establishment of Agency objectives; in the evaluation of achievements and corrections of inadequacies in the Agency's enforcement program; in the review and recommendation of plans and programs designed to ensure the enforcement of ERISA mandates; and in the establishment and maintenance of inter- and intra-agency liaison.

- Lead efforts in the development of national policies and strategies to achieve ERISA's goal of protecting the interest of employee benefit plan participants and their beneficiaries; collaborates with the National Office Directors and Regional Directors in the development of major EBSA policies and goals by reference to, among other things, guidance from various components within the National Office as well as field resources, capabilities, and the scrutiny and examination of operating potentials.

- Provide executive level management and review of four major OE program components (i.e. Division of Financial Investigations; Division of Health Investigations, Division of Criminal Investigations, and Division of Field Operations and Support); works closely with all four Office of Enforcement division chiefs and other subordinate managers and technical experts to ensure effective implementation of EBSA enforcement policies, maximum efficiency and productivity; implementation of effective working procedures; and coordination and collaboration with Regional Offices, National office components, and other DOL/Federal agencies, and various professional organizations.

- Represent EBSA in meetings with employee benefit plan administrators, fiduciaries, attorneys, representatives of plan sponsors, the media, and other interest parties; convey the Department's findings and conclusions with regard to enforcement activities and enter into agreements where violations of ERISA are voluntarily corrected; meets with other agencies, industry groups, and other special interest groups to present EBSA's enforcement policies and priorities and enhances the understanding of other government agencies and the public of ERISA and their responsibilities under the law.

- Responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of a large and complex staff in professional, technical, clerical, and administrative work to carry out the mission of the organization. This also requires managing work through subordinate supervisor(s) or lead(s). Directly supervises professional, technical, clerical, and/or administrative work. Also determines whether the contractor performed work meets standards of adequacy.

- Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates; makes assignments based on capability and expertise; evaluates the subordinate supervisors' performance and the performance of those employees reporting directly to him/her; gives advice or instruction to subordinates on work and administrative matters.

- Interview candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or assignment for positions; makes or approves selections for subordinate non-supervisory positions; hears or resolves group grievances or serious complaints from employees; and effects disciplinary measures. Responsible for ensuring all personnel management actions are in accordance with merit principles and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program guidance.

- Responsible for long term programming and annual budgeting submissions and ensures program accomplishments are within budget allocations. Makes recommendations for budget adjustments.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Oversees attorneys providing legal advice and assistance to proposing and deciding officials on discipline, non-discipline, or other corrective actions arising from administrative investigations.
• Manages the work of litigating attorneys representing the FDIC and practicing before administrative and judicial forums, including the Merit Systems Protection Board. Oversees the work performed by those attorneys, including litigation briefs, memoranda of law, pre-trial discovery, analysis of evidence and other legal activities and documents related to sensitive litigation issues, including those involving questions of first impression and with conflicting precedent that require extensive research, analysis and/or ingenuity to resolve.
• Represents the FDIC in litigation efforts and/or provides oversight, review, and strategic direction for the negotiation of the highly complex agreements and settlements. Tracks, researches, and monitors decisions to ensure consistent application of adverse activity and highlights anomalies for additional review.
• Advises and briefs the OPC leadership and the FDIC Board of Directors on highly complex and sensitive personnel, disciplinary, and litigation cases. Conducts presentations, briefings, case updates, and/or reports to leadership and/or the Board of Directors. Maintains lines of communication between the Office of General Counsel, Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the OPC.
• Collaborates on the development and implementation of OPC disciplinary, non-disciplinary, and litigation policies and procedures. Partners with other managers and executives in the OPC to ensure alignment of functions to guidance.
• Participates in special assignments and efforts, including review of decisions, recommendations, internal policy, internal standard operating procedures, correspondence, and other work products, which result in the production and delivery of work products and services to the organizations.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management authority directly or indirectly through subordinate senior managers to include: planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, provides and/or arranges for needed developmental training. Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/ disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc. Ensures that programs are administered effectively and in accordance with broadly stated objectives and priorities.
• Develops and communicates strategic plans and supports OPC mission, vision goals and objectives. Negotiates resources for continuous improvement of processes and programs. Identifies resources required the section, including advocating for staffing requirements and/or sourcing detail assistance from other divisions/offices. Justifies, executes, and tracks section budget activities; reviews and requests budget modifications in conjunction with the Deputy Director.
• Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of diverse teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, assessing/monitoring employee performance, and promoting inclusion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Deputy Chief of the Litigation Unit is primarily responsible for directing, and supervising the Unit's attorneys, and two Assistant Deputy Chiefs. The Deputy Chief for Litigation also works with the supervisory paralegal specialist to coordinate the work of the paralegals, and oversees all of the litigation functions of the Section, including:

• Assignment and monitoring of workloads;
• Writing annual performance appraisals and other employee relations related matters;
• Coordinating the preparation of weekly and other periodic reports regarding the Unit's significant cases;
• Supervision of the Unit's statistical reporting to the Criminal Division and Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF);
• Ensuring that the Department's litigation-related policies and practices are adhered to by the Unit's attorneys;
• Coordinating the professional development, training, and mentoring of the Unit's attorneys;
• Coordinating and interacting with management from federal and international law enforcement agencies with whom Litigation Unit attorneys work;
• Representing the Section at international coordination meetings and at national and international narcotics-related conferences and training seminars; and
• Serving as the Section's liaison to the OCDETF at its periodic Regional and National conferences.

This position is in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General (AAG) for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. The incumbent serves as Director of Litigation reporting directly to a Deputy Assistant Attorney General. The incumbent provides executive leadership over, and exercises assigned authority for, the planning, direction, timely execution, and evaluation of ATR's Litigation Program. The incumbent also oversees and manages civil and criminal litigation strategies and tactics across the Division's cases.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for executive oversight and management of all matters concerning possible violations of antitrust law of major economic significance. Recommends and provides advice regarding investigative plans for civil and criminal matters that should be pursued.
• Oversees and manages civil and criminal trial and/or hearing strategies with legal staffs and, if necessary, must be prepared to take over any civil or criminal litigation matters in the courtroom and to independently handle arguments of major issues or negotiations with defense counsel. Utilizes extensive expertise to provide subject matter training and guidance to Division managers, attorneys, paralegals, and other staff on civil and criminal litigation principles and procedures.
• Leads oversight of strategic planning for the implementation of short- and long-term goals and objectives, while independently assessing the feasibility, balance, and support for these objectives. Identifies potential problems and devises various contingency plans to address the problems. Develops organizational plans to provide an operation capable of meeting changing requirements and recommends reorganization as the need becomes evident. Oversees execution of the strategic plan and ensures progress toward identified goals, objectives, and targets.
• Serves as advisor on both civil and criminal litigation to the DAAG, Litigation, Assistant Attorney General (AAG), Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General (PDAAG), DAAGs, and Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs, and staff in the Division's litigating sections and offices.
• In partnership with the civil and criminal enforcement programs, reviews the preparation of memoranda outlining the factual and legal issues involved in civil and criminal matters and the collection of evidence; oversees the selection and examination of witnesses, the preparation of briefs, motions, and other required legal documents for civil and criminal matters; and allocates the litigative resources that will be required for assigned civil and criminal matters and how they are to be utilized.
• Exercises personnel management responsibilities, which includes technically and administratively supervising and evaluating the work of the Litigation Program through subordinate supervisors, including any deputy directors, Senior Litigation Counsel, and other subordinate staff and making recommendations for promotion, employment and separation.

The Director of Engagement leads the five-person Community and Alumni Affairs (CAA) Section. The Community and Alumni Affairs section conducts participant recruitment and registration, manages alumni relations, manages the alumni database, prepares and compiles course evaluations, and conducts key stakeholder outreach for the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. He/She works closely with the ACSS alumni to create and catalyze alumni chapters and communities of interest as dynamic vehicles for ongoing professional education, peer-to-peer engagements, and security sector governance norms reinforcement. He/She serves as a member of the Leadership Team of the Africa Center for Strategic Studies and as such represents and interfaces with members of the diplomatic community, colleagues and students at the National Defense University, and other key stakeholders in the U.S. Government and elsewhere.

• The incumbent supervises the CAA team to recruit and manage participants for all academic and outreach programs, maintain participant and alumni databases, sustain alumni relationships, support alumni community chapters, and build networks with US Embassies and US government stakeholders necessary to manage the Africa Center's participant affairs. Develops internal operating procedures, checklists, milestones, and metrics for the CAA section to effectively plan and coordinate across Africa Center sections to execute program requirements. Works closely with faculty to develop recruiting strategies and profiles to promote diverse, engaged participants who are, or will be, leaders in African security sector institutions. Oversees the development and implementation of alumni and outreach programs. Manages the CAA section to accomplish all assigned tasks in support of the Africa Center's mission and vision.
• He/She develops and executes engagement strategies to interact (both virtually and in person) with alumni, partners, and stakeholders. This includes designing and executing events and engagements for alumni and key stakeholder audiences such as the African diplomatic community in Washington, D.C., U.S. government interagency and congressional colleagues working on Africa, and the National Defense University community. He/She will leverage the ACSS alumni network to create and enhance alumni chapters and communities of interest to be force multipliers in strengthening security sector institutions on the continent.
• He/She provides guidance and direction for conducting program evaluations to include the evaluation content and questions, compilation of responses, and analysis of responses. He/she contributes to strategic planning and assessing ACSS mission impact through timely analysis and reports on enrollment, participation trends, and changes in stakeholder interests and priorities. Proposes and develops innovative approaches and tools to enhance engagement, recruitment of participants, and sustainment of relationships.
• He/She is a member of the Leadership Team for the Africa Center. He/she represents the Africa Center at external events as requested by the Director. He/She may moderate sessions and serve as a subject matter expert speaker or panelist during Africa Center programs, and may serve as a facilitator for small group discussions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) supports the Commission and staff of the SEC in all aspects of information technology. The office has overall management responsibility for the Commission's IT program including application development, infrastructure operations and engineering, user support, IT program management, capital planning, security, and enterprise architecture. OIT also maintains a very active website that contains a wealth of information about the Commission and the securities industry, and also hosts the Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) database for free public access.

Typical duties include:

• Strategically leading, implementing, monitoring, reporting and continuously improving the SEC's Information Security Program.
• Continuously evaluating and making recommendations to Agency management regarding the adequacy of the Agency's IT general and security controls for the Agency's technology systems.
• Establishing security and privacy related policies and processes for the internal IT management functions needed to effectively coordinate the large portfolio of activities and services in the SEC.
• Identifying, assessing and prioritizing IT risks to Agency data and systems.
• Ensuring the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) programs and initiatives are strategically aligned and communicated throughout the agency.
• Overseeing the Commission's Security Operations Center to ensure compliance with best practices and keep pace with emergent cyber security threats.
• Conducting and supporting regular internal and external security assessments, table top exercises, penetration tests, and playbook development to proactively test the effectiveness of the SEC's IT Security Program.
• Preparing an annual budget report on for the SEC's cyber-security program, to be included in the Commission's budget submission to Congress, describing the progress in achieving mission goals to ensure the protection of Commission information and IT systems.
• Recommending modifications and solutions for reducing IT security risks and develops strategies for responding to future IT security challenges.

As a Supervisory Criminal Investigator/Assistant Director, you will perform the following duties:

• Assists the Deputy Director and Director in developing guidelines, procedures, and formulating plans and policies for use by personnel
• Establishes and maintains liaison contacts in all areas of the law enforcement community
• Recommends and initiates improvements to enhance the efficiency and productivity of investigative staff
• Directs and manages all administrative enforcement activities
• Supervises criminal investigators and other staff who perform Investigative Programs related functions