This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting the key accounts. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. The Territory Account Specialist (TAS) is a self-motivated, business leader that crafts a tailored customer experience based on account and Health Care Provider (HCP) needs. As the primary Point of Contact (PoC) in our customer-centric model, the Territory Account Specialist will engage with customers to identify shared priorities and meet the customer’s needs through problem-solving and making connections to Novartis resources with the goal of improving patient outcomes. The Territory Account Specialist is responsible for providing solutions to their customers by acting as the key orchestrator of Novartis resources and solutions for a variety of customers, including Health Care Providers, Reimbursement Personnel, Practice Administrators, Key Account, and Integrated Delivery Network partners and is accountable for working collaboratively to help ensure customer inquiries are solved by the appropriate Novartis Subject Matter Expert (SME). The Territory Account Specialist is proficient in the following areas: Clinical Selling, Account Selling, Access Navigation, Problem Solving, Team Orchestration / Collaboration, and Omni-Channel Engagement. #LI-Remote About the Role Key Responsibilities: Facilitate clinical dialogue that compels the customer to act on behalf of their patients and engage the entire account to understand any obstacles that exist to provide appropriate solutions to ensure customer needs are met. Identify shared priorities and leverage knowledge and tactics within the full account to develop a strategic territory business plan that drives product demand by meeting the needs of key partners and ultimately their patients to drive outstanding results. Orchestrate in a collaborative manner with territory colleagues, other field-based and home-office personnel teams to proactively address customer needs and provide appropriate access support. Apply expertise and knowledge of the marketplace, applicable competitors, industry, and cross-functional activities/plans to anticipate and efficiently handle business opportunities/challenges. Analyze territory market data and trends to gain insights into the local business environment, drive pull-through and lead virtual and / or live engagements with customers. Lead any required planning meetings with key partners to address more sophisticated customer problems and work collaboratively across functions to ensure customer needs are met. Provide appropriate access support in the moment and collaborate effectively with Patient Specialty Services (PSS) associates to meet customer needs. Understand how to leverage systems and omni-channel/multi-channel options to apply the full suite of Novartis capabilities to personalize and engage with customers in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Essential Requirements:   Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus. 2+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Strong ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally within a matrix environment, can communicate clinical product information, has a validated track-record of consistent high-performance, and proficient in navigating and successfully selling to large accounts and key customer segments. Self-starter with analytic abilities to seek out, prioritize, and apply relevant information to solve problems to meet the needs of key customers, while also demonstrating ethical leadership and ability to champion an environment that promotes ethical behavior and compliance with company policies & laws. This is a remote position that will support key accounts in an assigned region. Candidate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from territory boarder. Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Must have a valid driver’s license. Desirable Requirements: Experience across therapeutic groups, disease states, account management strategy, and new product launches. Broad understanding in patient services, market access, buy and bill, specialty pharmacy, reimbursement and/or medical calling on HCPs with respect to a sophisticated product or reimbursement pathway. Leveling Guidelines:   the position will be filled at level commensurate with experience. Territory Account Specialist: 2+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Senior Territory Account Specialist: 5+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Executive Territory Account Specialist: 10+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Benefits and Rewards:   Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:   https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:   Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Driving is an Essential Function of this Role:   Meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving. COVID-19 Vaccine Policy   (customer-facing roles only): While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to   Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com . Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:   The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: Territory Account Specialist: $102,400 and $153,600/year | Senior Territory Account Specialist: $124,000 and $186,000/year | Executive Territory Account Specialist: $136,800 and $205,200/year;   however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities.   The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. For Field Roles with a Dedicated Training Period: The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study, in eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week. Company will not sponsor visas for this position. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Why Novartis:   Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?   https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network:   Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up:   https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network Benefits and Rewards:   Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:   https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve. Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to   us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com   or call +1(877) 395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

This is a field-based and remote opportunity supporting the key accounts. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. The Territory Account Specialist (TAS) is a self-motivated, business leader that crafts a tailored customer experience based on account and Health Care Provider (HCP) needs. As the primary Point of Contact (PoC) in our customer-centric model, the Territory Account Specialist will engage with customers to identify shared priorities and meet the customer’s needs through problem-solving and making connections to Novartis resources with the goal of improving patient outcomes. The Territory Account Specialist is responsible for providing solutions to their customers by acting as the key orchestrator of Novartis resources and solutions for a variety of customers, including Health Care Providers, Reimbursement Personnel, Practice Administrators, Key Account, and Integrated Delivery Network partners and is accountable for working collaboratively to help ensure customer inquiries are solved by the appropriate Novartis Subject Matter Expert (SME). The Territory Account Specialist is proficient in the following areas: Clinical Selling, Account Selling, Access Navigation, Problem Solving, Team Orchestration / Collaboration, and Omni-Channel Engagement. #LI-Remote About the Role Key Responsibilities: Facilitate clinical dialogue that compels the customer to act on behalf of their patients and engage the entire account to understand any obstacles that exist to provide appropriate solutions to ensure customer needs are met. Identify shared priorities and leverage knowledge and tactics within the full account to develop a strategic territory business plan that drives product demand by meeting the needs of key partners and ultimately their patients to drive outstanding results. Orchestrate in a collaborative manner with territory colleagues, other field-based and home-office personnel teams to proactively address customer needs and provide appropriate access support. Apply expertise and knowledge of the marketplace, applicable competitors, industry, and cross-functional activities/plans to anticipate and efficiently handle business opportunities/challenges. Analyze territory market data and trends to gain insights into the local business environment, drive pull-through and lead virtual and / or live engagements with customers. Lead any required planning meetings with key partners to address more sophisticated customer problems and work collaboratively across functions to ensure customer needs are met. Provide appropriate access support in the moment and collaborate effectively with Patient Specialty Services (PSS) associates to meet customer needs. Understand how to leverage systems and omni-channel/multi-channel options to apply the full suite of Novartis capabilities to personalize and engage with customers in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Essential Requirements:   Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus. 2+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Strong ability to collaborate, work cross-functionally within a matrix environment, can communicate clinical product information, has a validated track-record of consistent high-performance, and proficient in navigating and successfully selling to large accounts and key customer segments. Self-starter with analytic abilities to seek out, prioritize, and apply relevant information to solve problems to meet the needs of key customers, while also demonstrating ethical leadership and ability to champion an environment that promotes ethical behavior and compliance with company policies & laws. This is a remote position that will support key accounts in an assigned region. Candidate must reside within territory, or within a reasonable daily commuting distance of 50 miles from territory boarder. Ability to travel 60-80% over a broad geography is required, with the ability to drive and/or fly within the territory. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Must have a valid driver’s license. Desirable Requirements: Experience across therapeutic groups, disease states, account management strategy, and new product launches. Broad understanding in patient services, market access, buy and bill, specialty pharmacy, reimbursement and/or medical calling on HCPs with respect to a sophisticated product or reimbursement pathway. Leveling Guidelines:   the position will be filled at level commensurate with experience. Territory Account Specialist: 2+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Senior Territory Account Specialist: 5+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Executive Territory Account Specialist: 10+ years’ experience in specialty pharmaceuticals, biotech, or a sales role of similar complexity within the last 5 years. Benefits and Rewards:   Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:   https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:   Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve. Driving is an Essential Function of this Role:   Meaning it is fundamental to the purpose of this job and cannot be eliminated. Because driving is an essential function of the role, you must have a fully valid and unrestricted driver’s license to be qualified for this role. The company provides reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with medical restrictions if an accommodation can be provided without eliminating the essential function of driving. COVID-19 Vaccine Policy   (customer-facing roles only): While Novartis does not require vaccination for COVID-19 or proof of a recent negative test result for COVID-19 at this time, employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere to and comply with customers’ (such as hospitals, physician offices, etc.) credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination. As required by applicable law, Novartis will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for those unable to be vaccinated. This requirement is subject to applicable state and local laws and may not be applicable to employees working in certain jurisdictions. Please send accommodation requests to   Eh.occupationalhealth@novartis.com . Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary:   The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between: Territory Account Specialist: $102,400 and $153,600/year | Senior Territory Account Specialist: $124,000 and $186,000/year | Executive Territory Account Specialist: $136,800 and $205,200/year;   however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period.  Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities.   The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. For Field Roles with a Dedicated Training Period: The individual hired for this role will be required to successfully complete certain initial training, including home study, in eight (8) or fewer hours per day and forty (40) or fewer hours per week. Company will not sponsor visas for this position. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. Why Novartis:   Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?   https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture Join our Novartis Network:   Not the right Novartis role for you? Sign up to our talent community to stay connected and learn about suitable career opportunities as soon as they come up:   https://talentnetwork.novartis.com/network Benefits and Rewards:   Read our handbook to learn about all the ways we’ll help you thrive personally and professionally:   https://www.novartis.com/careers/benefits-rewards EEO Statement: The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers who are focused on building and advancing a culture of inclusion that values and celebrates individual differences, uniqueness, backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the world around us and connects us to the patients, customers and communities we serve. Accessibility & Reasonable Accommodations The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to   us.reasonableaccommodations@novartis.com   or call +1(877) 395-2339 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Help Duties The program will tentatively begin on the following dates: 5/19/2025- 7/25/2025 6/02/2025- 8/08/2025 Law students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commission's work. Intern assignments range from supporting litigation to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with reviews, exams or public outreach. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within headquarters, please read the SEC's website . The SEC Scholars Legal Program will be full-time or part-time during the Summer. Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs. You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week. The following divisions and offices within our Headquarters offices are seeking JD/LL.M. students to volunteer with us during the Summer 2025 program. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of office. You will be given priority consideration of these offices but may be contacted by any of them. SEC.gov | SEC Divisions Homepages Office of Commissioner Crenshaw Office of Commissioner Lizarraga Office of Commissioner Peirce Office of Commissioner Uyeda Division of Corporation Finance (CF) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) Division of Enforcement (ENF) Division of Examinations (EXAMS) Division of Investment Management (IM) Division of Trading and Markets (TM) EDGAR Business Office (EBO) Office of Acquisitions (OA) Office of Administrative Law Judges (OALJ) Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation (OASB) Office of the Chief Accountant (OCA) Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO) Office of Ethics Counsel (OEC) Office of Credit Ratings (OCR) Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) Office of Financial Management (OFM) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) Office of Human Resources (OHR) Office of International Affairs (OIA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Office of Information Technology (OIT) Office of the Investor Advocate (OIAD) Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs (OLIA) Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Office of Municipal Securities (OMS) Office of Public Affairs (OPA) Office of the Secretary (OS) Office of Support Operations (OSO) Strategic Hub for Innovation and Financial Technology (FinHub) Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Regional Offices announcement. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position. Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. This position is not in the collective bargaining unit. WORK SCHEDULES: The SEC Scholars Program will be full-time or part-time. This will be discussed, determined, and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs. Volunteers are eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC's telework policy. The anticipated start dates for this program is May 19, 2025, and June 2, 2025. Relatives of an SEC Employee may not work directly in their chain-of command. AGE REQUIREMENT: You must be at least 16 years of age to apply to this position. Qualifications Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Legal Program: You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a JD or LL.M. at an accredited law school on at least a half-time basis* (as determined by the educational institution); AND You must possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Legal Program. *An applicant who is less than half time enrolled immediately prior to graduating may be considered a student for purposes of this Program. NOTE: STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a law student during your volunteer service. PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application; however, you must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited law school by the selection date . ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date. DEFINITION OF STUDENT: You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be eligible for this program. Education You will be required to provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Documentation may be submitted at the time of application. All materials will be required upon selection. See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information If you would like to learn more about the SEC Scholars Program, please register for one of our upcoming information sessions. Information Session Links: Thursday, December 5, 2024; 4:00 - 5:00 pm (ET) - Register Here Tuesday, December 10, 2024; 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET) - Register Here Wednesday, December 18, 2024; 5:00 - 6:00 pm (ET) - Register Here Monday, December 23, 2024; 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET) - Register Here Under 5.U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits however, transportation subsidy to and from your assigned duty station may be available. Volunteer Service may be extended at the discretion of the agency. Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long-term care insurance. Converting to the Competitive Service : This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov . For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov . Read more Benefits Help Review our benefits Help Required Documents You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these include: Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Cover Letter. Required, Writing Sample: Your legal writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary). Transcript: Transcripts are optional at the time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to provide your most recent transcript from your most recently completed academic term that includes grades to verify eligibility. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Proof of education enrollment: Proof of enrollment is optional at the time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to submit official documentation prior to finalizing your internship offer. Verification of enrollment can be one of the following: A screen shot of the semester class schedule, An official letter/acceptance letter of enrollment , or Listed on the official transcript The enrollment documents should show student's name, academic institution, the degree or certificate program, and enrollment in at least half-time status (as defined by the academic institution). 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Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help Duties The program will tentatively begin on the following dates: 5/19/2025-7/25/2025 6/2/2025-8/8/2025 Law students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commission's work. Intern assignments range from supporting litigation to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with reviews, exams or public outreach. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within the regional offices, please read the SEC's website . The SEC Scholars Legal Program will be full-time or part-time during the Summer. Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees academic course load schedule and division/office needs. You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week. The following divisions and offices within our Regional offices are seeking JD/LL.M. students to volunteer with us during the Summer 2025 program. Atlanta Regional Office (ARO) Boston Regional Office (BRO) Chicago Regional Office (CHRO) Denver Regional Office (DRO) Fort Worth Regional Office (FWRO) Los Angeles Regional Office (LARO) Miami Regional Office (MIRO) New York Regional Office (NYRO) Philadelphia Regional Office (PLRO) San Francisco Regional Office (SFRO) Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Headquarters Offices announcement. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position. Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. This position is not in the collective bargaining unit. WORK SCHEDULES: The SEC Scholars Program will be full-time or part-time. This will be discussed, determined, and agreed upon based on the selectee's academic course load schedule and division/office needs. Volunteers are eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC's telework policy. The anticipated start dates for this program is May 19, 2025 and June 2, 2025. Relatives of an SEC Employee may not work directly in their chain-of command. AGE REQUIREMENT: You must be at least 16 years of age to apply to this position. UNITED STATES CITIZENSHIP: Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. Qualifications Eligibility Requirements: In order to be eligible for this internship under the SEC Scholars Legal Program: You must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a JD or LL.M. at an accredited law school on at least a half-time basis* (as determined by the educational institution); AND You must possess a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent. You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your volunteer service under the SEC Scholars Legal Program. *An applicant who is less than half time enrolled immediately prior to graduating may be considered a student for purposes of this Program. NOTE: STUDENT STATUS: You must maintain status as a law student during your volunteer service. PROOF OF ENROLLMENT: You may provide proof of enrollment at the time of application; however, you must provide proof of enrollment at an accredited law school by the selection date . ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All eligibility requirements must be met by the selection date. DEFINITION OF STUDENT: You must meet the definition of a "student" by the selection date in order to be eligible for this program. Education You will be required toprovide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Documentation may be submitted at the time of application. All materials will be required upon selection. See Required Documents section below. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information If you would like to learn more about the SEC Scholars Program, please register for one of our upcoming information sessions. Information Session Links: Thursday, December 5, 2024; 4:00 - 5:00 pm (ET) - Register Here Tuesday, December 10, 2024; 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET) - Register Here Wednesday, December 18, 2024; 5:00 - 6:00 pm (ET) - Register Here Monday, December 23, 2024; 2:00 - 3:00 pm (ET) - Register Here Under 5.U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not a Federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits however, transportation subsidy to and from your assigned duty station may be available. Volunteer Service may be extended at the discretion of the agency. Selectees for this position are ineligible for health benefits, life insurance, retirement (including the Thrift Savings Plan), and long-term care insurance. Converting to the Competitive Service : This appointment does not confer eligibility to be noncompetitively converted to a term, career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov . For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov . Read more Benefits Help Review our benefits Help Required Documents You must provide a complete Application Package; please read the following requirements carefully. Your name should be included on all documents, these include: Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire (this is built into the online application). Required, Resume: Please provide your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience, education, and the applicable dates with months and years. Cover Letter. Required, Writing Sample: Your legal writing sample should be no longer than 10 pages in length. Ensure your writing sample does not contain any non-public information (you may redact as necessary). Transcript: Transcripts may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to provide your most recent transcript from your most recently completed academic term that includes grades to verify eligibility. Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcripts will be required. Proof of education enrollment: Proof of enrollment may be submitted at time of application. Upon selection, you will be required to submit official documentation prior to finalizing your internship offer. Verification of enrollment can be one of the following: A screen shot of the semester class schedule, An official letter/acceptance letter of enrollment , or Listed on the official transcript The enrollment documents should show student's name, academic institution, the degree or certificate program, and enrollment in at least half-time status (as defined by the academic institution). 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