Senior Advisor - Personal Services Contractor
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) is recruiting a Senior Advisor for its Banking & Financial Services Team under a Personal Services Contract. This full-time, US-based position requires significant international travel (approximately 25-30%) to support countries strengthening their financial systems. The role is open until April 30, 2026.
Scope of Position
The Senior Advisor will provide comprehensive support throughout the program lifecycle, including project assessments, design, monitoring, evaluation, and oversight of projects focused on financial inclusion, banking supervision, deposit insurance, payment systems modernization, and financial stability. Responsibilities also include limited technical assistance to counterparts, new business development, and internal functions such as budget exercises and knowledge management. The advisor will work in developing and transitional countries worldwide, supporting U.S. Treasury objectives, potentially in elevated threat environments.
Qualifications
Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess strong technical writing, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. Essential technical expertise includes financial sector development, banking/non-banking supervision, problem institution resolution, consumer protection, deposit insurance, credit analysis, financial stability, and payment systems. International experience, particularly in emerging markets and challenging environments, is highly desirable. Preferred qualifications include experience in assessments/evaluations, performance monitoring, administrative/budgetary policies for international technical assistance, foreign assistance projects (e.g., IMF, World Bank), an advanced degree, and foreign language capabilities. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and State Department medical clearance for worldwide travel.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Personal Services Contractor (not civil service)
- Salary: Negotiated, not to exceed Senior Executive Service EX-III hourly equivalent ($80.31 to $99.37 per hour starting rate).
- Response Due: April 30, 2026 (open and continuous until this date).
- Published: November 21, 2025
How to Apply
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume via email to recruitment@ota.treas.gov. The subject line must be: "Solicitation 2032K826R00002 – Banking Senior Advisor – Applicant’s Last Name, First Name". Failure to follow this format will result in the application being deemed non-responsive. No phone calls or hand deliveries.