EXTRAS FROM THE MAG - Treasuring Veterans

Treasuring Veterans
Treasury Department banks on military talent.

With its mission of ensuring the safety, soundness and security of the U.S. and international financial systems, it makes sense for Department of the Treasury to look to the nation’s exiting military veterans for talent. treasuring-veterans219x292

“Many skills obtained in the military are transferable into skills needed in government careers found in the Treasury,” said Tia Daems, a former Air Force staff sergeant who now works as an IT specialist for the Treasury. “There are many opportunities within the Treasury that allow increased learning and career growth. Prior to separating from the military, ensure your security clearance is current – this will make you more attractive and open up more career possibilities. Most importantly, be sure to identify yourself as a veteran during the application process.”

The Treasury Department has a wide variety of occupations available to veterans. Some fields that may interest veterans include analysts, investigators, auditors, special agents and many more.

Meet the Treasury
So you think you know what the Treasury Department does? You might be surprised.

The Treasury Department is responsible for advising the president on economic and financial issues, encouraging sustainable economic growth and fostering improved governance in financial institutions. The department operates and maintains systems that are critical to the nation’s financial infrastructure, such as the production of coin and currency, the disbursement of payments to the American public, revenue collection, and the borrowing of funds necessary to run the federal government.

The Treasury Department also performs a critical and far-reaching role in enhancing national security by implementing economic sanctions against foreign threats to the U.S., identifying and targeting the financial support networks of national security threats, and improving the safeguards of our financial systems.

Veteran Friendly Agency
Ryan M. Swann served as an aviation logistics non-commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps before landing a job at the Treasury Department as a business intelligence team leader. Three and a half years later, the former sergeant couldn’t be happier with his career choice.

“I chose Treasury because it was, and still is, an exciting challenge,” Swann said. “I am able to actively participate in developing what Government 2.0 looks like for Treasury and it is being used as a model for other agencies. I chose Treasury because the work we do is cutting edge for the government space.”

Swann said the department has a number of programs that support veterans, including internships, hiring initiatives and veterans appreciation events.

Word to the Wise
Swann advised military transitioners to document their military experience so they can translate it to the civilian workplace.

“Oftentimes veterans leave military service without a clear understanding of how their experience in the military translates to civilian experience,” he said. “It is imperative that you bridge this gap prior to leaving the military. I would encourage you to document as much of your experience in the military as possible, because it will help you understand what you qualify for later.”

Current Job Opportunities
Here are just a few civilian jobs well-suited for veterans. For a full list of openings, visit www.ustreas.gov.

• Analysts

• Investigators

• Auditors

• Special Agents

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Bureau Breakdown
The Department of the Treasury is organized into two major components. The departmental offices are primarily responsible for the formulation of policy and management of the department, while the operating bureaus carry out the specific operations. The operating bureaus, which make up 98 percent of the Treasury work force, include:

• The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)

• Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

• Bureau of the Public Debt

• Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Fund

• Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

• Financial Management Service (FMS)

• Inspector General

• Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

• Office of Thrift Supervision

• U.S. Mint