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The employee serves as a speechwriter in the Communications Branch within the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications (OCAC). The employee is responsible for working with the Director of External Relations and OCAC leadership to develop and implement communications plans, programs, and procedures for external audiences and stakeholders, including written and public speaking materials for the Director of FHFA, such as speeches, talking points, and op-eds.
Learn more about this agency02/18/2020 to 02/24/2020
$96,835 - $164,620 per year
EL 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
12
No
No
OD-20-05
559877300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
All U.S. Citizens and Competitive Status candidates.
The incumbent works in the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communication and supports the Director of External Relations by developing and implementing a wide range of communications strategies that impact the Agency and its regulated entities.
Identifies and meets communication needs by developing materials that inform appropriate internal and public audiences of the Agency's policies, programs, services, and activities. Plans, executes, and evaluates the effectiveness of information and communication programs in furthering Agency goals.
Conducts research for, writes, and edits speeches, congressional testimony and correspondence, Agency reports, press releases, editorials, talking points, fact sheets, and memoranda.
Reviews and edits speeches, briefings, and presentations written by and for FHFA leaders to ensure synchronization of message.
Develops written documents for internal and external audiences using the incumbent's ability to conduct independent research, collaborate with Agency subject matter experts (SMEs), explain the technical details of Agency policies to the general public, and master the Director's communication style and vision for our housing finance system.
Researches and stays abreast of topics necessary to perform the job, including, but not limited to, housing finance reform, pending legislation, and major issues affecting Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks.
Assists in designing and implementing the Agency's communications programs to develop and disseminate informational materials to the public, external stakeholder groups, and Agency employees.
Collaborates with OCAC leadership to inform the broad spectrum of individuals and groups affected by Agency programs of their benefits, services, and requirements. Anticipates the reaction of external audiences to proposed policies and implements and evaluates communication strategies accordingly.
Contributes written content for internal publications and new and emerging communication vehicles to ensure that key messages are available to staff and the general public.
Serves as a clearing house for the dissemination of all written material from FHFA staff to the public. Reviews and edits for clarity, style, and consistency of message correspondence with members of Congress, Federal and non-federal government officials, the Office of Management and Budget, and members from private-sector entities, including the Agency's regulated entities.
Uses a variety of communication methods to inform Agency staff and the public about a wide variety of Agency programs, policies, and services of interest.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
FHFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 years of age or over), genetic information, parental status, marital status, prior protected EEO activity, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
FHFA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would pose an undue hardship on the Agency. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify FHFA at (202) 649-3963. The Agency's decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Ethics: FHFA employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions. In addition, certain FHFA employees are prohibited from accepting compensation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a two-year period after terminating employment with FHFA. Furthermore, to avoid financial conflicts-of interest or the appearance of conflicts-of-interest, FHFA employees may need to divest or sell certain assets they, their spouse, or minor children own or control, including securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks. Employees who work on Federal Home Loan Bank issues may need to sell or divest financial interests with any of the Federal Home Loan Bank members, which may include stock in bank holding companies, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at (202) 649-3088.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants will be rated on the following competencies for this announcement:
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. If applying under status, it is strongly recommended that an SF 50 be submitted showing highest grade held on a permanent basis in the competitive service.
3. Other supporting documents:
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/24/2020 to receive consideration.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Janice Obeido at janice.obeido@fhfa.gov or (202) 649-3742 to obtain an alternative application.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your materials to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in his/her resume and the completed Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants deemed best-qualified may be contacted for an interview. We anticipate making a final job offer for this position within 45 days after the deadline for applications. All candidates will be notified of the final disposition.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/559877300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Federal Housing Finance Agency's mission is to ensure that the housing Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) operate in a safe and sound manner so that they serve as a reliable source of liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is hiring a writer/editor to write speeches, op-eds, talking points, congressional testimony, reports, etc. for the Director and the Agency. FHFA is the independent financial regulator of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks. The position requires a strong writer, an independent thinker, and an intellectually curious self-starter with demonstrated experience learning about complex, consequential topics and translating them into plain English for a wide variety of audiences. Candidates must share the Director's vision for our housing finance system and have experience working directly with, or writing for, elected/appointed public officeholders or senior private-sector executives.
