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The selectee will serve as a financial analyst in The Office of Financial Analysis, Modeling and Simulations (OFAMS), with all stages of data collection, preparation, and credit risk modeling and simulation. Areas of focus include; credit risk management; single-family mortgage performance analyses; single-family mortgage credit and prepayment risk modeling and simulations.
Learn more about this agency05/11/2020 to 06/22/2020
$96,835 - $164,620 per year
EL 12
2 vacancies 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
13
No
No
DHMG-20-07
567977300
(OFAMS) provides quantitative analytical support for the Agency's development of housing policy; participates in policy projects outlined in the Conservatorship Scorecard; and monitors and reports on historical and projected financial performance and key business and risk metrics of the regulated entities and counterparties to the regulated entities.
The Office of Financial Analysis, Modeling and Simulations (OFAMS) conducts financial analyses and credit risk modeling and simulations to assess the financial strength of the Enterprises and to support Agency's credit policy initiatives. The Single-Family credit modeling team in OFAMS develops and maintains the FHFA Mortgage Analytics Platform (FMAP) to forecast the Enterprise's loan performance and credit losses.
- Conducts research and analysis of financial market conditions, mortgage market conditions, and regulated entity financial performance to provide support for proposed FHFA's mission, policies and regulations
- Compiles and analyzes financial data and risk metrics to assess the condition and performance of the regulated entities
- Monitors, reviews, and evaluates developments occurring within the financial markets or with other financial institutions.
- Validates and reconciles financial and mortgage loan data from the regulated entities and external sources.
- Contributes to presentations of analysis to FHFA management, colleagues, other FHFA offices, and the regulated entities, and provides support to senior financial analysts preparing presentations. Provides analysis and information in support of agency testimony or other publicly released information
- Assists in the development of office strategies and work plans and determining the scope of work activities.
- Works collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the office on projects or working groups.
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).
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 ACCOMODATION:
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.
This position is being filled through Federal Housing Finance Agency's hiring authority granted by the Housing Economic Recovery Act (HERA). All applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Candidates with Veteran's preference, who meet the specialized experience and education requirements for this vacancy, will be given priority consideration over non-preference candidates.
To preview the assessment questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10814745
All of the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references or through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible.
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. 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 06/22/2020 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.
***There are currently two vacancies available. However, should additional vacancies become available within three months from the opening date of this announcement, eligible applicants for this position may be referred for consideration for the additional position(s).
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/567977300. 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 Division of Housing Mission and Goals
The Division of Housing Mission and Goals is responsible for FHFA policy development and analysis, oversight of housing and regulatory policy, oversight of the mission and goals of the Enterprises, and oversight of the affordable housing and community development mission of the FHLBanks. The division's activities also support the Director's responsibilities as a member of the Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board, the financial Stability Oversight Board, and Financial Stability Oversight Council. Work performed in DHMG includes data analyses, market surveillance, systemic risk monitoring, and analysis affecting housing finance and financial markets.
