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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is seeking energetic, highly-motivated students to fill several summer internship positions.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is a small, dynamic, fast-paced federal agency whose work has far-reaching impact. If selected, you will be part of an integrated team playing a key role in the current and future U.S. housing market.
02/13/2023 to 02/24/2023
$38,649 - $53,142 per year
EL 4
many vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Internships
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
FHFA-23-01-PATH-599
703657600
All U.S. citizens who are accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, 1 year certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis ; have at least a cumulative 2.5 out of 4.0 grade point average; and are in good academic standing.
This is not a remote position. All those selected will be expected to report to their duty station per the telework agreement (typically from 1 to 3 days per week).
FHFA is dedicated to hiring a diverse and capable workforce. We are looking for interns pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics, Financial Management, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Statistics, or Mathematics.
This is a temporary appointment intended for the summer session not to exceed a 90 day appointment, but may be extended without further competition. Salary will be based on educational level.
Trainees will be involved in a variety of entry-level assignments designed to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities in the Federal Government.
FHFA has internship positions available throughout the agency. Trainees will be responsible for carrying out technical assignments for the mission offices within FHFA. Assignments may include the following: assist in basic research; qualitative and quantitative research; development of statistical and/or financial tables and graphic displays; data collection and analyses, etc. Trainees may also assist in preparing briefing papers, and/or position papers; assist in conducting financial research and presenting their findings, assist in the preparation of management reports, assist in the preparation of risk assessments, track and document changes, and/or collect and analyze data.
There are 3 summer intern announcements for FHFA, based on area of study. Please ONLY apply to the one that best fits your education. The announcements are as follows:
1. FHFA-23-01-PATH-599: Exam/Finance : Economics/Finance/Accounting/Business; You are applying to this announcement
2. FHFA-23-02-PATH-399: Program Support: Public administration, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science,
Communications, HR, etc.
3. FHFA-23-03-PATH-999: Pre-law, Law
This is a temporary appointment intended for the summer session not to exceed August 31, 2023, but may be extended without further competition. Salary will be based on educational level.
Education is the only thing that will qualify you for these positions. You must have completed 2 years of post-high school education or Associate's degree by the beginning of your summer internship, and must attending school in the fall.
If you are graduating in the Spring, in order to be eligible, you must submit proof that you will be attending school in the Fall.
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 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. 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To preview the announcement questionnaire/minimum qualifications: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11800507
You will receive an email confirming that you have applied to the position. This notification does not imply that you have submitted all the necessary documentation for this announcement, so read the announcement carefully. Once your position is reviewed, it will be forwarded to the hiring division if you are qualified. If you don't meet qualifications, you will be informed by email and your application will not be considered further. All qualified candidates will be informed by email when the position has been filled.
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.
All applicants are required to submit the following documents to receive consideration:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
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 02/24/2023 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.
Interviews are at the discretion of the managers. If you are selected for a position you will receive an e-mail or phone call between March and April, with a tentative offer.
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/703657600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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