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Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference? At the Federal Housing Finance Agency, we know that every member of the team contributes to success! That's just one of the reasons that FHFA is one of the best places in the Federal government to work. You'll have the opportunity to use your current skills, and gain new ones, while helping to make the housing markets work for millions of Americans and their families.
To learn more about us visit FHFA.gov
11/29/2023 to 09/30/2024
$70,549 - $227,433 per year
The salary range reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries for this position. The actual salary range will be based on your grade level.
EL 9 - 14
Few vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Multiple Appointment Types - Appointment type vary depending on position (Term, Temp, Permanent, etc.)
Full-time
Competitive
14 - Promotion potential will be based on the position to which appointed.
No
No
Yes - The union that represents employees in these positions is the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) Chapter 343.
DER-24-05-Open Continuous
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By applying to this announcement, your application will be placed into a pool for evaluation and referral to selecting officials until September 30, 2024. Submission of your application is voluntary and does not guarantee selection or employment. You will not receive regular updates regarding your application. If you are referred to a hiring manager for consideration, you may or may not be contacted.
This is an open continuous vacancy announcement and applications will be referred when vacancies occur until September 30, 2024. This announcement is intended as a mechanism of providing consideration for the greatest number of potential candidates. Candidates with a complete application will be considered for all vacancies that match your desired geographic location, skills and or job preferences. Positions may be filled at ANY of the grade levels indicated in this announcement, with or without promotion potential as vacancies occur. Applicants should specify the lowest grade (EL-level) that they will accept.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency will accept applications for positions in a variety of examination areas, which may include capital markets, credit risk, governance, IT/Cybersecurity, market risk, modeling, operational risk, and training.
Capital Markets: Risk management; monitors emerging risks, industry trends and macroeconomic market conditions to inform risk assessments and adjust supervisory strategies.
Credit Risks: Risk management; single family and multi-family credit risk; counterparty credit risks associated with bank and nonbank sellers and servicers of mortgages, mortgage insurers, and other key business partners; and Private Mortgage Insurance Eligibility Requirements (PMIERs).
Governance: Risk management processes; enterprise-wide risk management; compliance; board and senior management oversight; risk appetite framework; governance and organizational structure; internal controls; internal audit; risk reporting and standards.
IT/Cybersecurity: Risk management; information technology (IT); data management; fraud risk management; business continuity planning; operational risk aspects of counterparty risk management, vendor risk management, and cyber risk management.
Market Risks: Risk management; market, interest, and liquidity risk; balance sheets and other financial statements; and call report schedules.
Modeling: Develop Enterprise model risk data reporting schedules; performs off-site data review and analysis of model risk and may participate in Enterprise examination activities in their assigned risk areas; and planning, organizing, and completing supervisory work of the GSEs' model risk.
Operational Risks: Risk management; information technology (IT); data management; fraud risk management; business continuity planning; operational risk aspects of counterparty risk management, vendor risk management, and cyber risk management.
Training: Identifying examiner training needs; designing, developing, and executing instruction; and administering training programs.
Some positions have an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
You can update your application at any point during the open period. Please be mindful that updating your application may move it into a different cut-off period.
An Overview of FHFA's Benefits for Fiscal Year 2023 provides a summary of benefits for the current fiscal year.
These positions may require the completion of a financial disclosure report.
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. The Agency's decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THIS POSTING ARE VOLUNTARY AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE SELECTION OR EMPLOYMENT.
This announcement is opened until September 30, 2024. Hiring Officials will receive a list of qualified candidates every 30 calendar-days until all vacancies are filled, or the announcement closes. Applicants are encouraged to apply early in order to maximize their employment opportunities. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be December 28, 2023, with subsequent cut-off dates on 01/29/24, 02/29/24, 03/29/24, 04/29/24, 05/29/24, 06/28/24, 07/29/24, 08/29/24. Eligible applications received after 08/29/24 will be referred after the close of the announcement. Final application disposition will be completed once the position has been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period.
Cut-off dates and the closing date of this announcement may be adjusted as needed, and any updates will be reflected on this announcement.
Positions are 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 the vacancy, will be given priority consideration over non-preference candidates.
We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. Please click here for a preview of the questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12224548
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.
FHFA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents:
1. Your Resume: If you have not written a federal resume before, you may want to watch this Resume Writing Tutorial video on the USAJOBS YouTube channel, or read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQ on the USAJOBS Help Site to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements.
5. Other supporting documents:
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 09/30/2024 to receive consideration.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). Once logged in, there you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. 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 Devin Hinkle at devin.hinkle@fhfa.gov or (202) 649-3777 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 45-60 days after the deadline for applications. All candidates will be notified of the final disposition.
***There may be vacancies available in several different areas and occupations within FHFA.
FHFA may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for FHFA to share your application with others in FHFA for similar positions.
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/763014700. 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 regulated entities 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.
FHFA's work environment fosters a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees are valued. We recognize the commitment of our workforce and model behaviors that demonstrate the Agency's values of Fairness, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. Come join FHFA and help in achieving our mission!
To learn more about us visit FHFA.gov
