Senior Financial Analyst, CG-1160-13/14

About the role

This position is located in the Division of Insurance and Research, Headquarters of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support of the Corporation's efforts to identify, monitor and address existing and emerging aggregate risks to the Corporation's Deposit Insurance Fund.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

What you will do

• Provides analytical support for the design and development of complex financial information systems, assisting in the definition of system objectives, and providing detailed specifications for the data requirements and statistical analysis of financial data.
• Provides guidance to the Division and the FDIC regarding financial information gathering, identifying additional public and private sector sources of data that will enhance analyses and studies of FDIC issues.
• Works independently with staff and management and other FDIC business units to define user requirements related to financial systems and their implications for the banking industry.
• Compile and supply information for incorporation into studies, policy decisions, and testimony.
• Orally presents analytical results to the management and professional staff of the Division, the FDIC and other organizations with an interest in these topics.
• Represents the Division in meetings and participates in joint initiatives with other FDIC Offices and Divisions, and with outside groups, including other regulatory agencies and the public.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Registration with the Selective Service System.
• Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.
• Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.
• Conditions of Employment and Security Process | FDIC.gov

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility, your experience, education, and training will be rated using accomplishment statements based on the competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.

Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. OEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume and written responses to the accomplishment statements. OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).

The assessment includes a cut-off score based on the minimum level of required proficiency for the identified competencies.

You must meet or exceed the cut-off score to receive consideration.

You will not receive consideration for the position if you score below the cut-off score or fail to complete the assessments. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed using the following competencies: Critical Thinking Interpersonal Relationships Planning and Organizing Oral/Non-Written Communication Financial Analysis Data Collection & Interpretation Business Technology You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Documents you must provide

• duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS: If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.
• You must submit documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' eligibility.
• SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability.
• The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history, or need for accommodation, however; the letter MUST clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority and that your eligibility is based on a severe physical disability; an intellectual disability; or a psychiatric disability.
• THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a).
• Licensed medical professionals; or (b).
• State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c).
• Any Government agency (e.g., VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefits.
• THE DOCUMENTATION MUST INCLUDE: a statement that you are eligible based on one of the following: severe physical disability, an intellectual disability, or a psychiatric disability.
• To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters, click here, and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here.
• Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
• INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of a fully successful performance rating and documentation of the separation or removal (RIF Notice or SF-50).
• For more information, click here.
• CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLES WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS: A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34).
• If reinstatement eligible, include your Career/Career conditional SF-50.
• To be considered as a non-competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
• NONCOMPETITIVE CONVERSION ELIGIBLES UNDER A PATHWAYS PROGRAM: If you are applying under this noncompetitive conversion authority, you must provide proof of program completion.
• A letter from your current agency certifying completion is acceptable documentation.
• FDIC EMPLOYEES: If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50.
• The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.

Benefits

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. To find out more, click here.

What to expect next

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An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's Human Resources Staffing Policy and Accountability team at *** For more information go to FDIC Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act.

Additional information

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.