Chief, Applied Technology Section, CM-0301-00 Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 2026-CM-0052 Department Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Salary $183,754.00 to $277,500.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/30/2026 Close Date 4/3/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision, Operations Branch, Applied Technology Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $277,500.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current FDIC permanent employees with competitive status eligibility.

Duties

  • Serves as advisor to the Deputy Director, Operations Branch and other senior management of the Division on substantive matters pertaining to Applied Technology Section’s program responsibilities.
  • Ensures that Division-wide automated systems are appropriately maintained in accordance with Corporate and Division policies and procedures. Coordinates with Division management; policy officials throughout the FDIC, and users. Consults with senior officials of other Federal regulatory agencies and private industry as appropriate.
  • Serves as automation/technology liaison on hardware and software development, and implementation or rollout. Advocates for RMS's technology needs. Reviews planned, and ongoing, automation initiatives from a Corporate and Divisional perspective and makes recommendations to various Corporate Information Technology (IT) committees and councils.
  • Advises the Director and Deputy Director on the Division's IT needs and coordinates with the Chief Information Officer Organization to obtain, monitor, and manage effective and cost-efficient resources for the Division.
  • Develops, coordinates, and maintains IT policies and systems that are designed to support risk management programs for the Division and align with the Division's IT strategy.
  • Supervises and/or participates in research on specialized examination tools, monitoring, and reporting systems. Participates with the Regional Office Management Information Groups, Chief Information Officer Organization (CIOO), and Division of Information Technology (DIT) in the development, implementation, maintenance, and modernization of these specialized systems.
  • Directs the activities of the Section, coordinates with the Division’s regional offices, and other FDIC Divisions and Offices, in carrying out specific responsibilities needed for the effective development and execution of RMS technology programs. Gathers and analyzes information regarding the status of projects and undertakes appropriate actions to maintain progress as needed. Stays informed of the ongoing priorities and initiatives in the Section to keep the Deputy Director, Operations apprised of matters that need immediate attention.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships, and acts as the continuing liaison, with the Regional Office Management Information Groups, Chief Information Officer Organization and Division of Information Technology, counterparts in other organizations of the Corporation, officials of other regulatory agencies, representatives of various financial institutions, and private industry. The incumbent articulates and advocates for the technology needs of the Division and those of the Corporation, including related information security needs of those automation solutions.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management authority. Performs the full range of performance management duties including but not limited to providing input and evaluating each team member’s performance; counseling and career development guidance; feedback on problems and improvements needed; monitoring progress in mastering tasks and work processes; and individual and team training needs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your résumé to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font). If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Employment Conditions

High Risk - Background Investigation (BI) required.

Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the following leadership and technical experiences. These qualifications would typically be gained through serving in roles that require managing projects/teams or guiding the technical work of others.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised).

Leadership Experience 1: Experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector coordinating the work of employees in a work unit, including assigning and evaluating work; setting priorities, timelines, and expectations; and monitoring progress against goals; AND

Leadership Experience 2: Experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector setting performance expectations; assessing employee performance; providing recognition and rewards; providing feedback; addressing performance or conduct issues; and participating in hiring activities; AND

Technical Experience 1: Experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector overseeing and advising on the development, implementation, maintenance, and modernization of specialized and multi-agency systems that support bank supervision and risk management programs; AND

Technical Experience 2: Experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector developing IT strategy and managing effective and cost-efficient resources for a division or organization.

Education

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

Additional information

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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.

If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.

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

This position is a Corporate Manager, CM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15.

This is a recommended minimum Step 9 position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

1. Your resume will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contains sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. 

2. If you are found minimally qualified, a Management Screening Panel (MSP) will review your resume against pre-established benchmarks related to the competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), to determine if you possess the competencies/KSAs and key experiences.

3. Top ranked candidates will be invited to participate in one or more structured panel interviews to further assess technical competencies, confirm organizational fit, and commitment to American ideals.

The competencies/KSAs you will be assessed on are listed below.

  • Advising
  • Direction Setting
  • Financial & Resource Management
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Knowledge of methods to acquire, maintain, and apply technology and systems used for the examination and supervision of banks, including policies, procedures, guidance, laws, and regulations. Maintains an understanding of the technologies applicable to the business of banking and bank supervision.
  • Knowledge of the Corporation’s system development and automation policies, procedures, regulations, and practices.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Corporation’s organization, function, operating programs and objectives, with specific emphasis on strategic technological applications to provide solutions for the business needs of the Division.
  • Knowledge of the design, assembly, and organization of internal databases and information systems to execute assigned projects and to develop, refine, and analyze policies and programs.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data.

Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies/KSAs. Only include experience directly relevant to the position.

Experience must be explicitly stated in the resume as experience not specifically described in the resume cannot be assumed. Resumes that are vague or don't address specific requirements will not receive maximum consideration.


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Required Documents

Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status.  Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application: 

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the 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).

FDIC EMPLOYEES: Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form. The final PDF form is also acceptable. Please note that your form must be printed in landscape orientation for the required signatures to be visible. 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. Multiple SF-50s may be necessary to determine your eligibility. 

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.

To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes:

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the 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).

Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.

To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue.

You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.

Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.

Agency contact information

Engelbert Espiritu
Phone
415-808-8182
Email
eespiritu@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Human Resources, Executive Services
25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square
Suite 908
San Francisco, California 94105
United States

Next steps

The Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal history information unless the hiring agency has made a conditional (tentative) offer of employment to the applicant. 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 HRPolicyTeam@fdic.gov

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Agency contact information

Engelbert Espiritu
Phone
415-808-8182
Email
eespiritu@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Human Resources, Executive Services
25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square
Suite 908
San Francisco, California 94105
United States