Director, Division of Finance, EM-0501-00 (Public) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 2026-EM-PJN-0010 Department Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Salary $280,000.00 to $325,000.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/13/2026 Close Date 1/20/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DC


Summary

This position is located in the Division of Finance of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $325,000.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Applicants with status or those eligible under special hiring authorities, should apply under FDIC merit promotion announcement 2026-EM-MP-0011. However, if you desire consideration also under this public non-status announcement, you must apply to both announcements. Status applicants are current permanent Federal employees in the competitive service and former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility.

Duties

  • Provides direction to all accounting and financial operations, reporting, and services for the FDIC in its multi-fund Corporate and receivership capacities.
  • Functions as the Corporate focal point for developing the Corporate Strategic and Annual Performance Plans, workload analysis, and the Corporate budget and cost analysis.
  • Oversees division and office compliance with established goals, objectives, and performance targets through regular performance reporting and analysis.
  • Provides managerial direction to all accounting, tax, and travel policy formulation.
  • Provides managerial direction to all funding, investment, cash management, borrowing, and assessment operations.
  • Provides managerial direction to all payments- and receivables-related corporate financial operations, including coordination/use of U.S. Treasury Payment Verification systems.
  • Formulates and executes upon detailed succession management plans to ensure continuity of operations and effective knowledge transfer.
  • Provides leadership and oversight to the “CFO of the Future” initiative that is designed to foster innovation and process improvement through the exploration and deployment of emerging technologies such as Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML).
  • Directs and motivates a staff of subordinate executives. Provides input into hiring, evaluating, and terminating personnel. Ensures that DOF programs are administered effectively and in accordance with broadly stated objectives and priorities. Establishes goals, objectives, and performance expectations; evaluates results and work performance; and provides feedback. Identifies training and developmental needs for staff and provides recognition. Approves disciplinary action and hears and resolves grievances and/or disputes. Approves/ disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc. Also ensures proper functioning of robust internal controls to assure that FDIC resources are safeguarded against waste, loss, and unauthorized use, and that applicable statues and prescribed policies are followed. Financial statements are subject to statutorily mandated annual audit by the Government Accountability Office in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Develops Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, programs, and metrics in compliance with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the division; leads efforts to mature the division and management of work within area of responsibility; leads groups of employees to: direct work, review outcomes/effectiveness, and develop and assess subordinate executives and managers.

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.

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)/ Special Sensitive Background Investigation (SSBI) required.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random drug tests.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

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

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments.

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, skills, and abilities 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 undertook; 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 experiences identified must have been performed in an official supervisory role.

Leadership Experience 1: Experience in overseeing and coordinating the work of organizational units directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including assigning work; directing changes to programs and priorities; and evaluating performance against goals; AND

Leadership Experience 2: Experience in managing employee performance and growth directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including evaluating employee readiness for successive roles; recognizing accomplishments, providing feedback and development opportunities, and addressing performance/conduct issues; AND

Leadership Experience 3: Experience in overseeing implementation of and improvements to recruiting, hiring, training, utilization, and succession readiness of staff; AND

Technical Experience: Experience providing direction and oversight in three or more of the following areas: (1) U.S. GAAP-based accounting operations, internal controls, accounting and tax policy, and financial reporting; (2) Development of agency wide strategic and operational plans, performance targets, performance measures, and performance reporting standards; (3) Workload analysis, staffing plans, cost analysis, budget formulation and execution, and related reporting on an agency wide level; (4) Funding, fixed income investments, and treasury management; (5) major aspects of financial operations to include disbursements, accounts receivable, vendor maintenance, travel, and relocation; and (6) large-scale Financial systems development and operations.

Education

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

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. 

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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.

FDIC Executive Managers (EM) are in the Federal competitive service and not the Senior Executive Service (SES). As an EM at the FDIC, you will provide executive leadership and managerial direction over substantive activities related to planning, developing, executing, and coordinating the Corporation's programs and policies.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

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.

The FDIC offers comprehensive 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.

In addition, under FDIC’s Group Life Insurance Program, basic life insurance coverage for Executive Managers is automatically equal to 3 times their salary (rounded to the next higher thousand) up to a maximum of $800,000. Executives may also choose from two other lower coverage options. The Corporation pays for the cost of the basic coverage unless employees also elect to be covered under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI).

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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.

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. 

If you are found minimally qualified, a Management Rating Panel (MRP) will review your qualifications and experience against pre-established benchmarks. The rating panel will place applications in one of three quality categories, i.e., Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the assessment questions match the competencies listed below. Within these categories, candidates eligible for veterans’ preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Top ranked (Best Qualified) candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

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

  • Direction Setting
  • Organizational Stewardship
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Financial & Resource Management
  • Managing Risk
  • Organizational Performance
  • Knowledge of accounting theory and skill in measuring value and credit risks; and knowledge of accounting, banking, economics, and fixed income investments to develop complex reports and analytical frameworks used in measuring, evaluating, and executing FDIC’s financial operations.
  • Knowledge of financial management methods and techniques as they relate to modern financial demands, including integration to financial operating systems, and the ability to strategically steer financial innovation.
  • Knowledge of federal/corporate budget methods and best practices for the planning, formulation, justification and execution of budgets; and the ability to apply budget and financial management practices to forecast spending, develop cost management systems, and develop processes and procedures to enhance corporate operations.
  • Knowledge of internal control programs and processes; and skill in developing and innovating technology solutions for internal control tracking, monitoring, and record keeping; and, skill and experience in conducting and/or responding to complex audit requirements and/or requests.
  • Knowledge and skill in business administration at the executive level, including the strategic implementation of human, financial, and operational capital to maximize success in results, and cultivate organizational values and culture.

You do not need to respond separately to these competencies/KSAs. Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies/KSAs.

Applicants must provide details of the duties performed as they relate to the qualifying experience and competencies/KSAs. 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/day/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’ PREFERENCE:  If you are claiming veterans’ preference, click here.  (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans’ preference 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

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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/day/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

Paris Hardy
Phone
703-609-7234
Email
phardy@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Human Resources, Executive Resources
3501 Fairfax Dr.
Room VS-D3026
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States

Next steps

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