Financial and Analytics Director Job

Vacancy No. 25-OFPM-DE-12593109-KM Department Development Finance Corporation
Salary $143,736.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/15/2024 Close Date 12/2/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Washington, DCLocation Negotiable After Selection


Summary

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Office of Financial and Portfolio Management (OFPM), Financial & Data Analytics Reporting Division. This Division is responsible for coordinating Agency wide data collection, quality control, and production of management and status reports, conducting ad hoc analysis, and assisting in a continuous process of maintaining, modernizing and adapting models and systems to meet Agency needs.

Duties

As the Financial and Analytics Director (Supervisory Financial Analytics Specialist), you will:

Manage staff members performing a full range of research, reporting, analysis and evaluations of information and data collection to include conducting analysis, trending, forecasting, interpretation of data, financial planning and analysis of key performance indicators, as well as the analysis and reporting of Agency-wide results to leadership. Data includes but is not limited to measures and data elements relevant to budgetary, accounting and financial statement data, risk information, a portfolio of financial products, factors relating to present value estimates (Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990), and indicators of mission-value such as development and policy impact.

Provide direction on the analysis of Agency performance using monetary and non-monetary measures and key performance measures, within a framework which aligns to management's strategic planning for resources, as well as the defined priorities of the Board and the US Government as a whole. Analysis includes, but is not limited, to risk, productivity, and mission-achievement, as well as developing financial models to support projection and determine uncertainty around priority measures.

Manage an internal and external performance measurement development and maintenance process, including establishing data definitions, developing sound measure methodologies, and managing the quality assurance reviews of performance data.

Oversee accurate and timely reconciliations, compilations, and analyses of information and distribute to the appropriate internal and external stakeholders.

Develop and drive plans to implement technology and software supporting financial management and data analysis. Reviews software planning, testing, and drives the adaptation and adoption of these tools to the DFC environment.

Performs the full range of supervisory functions.

Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

The official title of this position is: Supervisory Financial Analytics Specialist

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Selection may require completion of a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless met during prior Federal service
  • Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position to include:

1) Experience in leading the collection and analyses of factors relating to portfolio risk measures, including present value estimates and risks related to corporate or project financing (e.g., Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, Current Expected Credit Losses, Value at Risk measures, etc.);
2) Experience utilizing databases and software (e.g., Python, etc) to review data entries, reconcile, and extract data to produce recurrent financial and performance reports;
3) Experience independently conducting financial modeling;
4) Experience capturing complex financial and accounting analyses data in various formats such as reports and presentations using charts and graphs;
5) Experience maintaining, modernizing, and adapting systems to meet organizational data and analytical needs; AND
6)Experience independently communicating complex financial information to senior leaders and officials.

Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level.

Please Note: Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage.

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.

This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 25-OFPM-12593110-KM using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.

This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.


Additional information

Salary will be based upon the locality pay areas, as defined by OPM, and will be adjusted based upon the selectee's duty location.

This position is eligible to be 100% remote. Applicants are encouraged to select "location negotiable" as their preferred duty station, if they are interested in a remote opportunity. The option to work out of the DFC's office in downtown Washington, DC is available to candidates who are interested. If applicants select Washington, DC as their preferred duty station, the selectee will be expected to report to the office and follow the agency's telework policy.

Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and
3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp).

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 showing type of discharge/character of service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit documentation from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing type of discharge/character of service and your disability percentage. You may also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the documents listed in this form to support the claim for veteran preference. 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/verify/).

Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.

Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information.

Benefits

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.

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.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Data Gathering and Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Managing Human Resources


The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of Veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Veterans' preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher).

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12593109
3. Other supporting documents:

  • Cover Letter, optional
  • College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education. If using foreign education, submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (refer to the Education, Foreign Education, section in this vacancy announcement).
  • Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., DD-214 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.)
  • Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please refer to the How to Apply section above and explore the Federal Application Process information on the USAJobs website.
  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement at least two business days before the closing date, to discuss your situation. Failure to contact us within sufficient time may result in your hardship request being denied.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12593109

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content (e.g. SSN or DOB), your resume will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Agency contact information

Keli Martin
Address
International Development Finance Corporation
1100 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20527
US
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Next steps

For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.