Program Analyst, CG-0343-9/11 (FPL12) Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. 2026-DIR-0326 Department Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Salary $77,685.00 to $155,522.00 Grade 09 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/30/2026 Close Date 10/14/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


Program Analyst, CG-0343-9/11 (FPL12)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Insurance and Research, Headquarters of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support with variety of duties and responsibilities to ensure that the Division is operating in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with the established policies, procedures and regulations.

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

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

At the full performance level, major duties include:

  • Conducts detailed analysis of the business operations within the Division’s internal control program to verify appropriate controls are in place to identify risk.
  • Evaluates and assesses business units to ensure compliance with the Corporate internal control program and the Division's policies and procedures.
  • Reviews and evaluates work paper documents and analyzes the effectiveness of business processes and determines compliance in meeting the organization’s established goals.
  • Reviews and assesses external audit reviews, obtains requested information from Division staff, analyzes and drafts audit responses, and develops follow-up procedures, if necessary.
  • Performs cost-benefit analysis and assists in the formulation, justification, and monitoring of the Division's budget. Monitors budget performance on a monthly basis and analyzes budget trends. Investigates, identifies, and explains budget variances to managers and staff.
  • Analyzes data and information using quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques and resources in the preparation of work products.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Conditions of Employment and Security Process | FDIC.gov   

Qualifications

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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify for the CG-09, applicants must have: 
one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-07 grade level or above in the Federal service.   Specialized experience is defined as experience performing operational, analytical, and technical assignments to include developing and applying program management principles and practices. Familiarity with Microsoft suite tools.
OR 
a master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B or J.D., if related) or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree. 
OR
a combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.

To qualify for the CG-11, applicants must have:
one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-09 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing operational, analytical, and technical assignments  to include developing and applying program management principles and practices relating to coordinating projects, developing requirements packages for related services in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
OR
a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.   
OR
a combination of education and experience that meets the requirements for the CG-11. You must have graduate level education as described above, beyond the 2nd full year of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

  • Organization/Agency's Name
  • Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Number of hours you worked per week
  • Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications. 

Education

See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.

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. 

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. 

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.

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:

  • Oral/Non-Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Written Communication
  • Audit & Internal Controls
  • Financial Analysis

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Required Documents

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: 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).

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.

EDUCATION DOCUMENTS:  If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload all transcripts as one document.

Foreign Education:  If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here.

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.

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

Kaitlin McGrath
Phone
781-794-5777
TDD
800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
kmcgrath@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States

Next steps

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Agency contact information

Kaitlin McGrath
Phone
781-794-5777
TDD
800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
kmcgrath@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States