Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 60 days of the closing date.
This position is also being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures vacancy number: D20-DP-10854143-IMT. Applicants who wish to also be considered DE must apply to both vacancies separately.
Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 60 days of the closing date.
This position is also being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures vacancy number: D20-DP-10854143-IMT. Applicants who wish to also be considered DE must apply to both vacancies separately.
Current Federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles; applicants eligible under special hiring authorities; veterans who are preference eligible, or separated from the U.S. Armed Forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service (VRA/VEOA).
This position is located within the Office of Information Management and Technology, Export Import Bank of the United States. The position will serves as Deputy Director of Business Solutions and Data and Reporting Disciplines Division with shared responsibility for managing technology and teams associated with all applications included within the assigned portfolio.
At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to:
Develops and maintains a 5-year strategic plan for continuous enhancement / replacement of business and data and reporting solutions. This process includes development of "As-Is" and "To-be Architectures". Architectures include overall perspectives of business users points of views, and business applications and data. Performs gap analysis between the "As-Is" and "To-Be Architectures" and recommends and prioritizes roadmaps/plans to transition from "As-Is" to the "To-Be Architectures".
Research new IT technologies in order to assess capabilities, modernize and enhance EXIM's business and data and reporting solutions. Ensures that new technologies are consistent with the Agency's IT Strategic Plan. Accesses the viability of new technologies based on technical capabilities, business functions, implementation and operations costs.
In collaboration with management, directs preparation of reports, develops performance plans, measures and evaluates performance, and provides guidance and mentoring.
Manages contract budgets, software and personnel for the program area. Provides required monetary funding and justifications of necessary applications and systems for inclusion into the overall Office budget.
Performs Program Management, focusing on project initiation and execution. Establishes and implements EXIM Project Management Methodology and Processes. Establishes and Implements CPIC (Capital Planning and Investment Control) like processes to create project proposals and prioritize projects based on the strategic planning goals and priorities. Develops documents such as business case, cost benefit analysis, and budget proposals to support this work. Establishes and implements processes to manage approved projects, such as FAC-PM (Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers. Analyzes project performance, monitors project progress against plan, and ensures accurate and timely project status's and metrics are generated for all IT projects. Leads and oversees preparing for and making presentations of programmatic documentation for/to senior management.
Manages business and data reporting solutions by interacting with business stakeholders. Through these interactions develops an understanding organizations business functions, current issues and future needs. Performs operations and maintenance of business and data and reporting solutions.
Oversees applications involving E-Commerce, Underwriting, and Asset Management solutions allowing customers to apply for EXIM's products (Loans, Loan Guarantees, and Insurance) online, and review status of their applications. This application allows customers to file claims based on purchased products; allows EXIM to process and underwrite customer applications; and allows EXIM to manage customer's Loans, Loan Guarantees, and Insurance, perform annual risk assessment of customers, and process recovery of funds; (2) Customer Relationship Management solution that supports business development and sales in finding leads and turning leads into deals and provides a 360-degree view of our customers; (3) Master Data Management System containing a database of EXIM participants (including borrowers, exporters, lenders, etc.), provides an electronic interface with all systems. These systems allow participants to insert, update, or view records. Such systems also provide manual interface for editing records, and include data cleaning tools such as deduplication, (4) Financial Management System that provides financial management functionality and data to support CFO initiatives and programs; (5) Data Management Systems that collect and Aggregate Key Data into EXIM's Data Warehouse; provides Business Intelligence Reports, Dashboards, and Visualizations, and performs Data Management to include Data Quality and Data Governance; and, (6) Develops operational processes to ensure reliability and availability and security of other assigned applications. Develops and monitors operational metrics for applications assigned to the Division.
Develops roadmaps for contracting, considering EXIM's IT's Strategic Plan goals, and objectives. Executes contracting as required for specific projects and operations. Develops and evaluates procurement documents (Statement of Work, Cost Estimates) vendor proposals, and manages awarded contracts.
You may be required to serve a one year probationary period
Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
Current or Former Political Appointees: If you are, or have been employed in the last 5 years, you must reveal this information. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action with removal from Federal Service. More under Additional Information.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work):
GS-15: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government. Specialized experience includes:
Experience developing and maintaining a 5-year strategic plan for continuous enhancement/replacement of business and data and reporting solutions
Experience researching new IT technologies in order to assess capabilities, modernize and enhance business and data and reporting solutions
Experience focusing on project initiation and execution while considering an IT office's Strategic Plan goals and objectives
Experience overseeing the implementation and maintenance of business and data and reporting solutions
Experience overseeing and/or managing budgets and staff
Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-15 grade level.
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 will not receive consideration for this position.
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.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 07/15/2020, the closing date of the announcement.
Additional information
Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Please visit the following link for the types of political appointments:
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority:
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure:
EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment.
If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment.
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 job opportunity announcement closes, a careful evaluation of your resume and supporting documentation will be made, and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the job qualifications; and to the extent to which your application shows that you possess the competencies associated with this position. If, after evaluating your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, your category may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Important Note: Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire or other assessment tool for consistency. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Your resume should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.
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.
Your application package should include the following documents:
Your Resume (applicants are required to submit a resume with job title, series/grade (if federal employee), duties and accomplishments, employer's name, starting and ending dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and annual salary). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
Copy of your most recent SF-50 which shows your position title, series, grade, step, salary, position occupied, and tenure to verify Time-in-Grade/competitive status. If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade and/or have promotion potential to the grade being advertised. Do NOT submit award SF-50s.
A recent Performance Evaluation (optional)
Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) if you are requesting a special appointment authority, such as VRA or VEOA, if applicable. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility.
Proof of severe disability if you are requesting special placement consideration, if applicable.
Proof of eligibility for a military spouse appointment, such as a permanent change station military order, if applicable.
Proof of eligibility for any other special appointing authority not specifically mentioned here, if applicable.
Unofficial Transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.
Special Priority Selection rights under CTAP or ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current SF-50 position title, grade level, and duty location, if applicable.
Submission of any required documents listed in vacancy announcement, if applicable.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information/documents, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/15/2020 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account here, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20571
US
Next steps
If you are found qualified for this position and meet or exceed a predefined rating threshold from your questionnaire responses, you will be contacted by email to submit additional assessments such as work samples, short essays, or other appropriate assessments within one or two weeks of the job announcement closing. If you do meet the rating threshold to move to the next evaluation state, you will be notified promptly by email.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your application package should include the following documents:
Your Resume (applicants are required to submit a resume with job title, series/grade (if federal employee), duties and accomplishments, employer's name, starting and ending dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and annual salary). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
Copy of your most recent SF-50 which shows your position title, series, grade, step, salary, position occupied, and tenure to verify Time-in-Grade/competitive status. If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade and/or have promotion potential to the grade being advertised. Do NOT submit award SF-50s.
A recent Performance Evaluation (optional)
Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) if you are requesting a special appointment authority, such as VRA or VEOA, if applicable. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility.
Proof of severe disability if you are requesting special placement consideration, if applicable.
Proof of eligibility for a military spouse appointment, such as a permanent change station military order, if applicable.
Proof of eligibility for any other special appointing authority not specifically mentioned here, if applicable.
Unofficial Transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment.
Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable.
Special Priority Selection rights under CTAP or ICTAP: Submit a copy of your agency notice, copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and your most current SF-50 position title, grade level, and duty location, if applicable.
Submission of any required documents listed in vacancy announcement, if applicable.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information/documents, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/15/2020 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account here, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20571
US
Next steps
If you are found qualified for this position and meet or exceed a predefined rating threshold from your questionnaire responses, you will be contacted by email to submit additional assessments such as work samples, short essays, or other appropriate assessments within one or two weeks of the job announcement closing. If you do meet the rating threshold to move to the next evaluation state, you will be notified promptly by email.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
