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As an Actuary in the Policy, Research, and Analysis Department, you may:
Provide technical expertise and assistance on the financial impacts of legislative options on current funding and benefit guarantee requirements, including research and analysis of underfunding in PBGC insured defined benefit pension plans.
Assist the Pension Insurance Modeling System (PIMS) managers in designing the actuarial components of PIMS and carrying out contractor studies; analyze factors underlying pension issues/problems, formulate approaches, and devise tools and methods.
Communicate clearly and effectively in writing, in order to explain technical pension actuarial matters and to present modeling results.
You may undergo a personnel security background investigation
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt
1 year probationary period required unless met during prior Federal service
Applicants selected for employment will be required to complete an OF-306
Qualifications
All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met bythe announcement closing date.
You may start at $103,690 (GS-13) if you possess the following specialized experience by the closing date of the announcement (in addition to the below education requirement):
Specialized experience for the GS-13 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the private sector which demonstrates knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies governing pension plans. Examples may include: reviewing the results of or developing forecasting or economic models under direct supervision; analyzing the output of such models to develop recommendations or policy under direct supervision; calculating pension benefits or liabilities in complex plans to determine pension funding patterns or required contributions: or determining the effects of changes in legal requirements to the liabilities and funding of pensions.
You may start at $122,530 (GS-14) if you possess the following specialized experience by the closing date of the announcement (in addition to the below education requirement):
Specialized experience for the GS-14 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the private sector which demonstrates experience in applying the knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies governing pension plans. Examples may include two or more of the following: reviewing the results of or developing forecasting or economic models; analyzing the output of such models to develop recommendations or policy; calculating pension benefits or liabilities in plans to determine pension funding patterns or required contributions; or determining the effects of changes in legal requirements to the liabilities and funding of pensions.
Education
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the following education:
A bachelor's degree that included courses in actuarial science, mathematics, relevant statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science totaling at least 24 semester hours. This course work must have included a minimum of 12 semester hours of mathematics that included differential and integral calculus and one or more courses in mathematics for which these calculus courses were prerequisites.
In addition, the following actuarial credentials are desired, but not required: Associate of Society of Actuaries (ASA), Enrolled Actuary (EA), and/or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
Additional information
This vacancy announcement is to solicit applications for current and/or future vacancies.
PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities under available hiring flexibilities and authorities are encouraged to contact PBGC’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 229-3637 or Beasley.donald@pbgc.gov. TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (800) 400-7242.
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Interagency 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 80 or above based on the competencies listed above (which is equivalent to PBGC’s “Silver” quality category); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs.
If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination, you may contact the PBGC Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO):
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, PBGC is currently operating under maximum telework flexibilities. However, all Federal agencies will begin a phased transition to normal operations.
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.
Visit PBGC Benefits for information on our Agency Benefits offered.
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.
THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING ADVERTISED UNDER THE DIRECT HIRE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.
There will be no applicant self-assessment or rating and ranking process.
You will be evaluated for this job based on whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements listed above.
Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Appointing Authority, veterans' preference does not apply.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.
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.
Visit PBGC Benefits for information on our Agency Benefits offered.
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.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice:
RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience so that we can determine your qualifications for this position. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting.
COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.
TRANSCRIPT(S): This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit transcripts to verify that you meet the required qualifying education requirement for this position. Information on the specific education can be found under the Education section in the vacancy announcement. Your transcripts should include course titles, school name/location, date completed, grades, and number of credits earned. Applicants who obtained their qualifying education outside of the U.S. and its territories must provide proof that their degrees have been validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a college or university in the U.S. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; however, you must bring official transcripts with your first day if you are hired.
Failure to submit the required documents will result in an incomplete application.
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.
In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date. All resumes should be five pages or less; anything over five pages will not be reviewed. Private sector formatted resumes preferred.
If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Tonya Crowley at (202) 229-6586 or at crowley.tonya@pbgc.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. For TTY/TDD users, call the Federal Relay Service toll free at 1-800-877-8339 and ask to be connected to (800) 400-7242. Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement.
Register with USAJOBS, which will store your information and resume. You will only need to complete this step once.
Locate and review the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. Click the “Apply” link and then select a resume to submit with your application. If you do not have a resume to select, or you want to upload a new one, click “Add Resume” and upload your resume. You can also click “Edit” to edit an already-uploaded resume. Once you have selected a resume, click “Save and Continue.”
Add or remove your supporting documents.
Once you have attached your resume and supporting documents, review your application package to ensure that they have been attached, then check the box next to “I acknowledge that I have reviewed my resume and document(s).” Then Click “Save and Continue.”
Complete the “Include Personal Information” page and click “Save and Continue,”
On the “Continue Application with Agency” page, read the terms and certify by checking the box if you agree. Then click “Continue to Agency Site.” This will take you to the application for the position.
Click “Apply to this Vacancy.”
Complete or review the eligibility questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for.
Specify which series, grade(s), and location(s) you wish to be considered for.
Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page.
Review your attached documents from USAJobs. If there are other documents that you need to attach, upload those here as well.
You will then see a summary of your application, including the documents that you submitted. You are strongly encouraged to save or print a copy of this page as proof of submission and receipt of your application and documents.
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION
Human Resources Department
1200 K Street, NW
Suite 120
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
United States
Next steps
You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office.
You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the My USAJOBS tab at the USAJOBS website.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice:
RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience so that we can determine your qualifications for this position. Your resume should be specific to the position you are applying for, relating your skills and experience to those noted in the job posting.
COVER LETTER (OPTIONAL): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.
TRANSCRIPT(S): This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit transcripts to verify that you meet the required qualifying education requirement for this position. Information on the specific education can be found under the Education section in the vacancy announcement. Your transcripts should include course titles, school name/location, date completed, grades, and number of credits earned. Applicants who obtained their qualifying education outside of the U.S. and its territories must provide proof that their degrees have been validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a college or university in the U.S. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application; however, you must bring official transcripts with your first day if you are hired.
Failure to submit the required documents will result in an incomplete application.
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.
In order to be considered, submit all of the required information (including your supplemental documentation) before midnight EST on the closing date. All resumes should be five pages or less; anything over five pages will not be reviewed. Private sector formatted resumes preferred.
If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact Tonya Crowley at (202) 229-6586 or at crowley.tonya@pbgc.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. For TTY/TDD users, call the Federal Relay Service toll free at 1-800-877-8339 and ask to be connected to (800) 400-7242. Please complete all the steps in the online application process at USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov). You may make updates to your information at any time prior to midnight EST on the closing date of this announcement.
Register with USAJOBS, which will store your information and resume. You will only need to complete this step once.
Locate and review the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS. Click the “Apply” link and then select a resume to submit with your application. If you do not have a resume to select, or you want to upload a new one, click “Add Resume” and upload your resume. You can also click “Edit” to edit an already-uploaded resume. Once you have selected a resume, click “Save and Continue.”
Add or remove your supporting documents.
Once you have attached your resume and supporting documents, review your application package to ensure that they have been attached, then check the box next to “I acknowledge that I have reviewed my resume and document(s).” Then Click “Save and Continue.”
Complete the “Include Personal Information” page and click “Save and Continue,”
On the “Continue Application with Agency” page, read the terms and certify by checking the box if you agree. Then click “Continue to Agency Site.” This will take you to the application for the position.
Click “Apply to this Vacancy.”
Complete or review the eligibility questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for.
Specify which series, grade(s), and location(s) you wish to be considered for.
Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page.
Review your attached documents from USAJobs. If there are other documents that you need to attach, upload those here as well.
You will then see a summary of your application, including the documents that you submitted. You are strongly encouraged to save or print a copy of this page as proof of submission and receipt of your application and documents.
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION
Human Resources Department
1200 K Street, NW
Suite 120
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
United States
Next steps
You are encouraged to complete your USAJOBS personal account completely to receive notifications at each point in the recruiting process. Utilizing this option allows you to review and track the status of your application and receive email notifications from the hiring office.
You may check the status of your applications by clicking on the My USAJOBS tab at the USAJOBS website.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
