This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/624844100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The employee serves as an attorney in OGC's Administrative Law Group's Data, Research, and Statistics Team (DRS Team). The employee provides legal advice and representation to the General Counsel and other OGC staff, FHFA's Research Officer, FHFA's Chief Data Officer, the Division of Data, Research, and Statistics (DRS) and other offices in FHFA with respect to the operations and activities of DRS.
Learn more about this agency12/06/2021 to 12/27/2021
$111,336 - $220,809 per year
EL 13 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14
No
No
OGC-22-02
624844100
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
The Public - All sources
General Duties
The employee will provide advice with respect to the Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018 (the Evidence Act); FHFA's Information Sharing activities; matters arising in connection with FHFA's research, data governance and data modelling activities; the Information Quality Act; the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), FHFA's statistical activities, and FinTech related matters.
Reviews and assists in the development and drafting of documents such as legal opinions, regulations and related documents, correspondence, and other documents of importance to the agency.
Contributes to the development of legal advice and determinations in matters involving the planning, discussion, and coordination of activities related to FHFA's data, research and statistical activities.
Researches, analyzes, and evaluates legal issues pertaining to FHFA to prepare legal documents, reports and memoranda for review, approval, and use by senior staff.
Drafts legal documents and prepares presentations for senior staff and management on matters and research topics related to FHFA's Data, Research and Statistical Activities, PRA, data governance and modelling, information sharing, Evidence Act, FinTech, the Information Quality Act and other assigned topics.
Takes initiative to identify problems, develop solutions, and make recommendations by applying legal knowledge to agency functions.
Works with the Managing Associate General Counsel DRS and others to assist DRS in ensuring compliance with FHFA and Government-wide policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Provides support for audits and reviews involving DRS activities and operations conducted by external auditors (e.g., GAO, FHFA Inspector General).
Participates in conferences, meetings, and presentations, and provides advice to attorneys and staff.
Specific Duties
Evidence Act
Under the guidance of the Managing Associate General Counsel for DRS, the employee will work collaboratively in support of FHFA's activities related to the implementation of, and compliance with, the Evidence Act, including working collaboratively with senior staff and others within FHFA on matters involving or related to the Evidence Act.
Information Sharing
The employee will work in support of FHFA's activities related to information sharing with third parties, including other Federal agencies. The employee will negotiate and draft information sharing agreements, letters, and other relevant documentation; review and/or develop procedures related to information sharing; and provide advice to DRS and other offices regarding information sharing related matters.
Under the guidance of the Managing Associate General Counsel DRS Team, the employee will be responsible for working collaboratively with the Chief Data Officer and others in planning, developing, and maintaining the full range of policies, procedures, tools and techniques and reports for FHFA's information sharing activities.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The employee will support FHFA's activities related to agency compliance with, and obligations arising out of, the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Under the guidance of the Managing Associate General Counsel DRS Team, the employee will work collaboratively with the relevant program offices within FHFA in planning, developing, and maintaining the full range of policies, procedures, tools, and techniques necessary for FHFA's compliance with the PRA. The employee will assist in monitoring and tracking PRA related matters; provide advice to the General Counsel, FHFA legal and program staff; and ensure that FHFA is supporting "best practices" in the subject matter area.
Internal Controls Processes and Audit Support
The employee will provide legal advice and support to FHFA staff and Internal Controls and Audit Follow-Up with respect to internal control issues, including but not limited to FHFA agency-wide and departmental compliance with laws and regulations and associated matters. The employee will provide legal advice and counsel (including project support) to FHFA's internal risk management activities (including but limited to supporting the work of the Office of General Counsel on internal controls related matters).
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
This position is in the excepted service. Veteran's preference does not apply to this series.
Pursuant to Executive Order 14043, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment for this position. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
FHFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 years of age or over), genetic information, parental status, marital status, prior protected EEO activity, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:
FHFA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would pose an undue hardship on the Agency. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify FHFA. The Agency's decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Ethics: FHFA employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions. In addition, certain FHFA employees are prohibited from accepting compensation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a two-year period after terminating employment with FHFA. Furthermore, to avoid financial conflicts-of interest or the appearance of conflicts-of-interest, FHFA employees may need to divest or sell certain assets they, their spouse, or minor children own or control, including securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks. Employees who work on Federal Home Loan Bank issues may need to sell or divest financial interests with any of the Federal Home Loan Bank members, which may include stock in bank holding companies, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at (202) 649-3088.
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is in the excepted service. All applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration.
All of the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references or through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible.
Please click here for a preview of the questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11313893
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Required:
1. Your resume showing hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Response to questionnaire
Strongly recommended:
3. Current Federal Employees are encouraged to submit an SF 50. Please include one showing your highest grade held.
4. College Transcripts should be provided. Those being considered for an interview will be required to provide them if not submitted initially.
5. Performance Appraisals are preferred and may be requested later in the process if not submitted now.
6. References preferred with application. Will be requested later if being considered.
Other supporting documents:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
***SF 50's are now required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include one that shows your tenure and competitive status. You will not be considered without this. The SF 50 should show highest grade held on a permanent basis in the competitive service.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/27/2021 to receive consideration.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Janice Obeido at janice.obeido@fhfa.gov or (202) 649-3742 to obtain an alternative application.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your materials to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in his/her resume and the completed Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants deemed best-qualified may be contacted for an interview. We anticipate making a final job offer for this position within 45 days after the deadline for applications. All candidates will be notified of the final disposition.
***There is currently one vacancy available. However, should additional vacancies become available within six months from the opening date of this announcement, eligible applicants for this position may be referred for consideration for the additional position(s).
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/624844100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Office of General Counsel Overview
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and representation to every office in FHFA regarding all aspects of FHFA's activities and operations.