Are you a leader with the energy and management talent to make a great federal agency even better? PBGC strengthens retirement security by preserving plans and protecting participants and their families.
The Corporation guarantees payment, up to legal limits, of the pension benefits earned by nearly 40 million American workers and retirees in nearly 24,000 plans. Since 1974, PBGC has taken responsibility for about 1.5 million people in over 4,900 failed single-employer and multiemployer plans. PBGC made benefit payments of $5.8 billion in FY 2017.
Summary
Are you a leader with the energy and management talent to make a great federal agency even better? PBGC strengthens retirement security by preserving plans and protecting participants and their families.
The Corporation guarantees payment, up to legal limits, of the pension benefits earned by nearly 40 million American workers and retirees in nearly 24,000 plans. Since 1974, PBGC has taken responsibility for about 1.5 million people in over 4,900 failed single-employer and multiemployer plans. PBGC made benefit payments of $5.8 billion in FY 2017.
As the Director of PRAD in the Policy, Research, and Analysis Department, you will:
Lead, manage, and oversee the Policy, Research, and Analysis Department (PRAD), including managing and performing the full range of supervisory duties for all PRAD staff including actuaries, economists, finance and program analysts, and administrative staff.
Provide authoritative pension advice to the Corporation, Congressional committees, and high-level Administration officials and officials in other Federal agencies who work to affect legislation, regulations, and policy relating to pension plans.
Provide expertise in the analysis of pension laws and regulations and related tax, labor, bankruptcy, securities, and other laws affecting pension plans.
Oversee research conducted by the department to ensure timeliness, value, and uniformity in the formulation, execution, and explanation of analyses and reports.
Identify legislative options and analyze legislative proposals. Prepare authoritative papers, analyses, and recommendations on policy issues for use internally and externally.
Maintain professional and program-related contacts with other ERISA agencies (the Departments of Labor and Treasury), the Office of Management & Budget and other offices within the Executive Branch, Congress, private pension community, insurance industry, and others as appropriate.
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
You must possess the following within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as one year of experience (in the Federal service) or equivalent to (in the private sector) at the GS-15 grade level overseeing, analyzing or advising on policies relating to retirement programs; and undertaking forecasting and research activities using economic, actuarial, financial, and other analytic techniques.
Examples may include: providing advice on retirement laws, regulations, and/or pension policy and practices. Examples must demonstrate skill in using quantitative analytic techniques.
Examples that do not meet specialized experience are: experience related to advice on health insurance policies, activities involving operating budgets, OMB 300's, segment architecture (IT planning), accounting or budget forecasting; procurement planning, oversight or execution; government accounting policy; workforce planning; financial systems implementation; or any related financial/budget experience associated with the administrative infrastructure of an organization.
NOTE: Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) credential is preferred but not required.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
PBGC encourages qualified applicants with disabilities to apply. Applicants with disabilities who are interested in learning more about job opportunities under the Schedule A Hiring Authority and other available hiring flexibilities and authorities are encouraged to contact PBGC’s Selective Placement Program Coordinator, Donald Beasley, at (202) 326-4000 ext. 3637 or schedulea@pbgc.gov. TTY/TDD users should call the federal relay service at (800) 877-8339 and ask to be connected to (202) 326-4000 ext 3637.
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.
You will respond to a series of questions designed to assess your possession of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) below.
Be sure that your resume contains accurate and sufficient information that clearly supports your responses to all of the questions. Your responses to the questions must be substantiated by your resume and/or supporting documentation. If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings will be changed and you may be removed from employment consideration.
The KSAs for the position are:
1. skill in managing the functions of an organization engaged in analysis and research
2. skill in analyzing policies and programs relating to retirement programs, using actuarial, economic, financial, and other analytic techniques
3. skill in communicating in writing, providing advice on policy development and analysis relating to defined benefit pension plans
4. skill in orally communicating advice on policy development and analysis relating to defined benefit pension plans
You will be placed in one of the following categories based on your vacancy question responses- 1) Best Qualified; 2) Qualified; 3) Minimally Qualified. To preview questions please click here.
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.
RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience and KSAs 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.
SF-50 (NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION): All status candidates or reinstatement eligibles must submit an SF-50 (or similar form) which indicates position, title, series, grade and competitive status.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR VETERANS: If you are claiming eligibility for this position based on military service, you must provide all required documentation to support your claim. For eligibility for this position based on 5-point veterans' preference, please provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g. documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active duty military service. To gain access to your DD214 online, please visit: National Archives. For 10-point veteran's preference, including 30% or more disabled veterans, you must submit a SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference and any documentation required by this form to support your claim. These documents must be submitted before 10-point preference can be awarded. If you fail to provide documentation required by the SF-15 you will receive 5-point preference if veterans' preference requirements have been met.
Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at OPM's website:<ahref="http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx">Veterans Guide.
ICTAP AND/OR CTAP CANDIDATES: To receive selection priority, surplus and displaced employees must apply to and be found well-qualified for the position. A well-qualified CTAP or ICTAP employee is one who satisfies all medical, physical, education, and/or experience factors for the vacant position; is rated at Qualified or better against the Rating Schedule for the position; has a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or its equivalent; and can satisfactorily perform all of the duties of the position within a reasonable orientation period, e.g., 30 days. CTAP and ICTAP candidates must submit documents showing eligibility for selection priority (e.g., RIF separation notice, Certificate of Expected Separation, or other proof of eligibility for priority selection); an SF-50 showing the current (or former) position, grade level, promotion potential, and duty location; and the most current performance appraisal including the performance rating.
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.
If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact June Murphy (202) 326-4110 ext. 3260 or murphy.june@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 (202) 326-4111.
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 Online link and then select a resume to submit with your application. * Click on Apply for this Position Now. You will be redirected to our online system. * Complete or review your responses to the online core questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for. * Specify which series and grade(s) you wish to be considered for. * Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page. * Submit each of the documents that apply to you by upload, USAJOBS, or fax according to the instructions provided. * 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. Should we need to verify whether you did submit these in a timely manner, we will not be able to do so without this page. * To finish, click "Finish."
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION
Human Resources Dept.
1200 K Street, NW
Suite 120
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
United States
Next steps
You will receive confirmation that we have received your resume. Save this and any other receipts you receive via email or fax. We will inform you of the status of your application via the email address you provided in your registration.
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.
RESUME: You must submit a resume. Your resume should clearly show your possession of the specialized experience and KSAs 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.
SF-50 (NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION): All status candidates or reinstatement eligibles must submit an SF-50 (or similar form) which indicates position, title, series, grade and competitive status.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR VETERANS: If you are claiming eligibility for this position based on military service, you must provide all required documentation to support your claim. For eligibility for this position based on 5-point veterans' preference, please provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g. documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active duty military service. To gain access to your DD214 online, please visit: National Archives. For 10-point veteran's preference, including 30% or more disabled veterans, you must submit a SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference and any documentation required by this form to support your claim. These documents must be submitted before 10-point preference can be awarded. If you fail to provide documentation required by the SF-15 you will receive 5-point preference if veterans' preference requirements have been met.
Information on Veterans Preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found at OPM's website:<ahref="http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx">Veterans Guide.
ICTAP AND/OR CTAP CANDIDATES: To receive selection priority, surplus and displaced employees must apply to and be found well-qualified for the position. A well-qualified CTAP or ICTAP employee is one who satisfies all medical, physical, education, and/or experience factors for the vacant position; is rated at Qualified or better against the Rating Schedule for the position; has a current performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or its equivalent; and can satisfactorily perform all of the duties of the position within a reasonable orientation period, e.g., 30 days. CTAP and ICTAP candidates must submit documents showing eligibility for selection priority (e.g., RIF separation notice, Certificate of Expected Separation, or other proof of eligibility for priority selection); an SF-50 showing the current (or former) position, grade level, promotion potential, and duty location; and the most current performance appraisal including the performance rating.
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.
If you are not able to apply online or require reasonable accommodations, contact June Murphy (202) 326-4110 ext. 3260 or murphy.june@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 (202) 326-4111.
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 Online link and then select a resume to submit with your application. * Click on Apply for this Position Now. You will be redirected to our online system. * Complete or review your responses to the online core questions, which determine the types of positions you are eligible for. * Specify which series and grade(s) you wish to be considered for. * Complete the online vacancy questions, then click "Finish". You will continue to the Vacancy Documents page. * Submit each of the documents that apply to you by upload, USAJOBS, or fax according to the instructions provided. * 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. Should we need to verify whether you did submit these in a timely manner, we will not be able to do so without this page. * To finish, click "Finish."
PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION
Human Resources Dept.
1200 K Street, NW
Suite 120
Washington, District of Columbia 20005
United States
Next steps
You will receive confirmation that we have received your resume. Save this and any other receipts you receive via email or fax. We will inform you of the status of your application via the email address you provided in your registration.
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.
