This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. We offer salaries comparable to the private sector service and a generous benefits package. And we offer a broad array of career developing activities.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. We offer salaries comparable to the private sector service and a generous benefits package. And we offer a broad array of career developing activities.
The Senior Advisor for Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs (RMRA). The primary responsibility of the incumbent is to serve as a principal advisor to the DAS on RMRA issues and programs. The incumbent is required to keep abreast of conceptual RMRA issues which may have an impact on current or future missions. The Office of the DAS for RMRA provides oversight, data analysis and recommendations for the Office of Housing's programs on an aggregated, as well as program basis. Because the Office of Housing conducts its operations in the national marketplace, the incumbent must make authoritative decisions with respect to current Government policies and practices along with industry practices, customs, laws, and regulations in the areas of mortgage finance and servicing.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Advises and assists the DAS in the monitoring of programs and the evaluation of issues that impact the operations of the Office, and as they affect the program efforts of the Office and in carrying out its responsibilities. Serves as an agency representative and technical authority to provides analysis, technical insight, advice, and recommendations on: unprecedented, complex, sensitive risk management matters with national impact; rulings and decisions that affect the agency as a whole; and proposed recommendations and laws. Also evaluates advantages and disadvantages of various approaches and conducts special studies on the effects of proposed regulations and/or legislation.
Assesses the risk exposure implications of proposed programs, and counsels the DAS onthe prudence of going forward. Builds, maintains, tests, and validates risk models and collaborates with the program areas in the definition of risk metrics. Develop, maintain, and update risk models. Collaborates with the program areas to gather and store data, design management reports, provide functional support to risk database, and provide qualitative analysis on reports. Compiles, researches and/or coordinates the assembly of information and/or documents for the use of the DAS in meetings, public appearances and appearances before Congressional Committees.
Exercises considerable judgment and originality to provide analysis, prepare estimates, and make recommendations with potentially large financial consequences to the agency, often in a short time frame and with little data; and develop creative techniques to address issues. Prepares special risk-related reports on FHA program matters.
Secures key information and develops or suggests major procedural or substantive means for implementing or modifying programs in RMRA. Advises and assists the DAS in overall resolution of broad policy and programmatic problems and represents the DAS in special meetings, conferences or negotiations within the Department, with top officials of other Federal agencies and with members of key Congressional Committees and with high officials from State and local governments.
Leads designated task forces and special work groups to resolve wide ranging problems relating to RMRA programs. Works with and devises plans for improved delivery of programs and services. Keeps the DAS advised of the major outcome of task forces and discussions.
Participates on ad hoc committees, task forces, etc., on various policy and program matters. Leads review teams to assess the level and quality of services being provided in furtherance of the office and departmental programs. Coordinates program and policy development efforts with other departments, public and private sector organizations, housing industry partners and other organizations concerned with HUD business. Monitors the development of such actions and keeps the DAS of Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs fully apprised of progress.
Incumbent is responsible for providing advice and guidance on special projects assigned by the supervisor. Advisory oversight involves exceptional coordination and integration of a number of very important and complex risk financial programs or program segments. Advice and expertise provided will affect major decisions and actions that have a direct and substantial effect on Risk Management and Regulatory Affairs programs.
And incumbent must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency about solving problems, meeting challenging deadlines, and achieving critical goals. The incumbent is responsible for executing and delegating deliverables to ensure that timelines and results are achieved by holding self and others accountable. The incumbent must also establish and maintain relationships internally and externally that are critical to the success of the Office.
Ability to complete personnel security vetting (i.e., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Males must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit www.sss.gov
Financial Disclosure may be required.
Will be required by P.L. 104-134 to have federal payments made by direct deposit.
Qualifications
All of the requirements in this section must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible experience directly related to the knoweldge, skills and abilities outlined under MandatoryTechnical Qualifications. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent, with state or localgovernment, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Failure to meet basic qualification requirements, specialized experience, and all mandatory technicalqualifications may result in disqualification.
Applicants must have at least one year of actuarial experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (i.e., GS-15 or equivalent). Specialized experience includes work requiring the application of knowledge (i.e., mathematics, statistics, business, finance, economics, and insurance) to programs or problems related to defining and articulating risk management strategies.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit a written narrative addressing each MTQ separately, not to exceed one (1) page per MTQ. You must fully address each MTQ to be rated for further consideration. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must possess specialized experience at a senior level (GS-15 level or equivalent) which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position, including progressively broad and complex experience directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) below.
All applicants are required to address each of the MTQ statements. Your responses must demonstrate possession of these qualifications, and be supported by your resume. Please provide thorough examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and level of contacts. You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each MTQ requirement. Failure to meet any of the MTQs will eliminate you from further consideration. Each narrative must not exceed one pages per MTQ.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs):
MTQ1 - In-depth knowledge of working in risk management for a financial institution or for a government agency (including monitoring and managing exposure), and experience managing mortgage credit risks.
MTQ2 - Demonstrated the ability to develop and implement organizational policies, plans, procedures, and operations guidelines resulting in a strong, sustainable management and control framework that successfully mitigates credit and operational risk.
MTQ3 - Skill in interacting with high level officials in the Federal, State, and local government, real estate, and mortgage lending industry, and with various clients and private interest groups.
MTQ4 - Demonstrated skill in written communications to include writing recommendations, including complex reporting narrative, developing written materials for program decision and creating presentations on sensitive, controversial, or complex topics. Conducting presentations to senior agency officials, reviewing and approving evaluation reports for accuracy and technical competency. Preparing reports or papers developed as a result of monitoring or reviewing a variety of research material, correspondence and/or similar documents.
Time-in-grade requirements do not apply to SL positions. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Applicants may qualify by meeting the educational and/or experience requirements described below.
This position has a positive education requirement. Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
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.
or
B. Combination of education and experience that includes both 1 and 2 below:
(1) Technical work experience in actuarial support work or in mathematics; and
(2) Completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours of courses in actuarial science, mathematics, relevant statistics, business, finance, economics, insurance, or computer science at a four year college or university. 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.
Additional information
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strives to ensure that the public perceives HUD as a fair and equitable agency that administers its programs in an objective and impartial manner. As such, HUD is committed to its government ethics program which advises employees on applicable ethics laws and regulations designed to protect the agency against real and apparent conflicts of interest.
As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes. As a HUD employee, you will also be subject to the HUD Supplemental Ethics Regulations which includes restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and outside activities and employment. To review applicable ethics rules, including HUD specific rules, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.
Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a public or confidential financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment. Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If you have any questions or concerns about the ethics requirements, please contact the Ethics and Appeals Division at email address: EthicsLawDivision@hud.gov
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 be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of accomplishments and experience as they relate to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). This information will be obtained from the application and narrative statements. The narrative statements provide the applicant with an opportunity to relate his/her background to the specific requirements of the position. Failure to provide specific information in each of the narrative statements will result in an applicant receiving a lower rating or disqualification. A minimum qualifications screening will be conducted by the Office of Executive Resources. Eligible applicants will then be evaluated by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel discusses each application and reaches consensus as to the Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Minimally Qualified candidates. Only the individuals in the Highly Qualified category will be referred to the Hiring Manager / Selection Official for interview. Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation.
Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer. Applications directing the reader to search within the application or to "See Resume" are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Failure to submit a narrative statement or address any of the MTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE".
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.
1. Resume: In addition to your written statements fully addressing the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume to describe your qualifications. Read what to include in your resume at: USAJOBS What to Include in Your Resume .
2. Written statements fully addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).
3. Transcripts: This position has a positive education requirement and requires proof of education for eligibility. You must submit with your application an official or unofficial transcript. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. This also applies to HUD employees.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (as applicable):
4. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that that reflects your grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), and career or career-conditional tenure in the competitive service. You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to prove possession of certain eligibilities.
If you are a former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must also submit your separation SF-50 showing your separation was not for performance or conduct reasons.
If you are a current member of the SES, you must provide an SF-50 documenting your appointment, as well as an SF-50 showing satisfactory completion of the SES Probationary Period. You must also provide an SF-50 demonstrating proof of previous career/career conditional appointment in the competitive service.
5. Most Recent Performance Appraisal. If you are a current Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. You must also include an explanation if you have changed agencies and have not yet received a performance appraisal from your new agency. If you are a new Federal employee who has not yet received a performance rating, you must upload an explanation. NOTE: If you are a current Federal employee applying under VEOA, you must submit a performance appraisal or explanation(s) as required above.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume.
VETERANS:Veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred). If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15)and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
If you are a current active duty military member who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA) The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) includes those eligible for veterans' preference OR have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service, including veterans who were separated shortly before completing the required 3-year period.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) If you are applying for selection priority under ICTAP, you must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility: a separation notice; a Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting your separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
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.
Applicants must submit all the required information. Please follow the instructions listed for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USA Jobs account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account USA Jobs Account Login, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and sent is received and is accurate. Your complete application package (including required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Standard on 05/19/2023.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HUDprovides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Executive Resources listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent StatementsAnything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
Extraneous documents provided with your application package will not be considered.
Assistant Secretary for Housing - Federal Housing Commissioner
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
US
Next steps
You will receive notification that your application has been received. Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements for the MTQs will be considered qualified for this position. Rating and ranking to determine the "Best Qualified" will be conducted by a panel of experts and will be based upon consideration of the degree to which applicants meet the mandatory requirements as described in the vacancy announcement. Interviews and qualifications inquiries may be required. To check the status of your application for this position, please login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" tab section and click on the vacancy that you have already applied to.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Resume: In addition to your written statements fully addressing the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) and other qualifications as applicable, submit a resume to describe your qualifications. Read what to include in your resume at: USAJOBS What to Include in Your Resume .
2. Written statements fully addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).
3. Transcripts: This position has a positive education requirement and requires proof of education for eligibility. You must submit with your application an official or unofficial transcript. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. This also applies to HUD employees.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (as applicable):
4. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that that reflects your grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), and career or career-conditional tenure in the competitive service. You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to prove possession of certain eligibilities.
If you are a former Federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must also submit your separation SF-50 showing your separation was not for performance or conduct reasons.
If you are a current member of the SES, you must provide an SF-50 documenting your appointment, as well as an SF-50 showing satisfactory completion of the SES Probationary Period. You must also provide an SF-50 demonstrating proof of previous career/career conditional appointment in the competitive service.
5. Most Recent Performance Appraisal. If you are a current Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal. You must also include an explanation if you have changed agencies and have not yet received a performance appraisal from your new agency. If you are a new Federal employee who has not yet received a performance rating, you must upload an explanation. NOTE: If you are a current Federal employee applying under VEOA, you must submit a performance appraisal or explanation(s) as required above.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information on your resume.
VETERANS:Veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred). If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15)and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
If you are a current active duty military member who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency which will allow you to apply under the (Veterans Opportunity to Work) VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. Submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA) The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) includes those eligible for veterans' preference OR have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service, including veterans who were separated shortly before completing the required 3-year period.
INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) If you are applying for selection priority under ICTAP, you must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility: a separation notice; a Notice of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting your separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; or a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
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.
Applicants must submit all the required information. Please follow the instructions listed for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin. To begin the process, click the APPLY button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process. If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USA Jobs account. To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared. To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account USA Jobs Account Login, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and sent is received and is accurate. Your complete application package (including required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 PM Eastern Standard on 05/19/2023.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: HUDprovides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Executive Resources listed in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Notice Concerning Materially False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent StatementsAnything you claim in the occupational questionnaire or in your resume may be subject to verification. By completing the electronic application process, you are certifying that any statements you make are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action.
Extraneous documents provided with your application package will not be considered.
Assistant Secretary for Housing - Federal Housing Commissioner
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
US
Next steps
You will receive notification that your application has been received. Applicants who meet the mandatory requirements for the MTQs will be considered qualified for this position. Rating and ranking to determine the "Best Qualified" will be conducted by a panel of experts and will be based upon consideration of the degree to which applicants meet the mandatory requirements as described in the vacancy announcement. Interviews and qualifications inquiries may be required. To check the status of your application for this position, please login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" tab section and click on the vacancy that you have already applied to.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
