Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current FDIC permanent employees with competitive status eligibility.

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• Manages a team of information specialists involved in wide-ranging data processing, data management, user support, financial institution processing, and systems.
• Oversees and evaluates (1) the acquisition of data from services and financial institutions, (2) the conversion of data from the bank's format to a format compatible for use with FDIC applications (3) the reconciliation of data to bank systems (4) the analysis of data and rectification/correction of data, and (5) the dissemination of reports generated from the data. Validates processes and controls are compliant with all automation aspects of systems/system interfaces to ensure timely and accurate flow of data and reporting.
• Using project management techniques and software, plans, tracks, and co-ordinates work of information specialists engaged in projects and development of new and improved procedures.
• Participates in operational reviews and develops plans for modifying and improving existing systems, practices, and techniques. Oversees procedural changes, controls documentation changes, and ensures staff is provided adequate instructions and training when changes in procedures or policy occur.
• Participates in or leads FDIC projects related to new banking technology reviews, e-banking as used by the financial industry, DRR systems user groups, and process improvement projects. Participates in developing documentation of projects, white papers, and other written reports.
• During bank closings, acts as the Information Technology Manager. Manages and controls data processing, item processing, and other data sources including web pages, e-banking, and control of access to systems. Supervises staff in data mapping and conversion, equipment set-up and control, and reports to the closing manager any potentially sensitive or unresolved issues.
• Assess closing needs by attending pre-closing meetings or going directly to the financial institution, pre-closing to gather data. Determine training needs and tools, coordinate training opportunities, and oversee maintenance of IT bank closing instructions and manuals.
• Responsible for ensuring bank-closing equipment is maintained in good condition, tracked and controlled through an inventory system, and that the most current images, versions, and virus scans are loaded.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management authority and performs the full range of performance management duties including planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback to others on their performance. Identifies training and developmental needs for staff and provides regular recognition of staff. Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/ disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc.
• Ensures that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, and programs are executed equitably consistent with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; organizes, coordinates, and manages the work of diverse teams of employees by assigning work, developing employee skills, assessing/monitoring employee performance, and promoting inclusion. 

Conditions of employment

Employment Conditions.

High Risk Position – Background Investigation (BI) required.  

Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through serving in roles that require managing projects/teams or guiding the technical work of others.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised).

Leadership Experience: Experience in leading and coordinating projects, including establishing expectations, reviewing work products/services, monitoring progress, and providing guidance and feedback to team members.

Technical Experience: Experience in planning, implementing, and directing institution technical and operational closing and post-closing resolution strategies, data mining projects, and other IT projects to facilitate effective receivership and/or resolution operations.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contains sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. 

Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

The competencies/KSAs you will be assessed on are listed below.

• HR Management
• Change Management
• Creativity and Innovation
• Financial and Resource Management
• External Awareness
• Leveraging Diversity
• Knowledge of the mission, functions, and organization of FDIC and DRR; and the law, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures dealing with one or more of the division's core functional areas, i.e., information technology management, resolutions, deposit insurance, and claims, proforma, receivership accounting, asset management or asset sales.
• Knowledge of the operations of complex financial institutions, including bank applications, operations, and record-keeping processes and systems. Experience in meeting and negotiating ongoing services and deconversion processes with IT service providers for failed financial institutions.
• Knowledge of financial institution data processing to direct or assist with system shutdown, control, and security at the closing of a failed financial institution; and skill in working with bank service bureaus and bank systems management to gain control over a failed financial institution's data, obtain needed information prior to a bank's failure and to recommend solutions to resolve complex situations or data processing problems at a bank closing.

You do not need to respond separately to these competencies/KSAs. Your resume will serve as a response to the competencies/KSAs. 

Applicants must provide details of the duties performed as they relate to the qualifying experience and competencies/KSAs. Experience must be explicitly stated in the resume as experience not specifically described in the resume cannot be assumed. Resumes that are vague or don't address specific requirements will not receive maximum consideration.