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Deputy Director, Corporate University, EM-0301-00

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Summary

This position is located in the Corporate University (CU) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $310,000.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/24/2025 to 10/30/2025
Salary
$275,000 to - $310,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
EM 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation benefits may be authorized according to FDIC policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
EM - 00
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes - This position requires the selectee to file a public financial disclosure report (OGE Form 278e) as a condition of employment.
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
2025-EM-0156
Control number
848803200

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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  • Provides overall direction to subordinate managers and works with the Assistant Directors and Chiefs of the respective sections to coordinate the design, development, maintenance and delivery of the identified training requirements supporting FDIC Offices and Divisions.
  • Works in concert with the Human Capital Officer, Divisions and Offices to develop human capital initiatives that include learning and development, succession management, and knowledge management strategies.
  • Directs and coordinates the operations of subordinate Assistant Directors and Chiefs to ensure initiatives and operations align with Agency and Corporate University performance goals and objectives.
  • Implements effective internal controls to ensure prudent use of program funding, personnel, and contracted resources, and drive successful outcomes for the Corporation. Participates in the annual budget formulation process to identify resource requirements (financial, human resources, classrooms, and technology) to support learning and development.
  • Understands and interprets FDIC business strategies and objectives and aligns learning programs accordingly. Develops a business-driven operating plan for the University, setting policy and direction for their respective functional areas and implements strategies for Corporate University.
  • Works with corporation executives, managers and employees to assess current, and anticipate future, training and development needs. Prioritizes requests for new learning and development programs and determines the appropriate means for course delivery, such as classroom, computer-based instruction, Internet (e-learning), and/or simulation based on course development and design practices.
  • Recommends and establishes strategic alliances with both private sector and Federal agencies to promote collaboration and joint partnerships on key learning and development initiatives. Identifies appropriate partners to develop and deliver course material, such as industry group vendors, universities, and other agency groups.
  • Understands and appropriately applies best practices in training and development that are relevant to the FDIC's organizational goals and corporate initiatives. Maintains awareness of emerging learning and development approaches and the associated technology required to support learning.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management authority directly or indirectly through subordinate senior managers to include: planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback. Addresses personnel matters promptly in accordance with FDIC policy and procedures and reinforces the FDIC Core Values. Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources, OPC, 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 programs are administered effectively and in accordance with broadly stated objectives and priorities.
  • Implements an effective human capital strategy to establish a collaborative leadership team that achieves results while effectively managing the Corporate University operation. Identifies training and developmental needs for staff and provides regular recognition of staff.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your résumé to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font).  If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

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 progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments.

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 1: Experience in supervising and coordinating the work of organizational units directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including assigning work; directing changes to programs and priorities; and evaluating performance against goals; AND

Leadership Experience 2: Experience in managing employee performance and growth directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including evaluating employee readiness for successive roles; recognizing accomplishments, providing feedback and development opportunities, and addressing performance/conduct issues; AND

Leadership Experience 3: Experience in overseeing implementation of and improvements to recruiting, hiring, training, utilization, and succession readiness of staff; AND

Technical Experience: Experience in managing three or more segments of a training program at the enterprise level, including curriculum design and development, training delivery, training operations and support, innovation, training customer relationship management, strategic planning, resource allocation and management, evaluating performance, and managing workflow.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

FDIC Employees: The five-day notification process does not apply to corporate and executive manager positions. Failure to provide your up-to-date resume in support of your qualifications for this position by the closing date will limit your ability to receive maximum consideration. Take a moment to ensure that your resume reflects the qualification requirements of this position by the closing date.

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period as applicable to appointment type.

If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

1. 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. 

2. If you are found minimally qualified, a Management Screening Panel (MSP) will review your resume against pre-established benchmarks related to the competencies/KSAs, to determine if you possess the competencies/KSAs and key experiences. 

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

  • Direction Setting
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Organizational Awareness
  • Developing Others
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Knowledge of enterprise level technical training, leadership & development programs, governance frameworks, and the ability to maintain high standards and academic rigor.
  • Knowledge of program evaluation methods and techniques, and skill in establishing and using performance metrics to guide program decisions and organizational progress.

3. Top ranked candidates will be invited to participate in one or more structured panel interviews to further assess technical competencies, confirm organizational fit, and commitment to American ideals.

Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies/KSAs. Only include experience directly relevant to the position. 

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. 


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