This position is for an Examination Specialist/Senior Examination Specialist (Modeling) in the Division of FHLBank Regulation (DBR), Office of Credit Risk, AMA and Investments Modeling Branch. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for conducting analyses of the risks facing the regulated entities, with a focus on highly complex credit risk modeling topics.
Summary
This position is for an Examination Specialist/Senior Examination Specialist (Modeling) in the Division of FHLBank Regulation (DBR), Office of Credit Risk, AMA and Investments Modeling Branch. In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for conducting analyses of the risks facing the regulated entities, with a focus on highly complex credit risk modeling topics.
The Division of FHLBank Regulation (DBR) is responsible for carrying out the FHFA's statutory duties for ensuring that: 1) the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) and the Office of Finance (OF) operate safely and soundly, and 2) the FHLBanks remain adequately capitalized. These functions are performed through on-site examinations and off-site monitoring of the FHLBanks and the OF. The DBR also is responsible for policy and regulatory analysis, formulating and planning strategic goals, and conducting and evaluating long-range projects and proposals for all Agency programs relating to the FHFA's supervision and oversight of the FHLBank System.
The DBR monitors and analyzes the financial condition and performance of the FHLBanks and the market, credit, liquidity, operational, and model risks facing the FHLBanks. The DBR also collects financial and other data from the FHLBanks to support the Division's regulatory, policy, supervisory, monitoring, and examination functions. Monitoring and analysis staff participate in on-site examinations at the FHLBanks/OF and provide analyses of issues affecting the FHLBanks/OF as requested by the Deputy Director.
Position Overview
The Examination Specialist/Senior Examination Specialist (Modeling) will conduct analyses of the risks facing the regulated entities, with a focus on highly complex credit risk modeling topics in the areas of FHLBank secured credit programs, single-family mortgage programs, investment activities, and unsecured credit exposures, to identify and assess emerging and embedded risks. In this role, the incumbent will maintain knowledge of best practices of matters related to credit risk modeling, credit risk management, and other areas as appropriate; provide expert guidance on complex and/or controversial issues on FHLBank secured and unsecured credit activities and other supervision matters that may have broad implications; participate in examinations, ongoing monitoring, and other supervisory activities as needed, which involve travel to the regulated entities; and analyze the implications and impact of current and proposed supervision policies, programs, and practices.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The Examination Specialist/Senior Examination Specialist (Modeling) duties listed below are at the EL-14 grade level. Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties with varying levels of supervision and difficulty:
Lead and/or conduct highly complex regulatory safety and soundness examinations (including target examinations and horizontal reviews) with emphasis on modeling.
Use appropriate credit risk modeling software to quantify and assess credit risk as part of examinations and ongoing monitoring activities.
Complete examination work steps, including those related to credit risk modeling.
Produce required examination deliverables which include findings memoranda, examination work-papers, and inputs for the reports of examination.
Maintain knowledge of issues, trends, and advances in credit risk, credit risk modeling, industry guidance, regulatory expectations, and risk-based examinations of large, complex financial institutions.
Lead and/or significantly contribute to the development of supervisory scope, risk-based examination strategies, work plans, reports and memoranda completed according to prescribed FHFA's mission, vision and regulatory and supervisory policy, program guidelines and standards to assess FHLBank asset quality with emphasis in credit risk modeling.
Assess adequacy of current examination techniques related to credit risk modeling and recommends and develop enhancements to examination techniques.
Identify, measure, and communicate emerging risks in the FHLBank System, including those in banking, financial, housing market, operational risk, and mortgage market developments that could impact credit risk.
Prepare written routine and ad-hoc monitoring reports and examination deliverables, providing evaluative, factually accurate, and relevant commentaries that convey and support highly technical or complex conclusions drawn and are appropriate to the complexity of operations being examined or assessed.
Communicate complex, technical, and other supervisory conclusions, opinions and recommendations including their support to senior management to elicit management's views.
Maintain effective communications internally and external to the agency to ensure that appropriate coordination and follow-up activities take place.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply).
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
FHFA participates in e-Verify. All new hires must complete the I-9 Employment Verification form either on or before their first day of employment. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
This position is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) Chapter 343.
This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the Washington, DC duty location.
Qualifications
You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for the 0570 series, you must meet one of the following requirements:
A. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, banking, business administration, commercial or banking law, economics, finance, marketing, or other fields related to the position.
-OR-
B. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:
Work requiring a thorough knowledge and the application of commercial accounting or auditing principles and practices (but less than full professional accounting knowledge) with a financial institution.
Examining or auditing such financial institutions as savings and loan associations, savings or commercial banking institutions or trust companies, farm credit associations, or Federal or State credit unions.
Professional accounting or auditing work that provided a broad knowledge of the application of accounting or auditing principles and practices.
Work that provided a thorough knowledge of Federal and State laws applicable to the type of financial institution involved (e.g., savings and loan associations, Bank for Cooperatives, savings or commercial banks, investment institutions, etc.), and of the operations and practices of such institutions.
-OR-
C. Certificate: A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) obtained through written examination in a State, territory, or the District of Columbia meets the EL/GS-5 level requirements. Applicants with such certificates may also qualify for higher grade levels based on their education and or experience.
In addition to meeting the above basic education, experience, or certification requirements, applicants must also meet the following minimum qualifications for their desired grade level:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualification EL-12: I qualify for the EL/GS-12 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-11 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with most or all of the statements described below.
Examples of specialized experience include:
Participating in credit risk modeling in one of the following areas: secured and unsecured credit, single-family mortgages, investment portfolios; AND
Conducting reviews, examinations, or analysis of financial institutions, with a focus on credit risk modeling, including assessing secured and unsecured credit exposure, investment portfolios, and model-driven risk measures to assess risk and support supervisory or business decisions; AND
Analyzing financial, portfolio, or market data using tools such as Excel, STATA, SQL, MATLAB, Tableau, or similar applications to identify trends, evaluate portfolio performance or model results, and support assessments of credit risk; AND
Preparing or contributing to written reports, briefings, or summaries to communicate findings and support decision-making; AND/OR
Reviewing policies, procedures, model documentation, or internal controls to help assess governance, risk management practices, and compliance with guidance; AND/OR
Monitoring trends and advances in credit risk, credit risk modeling, industry guidance, regulatory expectations, and risk-based examinations of large, complex financial institutions.
Minimum Qualification EL-13: I qualify for the EL/GS-13 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-12 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with most or all of the statements described below.
Examples of specialized experience include:
Working extensively with credit risk modeling in one of the following areas: secured and unsecured credit, single-family mortgages, investment portfolios; AND
Performing and conducting reviews, examinations, or monitoring of financial institutions, with a focus on credit risk modeling, including assessing secured and unsecured credit exposure, investment portfolios, and model-driven risk measures, to assess risk and support supervisory or business decisions; AND
Overseeing and analyzing financial, portfolio, or market data using tools such as Excel, STATA, SQL, MATLAB, Tableau, or similar applications to identify trends, evaluate portfolio performance or model results, and identify emerging risks; AND
Writing reports, memoranda, or analytical summaries to clearly present findings and recommend actions to stakeholders; AND/OR
Evaluating model documentation, methodologies, assumptions, and internal controls, including model validation results or governance practices, to assess effectiveness and identify weaknesses or gaps; AND/OR
Monitoring and tracking trends and advances in credit risk, credit risk modeling, industry guidance, regulatory expectations, and risk-based examinations of large, complex financial institutions, including experience developing new credit risk monitoring and assessment reports.
Minimum Qualification EL-14: I qualify for the EL/GS-14 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-13 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with all of the statements described below.
Examples of specialized experience include:
Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in credit risk modeling in one of the following areas: secured and unsecured credit, single-family mortgages, investment portfolios; AND
Leading complex reviews, examinations, or analysis of financial institutions, with emphasis on credit risk modeling, including assessing secured and unsecured credit exposure, investment portfolios, and model-driven risk measures, to evaluate overall risk and inform strategy or supervisory decisions.; AND
Evaluating models, assumptions, performance, and relevant market or economic conditions, including reviewing model methodologies and validation processes, to identify model risk issues and emerging risks; AND
Developing approaches, plans, or strategies, such as designing risk assessments, monitoring frameworks, or analytical methodologies, to evaluate complex credit and model risk; AND
Developing new credit risk monitoring and assessment reports using data management and modeling skills to identify highly complex current and emerging credit risks; AND
Advising leadership or stakeholders on credit risk, model risk, and related issues, including presenting findings and recommending corrective actions, to influence decision-making.
**Failure to provide your transcripts, when required, for any of the options above will remove you from the hiring process**
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.
Education
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
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
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 ACCOMMODATION: 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.
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.
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.
This position is being filled through the Federal Housing Finance Agency's hiring authority granted by the Housing Economic Recovery Act (HERA) and is considered a Mission Critical Occupation. For this reason, veteran's preference does not apply to this announcement.
For this position, you will be required to complete a narrative assessment through your responses to the prompts in the questionnaire portion of the announcement. If you meet the minimum qualification requirements and are eligible for the position, your narrative assessment responses will be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts. Through your narrative assessment responses, you will be measured on the following competencies:
Competencies:
Technical Proficiency
Critical and Analytical Thinking
Oral and Written Communication
To fulfill the requirements of the narrative assessment, applicants must provide a written response to the following prompts in their assessment questionnaire:
Describe your experience completing supervision, reviews, or examination of credit risk models used by large and/or complex financial institutions.
Describe three credit or model risk related topics/data points that may impact an FHLBank's (or a similar institution's) credit risk management activities.
Describe your experience using large datasets and the tools used to manage and complete analysis of those datasets.
Provide an example of your experience developing narrative-based deliverables detailing evaluation of investment or mortgage portfolio credit risk model results and/or modeling activities.
Describe a time you had to explain or defend your technical conclusions or risk-based recommendations to stakeholders who had a different perspective. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?
There will also be a short questionnaire to determine your eligibility for the position, if you meet the basic requirement, if you meet the required specialized experience, and a certification of your application (this question is to ensure that the documentation submitted, and the responses selected are factual and accurate).
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.
In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for an appointment to (FHFA) disclose criminal history record information before the appointing authority extends a tentative offer to the applicant. Allegations of FHFA violations of this Act may be submitted to fairchanceactcomplaints@fhfa.gov or to Fair Chance Act Complaints, Office of Human Resources Management, Employee Relations Branch, FHFA 400 7th Street, SW Washington DC 20219 within 30 days from the agency employee's alleged non-compliance with the law.
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.
FHFA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents:
1. Your Resume: If you have not written a federal resume before, you may want to check out the new USAJOBS Help Center link (USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?), as it details what you should, and should not, include in your resume. Below you will find some of the required information that you should include in your federal resume:
Contact Information: Your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience: Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
Education, certifications or licensures: If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume.
Other important information regarding your resume:
As a part of the Executive Order 14170 titled, "Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service", all applicant resumes must be 2 pages or less. The long-form Federal resume style is now prohibited under this Executive Order. To be compliant with this guidance, please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Due to the new 2-page resume limitation, finalists for this position may be asked to provide additional previous employment information for pay setting purposes.
2. Required, if applicable: This position may require a minimum level of education or a combination of education and experience. Please submit your transcripts (official or unofficial) along with your application. Failure to provide transcripts, when required, will result in removal from the hiring process. Note: If you are selected for a position, an official transcript will be required before onboarding.
3. Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.)
4. Required, if applicable: Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc.).
5. Other Supporting Documents:
Cover letter, optional
SF-50, optional
Important Notes:
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Additional materials will not be accepted after the announcement closes (e.g. updated grades, updated resume, etc.).
Your full name must be clearly visible on all documents.
Do not submit encrypted documents.
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If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualification.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/22/2026 to receive consideration (if there is a cap on the number of applications, the announcement may close earlier. If this is the case, be sure to apply as soon as possible). To successfully apply to this announcement, please follow these steps:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
When submitting your documentation, make sure your resume is updated and contains all relevant experience (and dates that the experience was obtained). Ensure that your resume describes experience that is directly related to the Specialized Experience Statements found in the "Qualifications" section of the announcement.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Once you have submitted your application package, write down the announcement number and control number. Please also ensure that you are using a current or relevant email address, so that any communication or updates regarding the announcement can be received.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Ryan Stanger at ryan.stanger@fhfa.gov or 771-233-7320 to obtain an alternative application.
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219
US
Next steps
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 their resume. All applicants who are found to be minimally qualified (i.e., they meet the specialized experience and any basic education requirements, if applicable) will have their narrative assessment responses evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts (this assessment tool will determine the score that applicants are given). After each of the narrative assessment responses have been evaluated, applicant scores will be entered into the system to determine who is considered Best Qualified. All applicants who are determined to be among the Best Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further review. 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 three months from the opening date of this announcement, eligible applicants for this position may be referred for consideration for the additional position(s)***
FHFA may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for FHFA to share your application with others in FHFA for similar positions. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Federal Housing Finance Agency or at other agencies across the Federal government.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
FHFA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents:
1. Your Resume: If you have not written a federal resume before, you may want to check out the new USAJOBS Help Center link (USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?), as it details what you should, and should not, include in your resume. Below you will find some of the required information that you should include in your federal resume:
Contact Information: Your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience: Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement.
Education, certifications or licensures: If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume.
Other important information regarding your resume:
As a part of the Executive Order 14170 titled, "Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service", all applicant resumes must be 2 pages or less. The long-form Federal resume style is now prohibited under this Executive Order. To be compliant with this guidance, please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
Due to the new 2-page resume limitation, finalists for this position may be asked to provide additional previous employment information for pay setting purposes.
2. Required, if applicable: This position may require a minimum level of education or a combination of education and experience. Please submit your transcripts (official or unofficial) along with your application. Failure to provide transcripts, when required, will result in removal from the hiring process. Note: If you are selected for a position, an official transcript will be required before onboarding.
3. Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.)
4. Required, if applicable: Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc.).
5. Other Supporting Documents:
Cover letter, optional
SF-50, optional
Important Notes:
Utilize the preview feature of USA Jobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible.
Additional materials will not be accepted after the announcement closes (e.g. updated grades, updated resume, etc.).
Your full name must be clearly visible on all documents.
Do not submit encrypted documents.
Tips: Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USA Jobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USA Jobs preview feature.
If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualification.
Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/22/2026 to receive consideration (if there is a cap on the number of applications, the announcement may close earlier. If this is the case, be sure to apply as soon as possible). To successfully apply to this announcement, please follow these steps:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
When submitting your documentation, make sure your resume is updated and contains all relevant experience (and dates that the experience was obtained). Ensure that your resume describes experience that is directly related to the Specialized Experience Statements found in the "Qualifications" section of the announcement.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
Once you have submitted your application package, write down the announcement number and control number. Please also ensure that you are using a current or relevant email address, so that any communication or updates regarding the announcement can be received.
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Ryan Stanger at ryan.stanger@fhfa.gov or 771-233-7320 to obtain an alternative application.
FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
400 7th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20219
US
Next steps
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 their resume. All applicants who are found to be minimally qualified (i.e., they meet the specialized experience and any basic education requirements, if applicable) will have their narrative assessment responses evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts (this assessment tool will determine the score that applicants are given). After each of the narrative assessment responses have been evaluated, applicant scores will be entered into the system to determine who is considered Best Qualified. All applicants who are determined to be among the Best Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further review. 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 three months from the opening date of this announcement, eligible applicants for this position may be referred for consideration for the additional position(s)***
FHFA may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for FHFA to share your application with others in FHFA for similar positions. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Federal Housing Finance Agency or at other agencies across the Federal government.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
