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Deputy Director, Administrative Management and Operations, EM-0301-00

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP), Administrative Management and Operations Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C. 

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $315,000.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation benefits may be authorized in accordance with FDIC policy. These benefits require additional approval and are not considered final or guaranteed until that approval has been granted.
Salary
$280,000 - $315,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
EM 00
Promotion potential
EM - 00
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes - This position requires the selectee to file a public financial disclosure report (OGE Form 278e) as a condition of employment.
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
2026-EM-MP-0239
Control number
879915000

Duties

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  • Serves as the senior Division executive providing direction and oversight for the Division's functions related to budgeting and financial reporting; human resources management and training; information systems, security, and technology; procurement; and internal review and control activities and business continuity and ensuring that these functions are effectively executed in accordance with Division and Corporation objectives and priorities, as well as within statutory requirements and corporate policy guidelines.
  • Builds collaborative relationships with stakeholders in the Division and throughout the Corporation to achieve Division and Corporation objectives and priorities, including by representing the Division in meetings and on committees.
  • Recommends options to the Director for achieving Division and Corporation objectives and priorities based on data, analysis, and corporate policy guidelines.
  • Provides executive oversight of the coordination of audit activity with the Office of Inspector General, the General Accountability Office, the Office of Corporate Risk Management, and the Office of Corporate Management Control.
  • 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.
  • 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, and other matters. 

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 - Background Investigation (BI) required. 

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

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position [if applicable]. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel [or agency equivalent position] and not the Office of Special Counsel.

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 undertaken; 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 experiences identified must have been performed in an official supervisory role.

Leadership Experience 1: Experience in either the federal or state government or private sector, overseeing and coordinating the work of organizational units, including assigning work; directing changes to programs and priorities; and evaluating performance against goals; AND

Leadership Experience 2: Experience in either the federal or state government or private sector, managing employee performance and growth, including evaluating employee readiness for successive roles; recognizing accomplishments; providing feedback and development opportunities; and addressing performance/conduct issues; AND

Technical Experience: Experience in either the federal or state government or private sector, directing and managing two or more of the following functions: budgeting and financial reporting; human resources management and training; information systems, security, and technology; procurement; internal review and control activities and business continuity.

Education

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

Additional information

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 or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 

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.

This position is an Executive Manager, EM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15.

This position is in the Excepted Service. 

FDIC Executive Managers (EM) are in the Federal competitive service and not the Senior Executive Service (SES). As an EM at the FDIC, you will provide executive leadership and managerial direction over substantive activities related to planning, developing, executing, and coordinating the Corporation's programs and policies.

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 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

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 Rating Panel (MRP) will review your qualifications and experience against pre-established benchmarks. The rating panel will place applications in one of three quality categories, i.e., Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the assessment questions match the competencies listed below. 

3. Top ranked (Best Qualified) candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.

The competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below.

  • Direction Setting
  • Influencing Others
  • Organizational Performance
  • Organizational Stewardship
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Administrative Policies & Procedures - Identifies, understands, and applies administrative procedures and processes when performing administrative functions in support of an organization in federal or state government or in the private sector.
  • Business Technology - Understands impact of technology on work; applies computer applications or technology platforms to enhance productivity and communicate information; demonstrates ability to process information or develop work products using technology; uses technology to work efficiently or improve work processes/products.
  • Strategic Planning - Knowledge in strategic planning to provide executive level leadership and direction. 
  • Internal Controls & Risk Management - Knowledge to develop and implement internal controls and oversight of internal risk management functions. 
  • Operations & Resource Management - Knowledge of operational program and resource management business lines, including effective planning and utilization of budget, personnel, human and financial resources. 

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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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

At the FDIC, we work diligently to ensure financial safety for depositors across America. Since FDIC insurance began in 1934, not a single depositor has lost a cent of insured funds as a result of a failure. It takes many different skills to accomplish the vital mission of the FDIC. Find out where you fit in at the FDIC. Join the FDIC Team

Agency contact information

Melissa Jones
Phone
571-858-8245
Email
melijones@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Human Resources Branch, Executive Services Staff
3501 Fairfax Dr.
Room VS-E3012
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States

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