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Special Advisor to the CFO, CG-0501-15

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Summary

This position is located in the Chief Financial Officer's Organization of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and serves as a senior advisor and representative to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—As determined by agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$186,206 - $257,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
CG 15
Promotion potential
15
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - Occasional Travel may be required.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
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
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
2026-DOF-0269
Control number
881805100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

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

Duties

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  • Evaluates the implications of financial policies, accounting standards, internal controls, information technology financial systems, budget projections, and external regulatory developments.
  • Develops well-supported recommendations and options for CFO consideration.
  • Coordinates policy analysis, identifies cross-functional impacts, and aligns recommendations with strategic objectives.
  • Drafts policy proposals and synthesizes information from multiple program offices to ensure Corporation-wide coherence.
  • Leads major, high-impact projects and initiatives on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer to advance Corporation-wide financial management, governance, and strategic priorities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.

Background Investigation (BI) required.

Qualifications

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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14 grade level or above in the Federal service.  Specialized experience is defined as experience analyzing financial policies, programs, and procedures; researching and recommending solutions to financial management activities; and providing advice and guidance to agency leaders on matters related to financial operations, resource allocation and internal controls.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

  • Organization/Agency's Name
  • Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Number of hours you worked per week
  • Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

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

Additional information

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. 

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

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500

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.

Once the application process is complete, your two page resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. OEs will review ONLY your two (2) page resume. OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).

If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phase(s) of the review process.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Financial Analysis                
  • Data Collection and Interpretation  
  • Critical Thinking                
  • Interpersonal Relationships                
  • Written Communication                
  • Planning and Organizing                
  • Project management                
  • Advising                            

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Agency contact information

Matthew Hendricks
Phone
312-382-6896
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
mahendricks@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States

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