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Assistant Director, Closing Data and Operations, CM-1101-00 (FDIC-Only)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Summary

This position is located in the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships, Financial Services Branch, Closing Data and Operations Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in either Dallas, TX, New York City, NY, or Washington, D.C.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $277,500.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—As determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$174,589 - $277,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
CM 00
Promotion potential
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
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
NCS/High Risk
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 confidential disclosure report (OGE FORM 450) as a condition of employment.
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
2026-CM-0362
Control number
891905900

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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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As the Assistant Director, Closing Data and Operations, the incumbent is responsible for the following:

  • Directs planning and readiness for financial institution resolutions across a range of functions including information technology (IT) management, resolution data management, cyber security incident response, Proforma and Settlements.
  • Directs management and staff responsible for acquisition of general ledger, asset and deposit data from failing banks. Directs federal and contractor teams that produce stakeholder deliverables and populate FDIC systems of record which are time-sensitive and critical to the resolution process.
  • Directs management and technical experts responsible for IT management for failing institutions including conducting the Technical Operations Review of failing institutions and planning for strategies to mitigate IT and data challenges.
  • Directs management and staff overseeing complex work assignments related to completion of the Proforma for failed banks. Ensures collaboration with Receivership Accounting program areas on resolution staffing and development of work products for all phases of the resolution process.
  • Directs all aspects of the settlement process and directs the team that serves as the principal point of contact and subject matter expert for receivership settlements of failed financial institutions and associated transactions with the assuming institutions.
  • Directs the staff who works closely with support contractors that will be performing various duties related to and directly involving the resolution of failed banks. Provides direction and guidance to management staff and Oversight Managers assigned to monitor contractor performance and compliance and works with the program areas to ensure adequate oversight of the Technical Monitors.
  • Analyzes and/or evaluates bank closing and other simulation exercises that test the Division’s operational readiness based on differing scenarios. Works closely with external parties to develop simulation strategies, logistics, and evaluation criteria for measuring results.
  • Serves as technical expert overseeing complex work assignments related to the data management and processing from financial institution failure(s). Specializes in systems or aspects of systems utilized by the specific program areas and/or the financial systems utilized in deposits and loans.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management authority ensuring that all operating programs directed are administered effectively and in accordance with statutory mandates and broadly stated objectives and priorities. Assigns work based on priorities and complexity of the assignments. Provides leadership, advice, guidance, and constructive feedback to staff on roles, responsibilities, and goals.
  • Evaluates employee performance and approves other personnel actions including leave, awards, promotions, reassignments, and disciplinary actions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your resume 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.

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

This position requires the selectee to file a confidential financial disclosure report (OGE Form 450) as a condition of employment.

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

This position requires Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required

This position requires a Non-Sensitive/High Risk Background Investigation (BI).

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, skills, and abilities 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 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 coordinating the work of employees in a work unit, including assigning and evaluating work; setting priorities, timelines, and expectations; and monitoring progress against goals; AND

Leadership Experience 2: Experience in setting performance expectations; assessing employee performance; providing recognition and rewards; providing feedback and development opportunities; addressing performance or conduct issues; and participating in recruitment and hiring activities; AND

Technical Experience: Experience in leading a multi-disciplinary team and/or project engaged in a wide variety of activities to include data management, information technology management, accounting and financial management program activities.

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. 

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

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

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

This position is a Corporate Manager, CM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15.

This is a recommended minimum step 9 position.

The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 27.26% to a high of 40.07%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates,  click here.

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 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.

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.

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

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

  • Direction Setting
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Advising
  • Knowledge of banking industry and the financial operations of banks and other financial entities.
  • Ability to apply advanced knowledge of bank IT operations, IT project management, software development, data engineering, emerging FinTech, cybersecurity, and super intelligence to plan, evaluate, and implement complex technical solutions. 

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

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Agency contact information

Naima Headley
Phone
571-537-8800
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
nheadley@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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