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Senior Examination Systems Specialist (Systems and Reporting), CG-0301-15

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Summary

This position is located in Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP), Compliance & CRA Examinations Branch and serves as a technical expert on technology needs for the Framework for Oversight of Compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Activities User Suite (FOCUS) and other complex examination-related tools and systems.

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

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
11/19/2025 to 12/03/2025
Salary
$184,363 to - $255,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
CG 15
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 provided in accordance with FDIC policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
2025-DCP-B0158
Control number
850436900

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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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  • Leads collaboration with developers, team leaders, senior IT Specialists, architects, supervisor, contractors, and customers to define project/tasks, functional and non-functional requirements for testing and to evaluate and identify alternative testing solutions.
  • Experienced in the agile development of systems and tools pertaining to supervision, examination, and enforcement of consumer compliance and CRA. Strong knowledge and expertise in the use of agile ceremonies to support timely development and delivery of products/services.
  • Provides the Division Director and Senior Deputy Director (Compliance & CRA Examinations and Enforcement) description of complex issues provides well-supported recommendations, reviews and presents alternative options, and effectively implements executive decisions.
  • Represents the Division in activities and meetings, conducted within the Corporation on an interagency basis or with industry and community representatives, pertaining to development of application, systems, and tool related to consumer compliance, fair lending, and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) matters.
  • Develops job aids, user manual and training videos in compliance with the FDIC branding style and section 508 standards and publishes materials for use by stakeholders.
  • Develops communications regarding upcoming technological changes and the examination processes.
  • Develops and executes testing protocols and scripts. Documents exceptions, reviews findings with other subject matter experts and developers, and drafts bugs or product backlog items to facilitate grooming and development. Analyzes complex software in a test environment and provides viable technical solutions and alternatives to business customers.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Completion Of Financial Disclosure May Be Required.

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

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) 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.

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.

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-14 level or above in the Federal service.  Specialized experience is defined as experience participating in development and maintenance of a business solution(s), developing and executing user testing, and creating training materials for technology applications in support of the mission, business lines, and strategic operational objectives.

Applicants eligible for CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 or higher in the online assessment to be determined “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here.

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.

Education

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

Additional information

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $255,000.

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.

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.

The competencies for the Senior Examination Systems Specialist (Systems and Reporting) position are:

  • Written Communication
  • Oral/Non-Written Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Financial Regulations
  • Business Technology
  • Technical Problem Solving

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