Summary

This position is located in the Division of Insurance and Research, Headquarters of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support with variety of duties and responsibilities to ensure that the Division is operating in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with the established policies, procedures and regulations.

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

Duties

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At the full performance level, major duties include:

• Conducts detailed analysis of the business operations within the Division's internal control program to verify appropriate controls are in place to identify risk.
• Evaluates and assesses business units to ensure compliance with the Corporate internal control program and the Division's policies and procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates work paper documents and analyzes the effectiveness of business processes and determines compliance in meeting the organization's established goals.
• Reviews and assesses external audit reviews, obtains requested information from Division staff, analyzes and drafts audit responses, and develops follow-up procedures, if necessary.
• Performs cost-benefit analysis and assists in the formulation, justification, and monitoring of the Division's budget. Monitors budget performance on a monthly basis and analyzes budget trends. Investigates, identifies, and explains budget variances to managers and staff.
• Analyzes data and information using quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques and resources in the preparation of work products.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required.

Conditions of Employment and Security Process | FDIC.gov

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 for the CG-09, applicants must have:

one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-07 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing operational, analytical, and technical assignments to include developing and applying program management principles and practices. Familiarity with Microsoft suite tools.

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a master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B or J.D., if related) or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree.

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a combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be combined with experience.

To qualify for the CG-11, applicants must have:

one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CG-09 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing operational, analytical, and technical assignments to include developing and applying program management principles and practices relating to coordinating projects, developing requirements packages for related services in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

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a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

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a combination of education and experience that meets the requirements for the CG-11. You must have graduate level education as described above, beyond the 2nd full year of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

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

See requirements stated under QUALIFICATIONS.

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.

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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.

Benefits

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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.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

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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.