Senior Program Analyst (Oversight)

Summary

This position is for a Senior Program Analyst (Oversight) at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In this role, the incumbent will serve as the Agency's senior operational lead for the coordination, tracking, quality control, and execution of all Agency audit and oversight workflows.

Duties

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Office of General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal advice and representation to every office in FHFA regarding all aspects of FHFA's activities and operations.

Position Overview

The Senior Program Analyst (Oversight) will serve as the operational engine that supports oversight, audit, congressional affairs, and other Agency staff and ensure that Agency processes, documentation, task management, and cross-office communication related to oversight inquiries are accurate, timely, well-organized, and compliant with Agency policy. This position will also provide operational services and support for Congressional relations as directed by the OCAC, assisting in tasks necessary to prepare the Agency for Congressional inquiries, briefings, and productions, but without serving as the coordinator of Congressional relations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal operational coordinator for all external audits, oversight engagements, and Requests for Information (RFIs), ensuring alignment with the Agency's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and legal guidance
• Conduct analysis of processes and activities undertaken and work to develop creative solutions to highly problematic program areas identified.
• Support and, when appropriate, represent the Agency in Congressional briefings, hearings, transmittals, and inquiries in coordination with the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications while providing operational support services for Congressional relations as directed by the OCAC, including preparing materials for inquiries, transmittals, briefings, hearings, and staff requests (non-legal content).
• Manage centralized tracking of incoming Congressional inquiries, deadlines, responses, supporting documentation, and production schedules, following workflow guidance from the OCAC.
• Serve as the operational hub linking OGC (Litigation Branch), OCAC, and the Internal Controls and Compliance Branch ensuring unified, consistent, and disciplined oversight workflows across all phases of an audit or Congressional response.
• Review administrative reports processes, identify areas for improvement, develop and implement enhanced changes or corrective action(s) needed.
• Develop, refine, and maintain tracking systems, dashboards, SOPs, and production workflows to strengthen audit readiness and Congressional response operations.
• Lead comprehensive reviews of key program policies to find gaps or determine needed updates; develop new or modified policies, issuances, and directives as appropriate; and serve as the key catalyst in the adoption and implementation of policy proposals developed.
• Serve as a high-level consultant and authoritative advisor to executive management and external stakeholders; deliver decision-ready briefings, policy/program recommendations, and strategic reports to senior management.
• Advise management on the effectiveness and efficiency of oversight activities and initiatives; identify areas for improvement and recommend creative solutions to address areas of concern.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply).
• Bargaining Unit Status: Ineligible
• FHFA participates in e-Verify. All New hires must complete the I-9 Employment Verification form either on or before their first day of employment. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.
• This position may be required to complete a financial disclosure report. All EL-15 and Executives (LL) are required to complete an annual financial disclosure report.

Qualifications

You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualification EL-15: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below.

Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-15 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-14 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below.

Examples of specialized experience include:

• Managing or handling Congressional inquiries, investigations, hearings, or oversight engagements either on behalf of a federal agency/organization or on the part of congresspeople or committees.
• Coordinating responses or deliverables across an agency/organization to ensure unified, accurate, consistent, and timely work products while driving efficiencies in processes and workflows.
• Interpreting policies, guidance, or program requirements to develop goals, target timelines, and performance metrics, and monitoring progress towards meeting those goals.
• Translating operational requirements, status information, and risks into clear, decision-ready materials for senior leadership, program offices, and other key stakeholders.

Selective Placement Factor: This is an additional minimum requirement to determine if you have the experience necessary for the position.

• Must have demonstrated extensive experience managing and coordinating interactions with congressional committees related to banking, financial services, housing, or oversight on behalf of a federal agency/organization or on the part of congresspeople.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

An Overview of FHFA's Benefits provides a summary of benefits for the current fiscal year.

This position may be required to complete a financial disclosure report.

Benefits

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