The Policy Analyst will focus on collateral related policy topics including appraisal modernization, appraisal and collateral data, enterprise best practices, and regulatory policy. The Policy Analyst also monitors the enterprises activities including programs, products, business strategies and operations.

Duties

Office of Housing and Regulatory Policy The Office of Housing and Regulatory Policy (OHRP), part of the Division of Housing, Mission, and Goals (DHMG), is responsible for analyzing and developing housing and regulatory policy for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), as set forth in their statutory missions and congressional charters. Single Family Origination and Selling Team The policy analyst on this team evaluates and provides ongoing policy analysis across several dimensions, including secondary market loan delivery, operations and data; underwriting and collateral standards; programs and products; and quality control. The policy analyst will be involved in broad policy discussions related to access and the availability of mortgage credit, and mortgage data standardization. The duties listed below are described at the EL-12 grade level. At grade EL-11 you will perform these duties with varying levels of difficulty and supervision. Major Responsibilities: Incumbent selected will perform the following duties: Work with the Enterprises on the development of future collateral policy, including appraisal modernization and technology adoption. Work with senior staff on the further development of appraisal data standards. Complete analysis of policy proposals and present recommendations to team, division, and agency leadership. Work with the Enterprises on the development of appraisal best practices. Partner with other federal agencies on collateral-related activities in support of the cross-agency PAVE efforts. Leverage knowledge to support further adoption of technology in the collateral industry. Participate in developing and monitoring policy related to the Enterprises' single-family programs, products, business strategies, and operations. Assist in consulting with Congress, federal agencies, mortgage industry participants and related trade associations. Contribute to resolution of written and telephonic inquiries regarding housing finance programmatic and policy issues. Collaborate with housing finance experts, groups, and stakeholders through meetings, conferences, symposiums, and forums to support policy development for the Enterprises. Work on special projects and help coordinate within the FHFA and/or with the Enterprises, as appropriate. Develops presentation materials for such projects and is responsible for the accuracy of presentation materials. Keep abreast of developments in housing finance by monitoring real estate finance and marketing, and affordable housing trends and legislative developments. Apply information gathered in daily work assignments, as input for program modifications as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and those eligible for other hiring authorities.
• ***SF 50's are now required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include one showing your tenure and competitive status. You will not be considered without this.
• 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.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the Washington, DC duty location.
• 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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Policy Analyst (Appraisal) position, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements for each grade level described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts (official or unofficial) will be required as part of your application. Minimum Qualification Requirement for the EL/GS-11 level: To qualify for the EL/GS-11 grade level, you must meet one of the three qualification requirements described below for an EL/GS-11 level Policy Analyst. Please select the response that describes your education and/or experience. A. Degree: Ph.D. in finance, business administration, economics, public policy, urban planning, real estate or closely related field. -OR- B. Combination of education and experience: a combination of education and appropriate experience. -OR- C. Specialized Experience: I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the EL/GS-09 level in the Federal service or private sector. Examples of specialized experience includes the following: Demonstrated knowledge of the appraisal regulatory system and current appraisal-related issues. Experience evaluating collateral risk of single-family properties. Experience assessing single family property characteristics, values, and completing Enterprise appraisal forms. Work experience that includes knowledge of lender and vendor processes for evaluating collateral. Experience that includes comprehensive understanding of federal and state appraisal regulatory oversight. Assisted in gathering data and analyzing facts to support housing finance policy decisions. Note: To qualify using specialized experience your resume MUST demonstrate your ability to perform 3 of the 6 described above. Minimum Qualification Requirement for the EL/GS-12 level: To qualify for the EL/GS-12 grade level, you must demonstrate that you have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the EL/GS-11 level in the Federal service or private sector. Examples of specialized experience includes the following: Demonstrated knowledge of the appraisal regulatory system and current appraisal-related issues. Experience evaluating collateral risk of single-family properties. Experience assessing single family property characteristics, values, and completing Enterprise appraisal forms. Work experience that includes knowledge of lender and vendor processes for evaluating collateral. Experience that includes comprehensive understanding of federal and state appraisal regulatory oversight. Experience gathering data and analyzing facts to support housing finance policy decisions. Experience providing technical and policy recommendations regarding performance measurement and enforcement remedies for mortgage related activities. Note: To qualify using specialized experience your resume MUST demonstrate your ability to perform 4 of the 7 described above. Time-In-Grade: Current or former Federal government employees who have held an EL/GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time-in-grade requirement. To be eligible for the EL-11 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-09 or higher in the Federal Service. To be eligible for the EL-12 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-11 or higher in the Federal Service. A licensed or certified appraiser is desirable, but not required. Applicants who are licensed or certified appraisers must be in good standing. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20219 US
• Name: Devin Hinkle
• Phone: (202) 649-3777
• Email: [email protected]