This is a position designated as an FHFA Executive by the Director based on the incumbent's influence over and accountability for effectively accomplishing the FHFA mission. Following is a general description of the executive roles and responsibilities representative of FHFA executive positions, followed by a description of programs and functions managed, reporting structure, and the specific roles and responsibilities assigned specifically to this position.

Duties

Oversees the management of assigned organizational unit and/or program area, directing and coordinating the implementation of programs and policies for assigned functional area. Analyzes the implications and impact of current and proposed policies, programs, and practices, with broad discretion to approve courses of action and resolve concerns of major significance. Recruits, leads, motivates, and develops a staff of employees. Evaluates performance in accordance with FHFA guidelines; makes personnel decisions regarding hiring, promotions, adverse actions, etc; provides training and development opportunities. Provides assignments and training in an equitable manner to all employees taking into consideration the needs of FHFA and career development goals of individuals. Promotes a harassment free work environment consistent with EEO and affirmative employment principles. Establishes objectives and goals in support of the agency/organization's mission and strategic/operating plans. Develops short and long term plans and establishes priorities for the organization. Plans and manages resources with accountability for achievement of organizational goals and objectives and for overall agency results. AND/OR Serves as a senior advisor to the Director, providing advice as a technical authority on complex, mission critical areas where topics have little or no precedent and broad implication. Performs other special assignments of a responsible, urgent, and often sensitive nature. Functional Roles and Responsibilities Specific to This Executive Position: Directs and manages all matters related to the diversity in management, employment, and business activities. Reports to the Director of the agency. Serves as the agency official with overall responsibility and accountability for ensuring the agency's implementation of policies, programs, and procedures to promote diversity and increase or sustain workforce diversity levels consistent with the demographics of the United States. Directs the development and implementation of standards and procedures to ensure, to the maximum extent possible, the fair inclusion and utilization of minorities, women, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses in all business and activities of the agency at all levels, including in procurement and all types of contracts. Directs and develops a comprehensive EEO program evaluation system for FHFA that includes on-site program evaluation, analyses of required narrative and statistical reports, comparisons of objectives and actual accomplishments, and identification of program status, deficiencies, and needed improvements in the implementation and execution of FHFA's total EEO Program effort. Implements a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Examination Program across all the regulated entities. Oversees and manages OMWI as it monitors and assesses the D&I programs of each regulated entity and the Office of Finance (OF), and their compliance with regulations through annual on-site examinations, periodic visitations, and ongoing off-site monitoring and analysis. Provides senior executive oversight of all D&I-related supervisory and regulatory activity pertaining to all the regulated entities and the OF. Leads OMWI's activities in support of the development and execution of examination planning efforts through D&I strategy development and alignment of D&I work plans with FHFA D&I priorities. Analyzes the work force and organizational components to identify particular occupations, organizations, lines of progression (career ladders), and/or geographical locations in which minorities and women are underrepresented in comparison to their availability in the labor market. Oversees the development and implementation of plans and initiatives designed to attract a diverse workforce and promote financial literacy. Establish relationships with inter-city, urban and minority groups, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACUs), and woman's rights organizations, to increase applicant diversity and develop additional opportunities for employment. Directs the creation and submission of the annual report to Congress regarding the actions taken by the agency regarding all activities and successes related to woman and minority inclusion in the workforce and business activities. Provides policy advice and guidance to regulated entities and the Office of Finance on the inclusion of women and minorities in their business activities. Monitors and tracks the regulated entities and the Office of Finance's compliance with the annual reporting requirements related to women and minority inclusion. Carries out high-level assignments usually outlined only in extremely broad terms or in the form of problems having significant impact on the agency. Performs other special and confidential assignments of a responsible and urgent nature.

Requirements

• Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and those eligible under other hiring authorities
• ***SF 50's are now required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include one showing tenure 1 or 2, and competitive status. Most SES SF 50's do not fit this requirement. 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)

Qualifications

Qualifying experience for the LL-301-01 level includes one year of specialized experience at the equivalent to EL/GS-15 which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include the following: 1. Leading and/or directing a professional staff accountable for: - increasing participation of minority and women owned businesses in the programs and contracts of an organization - promoting equal opportunity and the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity at all levels of the workforce - assessing diversity policies and practices 2. Providing expert advice, guidance, and strategic leadership to an organization regarding all Diversity & Inclusion policies, reports, manuals and directives. 3. Leading strategic planning and performance planning processes, including the development of strategic initiatives, milestones, and metrics; manages the development of operational plans and status reports; and 4. Leading and managing the development of internal operational and reporting initiatives, standard operating procedures, processes, and policies; manages the implementation of new systems, processes, and protocols; leads procedural or policy changes to improve operations policies. Experience and/or knowledge of supervisory processes and procedures for regulated entities (such as Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Federal Home Loan Banks) is strongly preferred. Time-In-Grade: Current FHFA 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 LL-01 grade level, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-15 or higher in the Federal Service. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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.

Contacts

• Address FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 400 7th Street, SW Washington, DC 20219 US
• Name: Janice Obeido
• Phone: (202) 649-3742
• Email: [email protected]