EXECUTIVE DESIGNATION: 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. Below is a general description of the executive roles and responsibilities representative of FHFA executive positions, followed by a description of programs and functions managed, the position's reporting structure, and the specific roles and responsibilities assigned to this position.

Duties

EXECUTIVE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides strategic and operational expertise. Participates in major decisions and general management of the Division and/or Agency. 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 significant concerns. Leads, motivates, and develops a staff of employees. Evaluates performance in accordance with FHFA guidelines; has authority to make a broad range of human resource decisions including hiring, promotion, adverse actions, performance evaluation/awards and the development/training/mentoring of staff. Models innovation, creativity, and excellence and encourages the development of those competencies throughout FHFA. Performs these duties following and promoting equal employment opportunity principles and Agency policies. 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 consistent with Agency direction and policies. Provides 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: As the Deputy Director, OCAC, the incumbent is responsible to the Director OCAC for providing sound advice, guidance, and service on the full spectrum of internal and external communications policies and programs. Builds strategic partnerships with FHFA's Divisions/Offices. Acts as a proxy for the Director OCAC as needed in their absence. Communicates with management on behalf of the Director OCAC. Collaborates with the Director OCAC to sustain, promote, and grow departmental programs and services. Acts as an agency spokesperson and as a leading agency expert on the agency's mission, activities, policies, and generally on all matters and Federal programs relating to housing and housing finance. Establishes the development and implementation of a consistent, coherent program of agency communication that clearly delineates agency positions and effectively communicates those positions to all outside parties and internally to agency staff. In that process, ensures that competing interests and views, internally and externally, are known and considered in developing agency positions, and strategically and proactively manages stakeholder reactions. Specific responsibilities include oversight of the development and review of all internal and external agency communications, speeches, testimony, press and news releases, reports to Congress, research papers, and so on. Develops and implements the agency's program with respect to all matters of educating and informing the public with regard to FHFA's mission, responsibilities, policy, supervisory views, and activities. Oversees and supervises the coordination of all public communications and congressional communications involving the Enterprises in conservatorship and the agency as conservator.

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 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)
• 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.

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. Specialized experience required includes: 1. Demonstrated experience leading legislative discussions and analysis; including working directly with legislators and external stakeholders on policy, legislation, and regulations that encompass housing finance policy and/or the secondary mortgage market. 2. Demonstrated experience developing and managing relationships with House Financial Services Committee or Senate Banking Commmittee offices. 3. Demonstrated experience leading media and stakeholder programs, developing strategies to include proactive relationship-building, strategic analysis of policy positions of various stakeholders, as well as dissemination of informational materials to the general public and news media. 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]