DFC ranked a Best Places to Work in 2022. This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Credit, Social Enterprise Finance Team. As a Project Finance Specialist (Social Enterprise) you will be responsible for the most complex, sensitive, or precedent-setting finance for international projects, including providing advice and staff support on planning, developing, implementing and evaluating issues related to credit, risk, and policy.

Duties

Conducts in-depth analyses of new loan proposals to determine their financial, operational, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility, as well as their alignment with DFC financing objectives and requirements. Performs in-depth analyses of: the nature of the proposed business ventures; financial statements; country related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; risks related to project contractual obligations; the eligibility, financial standing and business background of the sponsor. Negotiates with key interested parties on DFC loan terms, including pricing, fees, covenants, collateral security, credit enhancements, and policy requirements. Coordinates project financial plans and co-creditor arrangements with equity investors, creditors and grant providers, such as development finance institutions and banks, Export-Import Bank, and global, regional or local investors and asset allocators. Consults with recognized industry experts on the technical aspects of proposed projects. Obtains information through field visits, correspondence with officials of the host country, private firm representatives, U.S. AID and Embassy personnel and other sources needed to analyze applications for DFC financing assistance. Prepares recommendations and required papers and correspondence. Presents loan proposals to the various approval officers and committees. Reviews and comments on contracts, obtains appropriate agency clearances and obtains investor's signatures and fee payments. Works with the business development team to develop new business opportunities. Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• This position will require foreign travel to developing countries

Qualifications

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that includes: 1) performing in-depth analyses of international project(s) and/or corporate financing of international investments in emerging markets to include impact investments and/or blended finance structures, the viability of the business model, and the market opportunity; 2) negotiation of terms and agreements with counter-parties; and 3) analysis of credit risks of borrower and/or investee including financial conditions and track record of sponsors, management and other project parties. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. 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. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 24-ODC-DE-12152341-AQ using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address International Development Finance Corporation 1100 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20527 US
• Name: Amisha Quintero
• Email: [email protected]