This position is located in the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC), within the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E)). The USD(R&E) serves as the Chief Technology Officer and is responsible for research, development, and prototyping activities within the Department of Defense (DoD). You will serve as Managing Director of Credit Program Underwriting in the OSC.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Leads and manages the underwriting team efforts to originate, structure, and execute loan and loan guarantees for corporate finance, asset-based, and project finance transactions in critical technology sectors; Supervises consultations, discussions, and negotiations with borrowers in the project development stage, during the due diligence process and post approval; Manages the negotiations of legal documentation and loan or loan guarantee provisions, in conjunction with OSC Investment Legal Advisors, that adhere to statutory and program requirements; Oversees the use of outside legal and financial advisors to OSC on a transaction specific basis to assure proper quality and a timely delivery of services; Evaluates and offers strategic guidance to address mission-critical challenges and formulating new policies and methods that align with the organization's objectives; Develops and sustains strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the critical technology sector, including private corporations, financial institutions, associations, investors, and government entities; Chairs or actively participates in specialized committees, interagency task forces, or other special projects as directed by the Head of the Credit Program Office.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position requires a TS/SCI (Special Sensitive) clearance
• This position may require 40% or less travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
• You will be required to file the Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450) within 30 days of being designated.

Qualifications

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the NH-4 (GS-14/15) level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-III (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability: Experience providing dynamic leadership and robust supervision within complex, multi-tiered organizational structures; Experience identifying, analyzing, and negotiating intricate financial projects and investment transactions; Experience tackling sensitive financial and economic issues, employing advanced analytical skills, and utilizing strategic thinking to navigate complex financial landscapes successfully; Experience serving as a lender in a reputed financial institution, dealing with highly complex and large-scale (multimillion or billion-dollar) transactions; Experience conducting thorough risk assessments of potential borrowers, analyzing the risks inherent in their business practices, and evaluating their financial health. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/loan-specialist-series-1165/ 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Research and Engineering Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]