The employee serves as the Director of the Congressional Affairs Branch within OCAC supporting the Director for Congressional Affairs & Communications. The employee serves as the subject matter expert on the formulation of FHFA policy regarding legislative activities and fosters strong, open communications between Congress and FHFA. In addition, the employee provides the FHFA executive team with advice on pending legislation issues that could affect the Housing GSEs or FHFA's responsibilities.

Duties

The Supervisory Congressional Affairs Specialist will perform the following duties listed below to manage the Congressional Affairs Branch: Manages a staff of Congressional Affairs Specialists, using advanced technical knowledge of housing finance, banking, and finance issues, including both the primary and secondary mortgage markets as well as familiarity with laws and regulations affecting the secondary mortgage market to guide staff under supervision. Recruits, leads, motivates, and develops a staff of employees. Evaluates performance in accordance with FHFA guidelines; has full 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. Establishes objectives and goals in support of the office's mission and strategic/operating plans. Develops short- and long-term plans and establishes priorities. Plans and manages resources with accountability for achievement of organizational goals and objectives and for overall office results. Ensures a program of ongoing, effective, and pro-active communication with congressional committees and staff on all matters of interest to the mission of the agency. This includes, but is not limited to, making available the agency's expertise on matters of interest and pro-actively monitoring congressional activity in areas of interest to the agency. Provides strategic and operational expertise to the Director for OCAC. Participates in major decisions and general management of the office. Manages and leads all day-to-day agency operations related to congressional affairs. Provides perspective to the management of the Communications Branch, assisting in the broader outreach and communications for Agency programs and policies. Analyzes the implications and impact of current and proposed policies, programs, and practices, with discretion to develop recommendations to approve courses of action and resolve concerns of major significance. Monitors all congressional activity (legislative proposals, hearings, markups, votes, etc.) of direct or indirect interest to the agency, including all matters pertaining to housing finance, affordable housing, the housing GSEs, and Federal regulation of financial institutions. Tracks and reports on all congressional hearings and legislative activities germane to the agency. Coordinates on pending legislative matters with policy makers and congressional liaisons in other Federal agencies such as the Department of Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board, and other financial regulatory agencies. Develops and maintains an understanding of their strategic priorities. Works to ensure that FHFA contributes on broad public policy matters affecting the mission of the agency. Serves as a liaison with other Federal agencies/entities. Coordinates internal agency review of legislative proposals and the staff level agency legislative working group. Works with FHFA subject matter experts to ensure that the agency's feedback on legislative proposals is accurate and supported. Tracks and controls all congressional inquiries and the agency's response and ensures the timely, appropriate response to all congressional correspondence Ensures appropriate congressional committees and their staff receive agency communications, reports, etc. as they become available. Coordinates and schedules briefings and meetings for the Director and other senior staff with members of Congress and their staffs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be required to successfully complete a one-year supervisory probationary period
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Bargaining Unit Status: Ineligible
• 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.
• This position requires applicant being able to obtain and maintain a Non-Sensitive Tier 4 High Risk Background Investigation.
• 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.
• This position may be required to complete a financial disclosure report.
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.

Qualifications

You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualification EL-15: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-15 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-14 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Managing or leading a team of Congressional Affairs Specialists or congressional staff; Expertise in the legislative process on two or more of the following mortgage lending and servicing topics: cred risk and underwriting, lien priority, appraisals, home insurance, credit reporting/scoring, mortgage servicing, foreclosure process, fair housing, housing finance reform, capital markets, access to housing, or financial data privacy; and Expertise with legislative matters and officials that encompass housing finance policy and/or the secondary mortgage market. Selective Placement Factor: This is an additional minimum requirement to determine if you have the experience necessary for the position. I have applied knowledge of legislative, regulatory, or economic issues related to housing finance to develop plans and programs to address an Agency's/Corporation's policies, programs, and activities. **Failure to clearly demonstrate the selective placement factor or specialized experience in your resume will remove you from the hiring process.** IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. 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: Devin Hinkle
• Phone: (202) 649-3777
• Email: [email protected]