Serves as a Policy Analyst in the Office of Housing & Community Investment (OHCI), Duty to Serve (DTS) Branch. Engages in developing and approving Underserved Markets Plans, crafting evaluation guides, and determining performance ratings. Monitors, tracks, and reports DTS Program progress to management.

Duties

Duty To Serve (DTS) Branch The Duty to Serve (DTS) team oversees and actively participates in all aspects of the development and approval of Underserved Markets Plans which focus on the rural housing market, manufactured housing market, and affordable housing preservation housing market; participates in all aspects of the development and issuance of DTS evaluation guidance, performance and the process for determination of ratings. Monitors, tracks and reports on the DTS Program's progress to management. Major Duties & Responsibilities The Policy Analyst duties listed below are at the EL-11 level. Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties supporting the Duty To Serve Branch with varying levels of supervision and difficulty: Participates in the preparation of regulations and policies governing the performance of the GSEs housing goals requirements. Contributes to policy and quantitative analysis efforts affecting the GSEs affordable housing mission requirements. Performs policy analysis of proposed legislation, existing statutes, Congressional testimony, and Enterprises reports. Ensures recommendations to the Associate Director are thorough, accurate, and timely. Policy Analyst assists in monitoring, advising, and developing policies and guidance related to the Enterprises' public purposes, especially but not limited to their regulatory and statutory requirements Interprets the impact of policies and programs on housing mission. In the course of these interpretations, conducts complex analyses of policy and programs to identify and formulate specific options. Provides advice verbally or through issue or option papers that reveal the pros, cons, and risks of varying options. The issues analyzed are sensitive, controversial, and require prompt and effective action. Prepares policy and issue papers, research papers, briefings, reports, and memos for the office and agency directors, senior staff, and other external audiences. Monitors and keeps abreast of developments in the regulation of financial institutions and the mortgage industry to remain current in these areas of expertise through participation in meetings, seminars, and conferences. Policy Analyst establishes policies and regulations, as required by the Enterprises' charters to support the mortgage market. Assists with outreach activities to inform, consult, and advise Congress, federal agencies, mortgage industry participants and related trade associations, community advocacy organizations, and the general public regarding the Enterprises' housing finance activities and programs. Participates in outreach activities to housing finance experts, advocacy groups, trade associations, investors, and other stakeholders through meetings, conferences, symposiums, and forums to support policy development for the Enterprises. Works on special projects and helps coordinate within the FHFA and/or with the Enterprises, as appropriate. Develops presentation materials for such projects and is responsible for the accuracy of presentation materials. Maintains sufficient documentation to verify any analysis included in the materials and to reproduce the analysis, if required. Supports the views of the Office, Division and FHFA on inter-office, intra-office and inter-agency working groups and task forces. Represents the views of the Office, Division and FHFA on inter-office, intra-office and inter-agency working groups and task forces. Represents the views of the Senior Associate Director and Office in a professional manner and is responsible for understanding these views prior to participating in these groups. Responsible for preparing follow-up reports as a member of these groups. Contributes to resolution of written and telephonic inquiries regarding housing finance programmatic and policy issues. Keeps abreast of developments in housing finance by monitoring real estate finance and marketing, and affordable housing trends and legislative developments. Applies information gathered in daily work assignments, as input for program modifications as appropriate. Ensures the timely development, production, and accuracy of management reports on the housing finance activities of the Enterprises, as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• 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.
• 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 is eligible for inclusion in the bargaining unit. The union that represents employees in this position is the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) Local 343.
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the Washington, DC 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-09: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and/or directly related education as described below. From the description below, if you choose options "B" or "C" you must provide transcripts with your application. A. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-09 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-07 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with one or more of the following: (1) Assisting in gathering data and analyzing facts to policy decisions; (2) Organizing and logically structuring information in a format understandable to others; (3) Managing a project from planning to monitoring and evaluation. -OR- B. Education: Completion of two (2) academic years of graduate-level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college of university directly related to the work of the position (i.e., finance business administration, economics, public policy, urban planning, real estate, or a closely related field). -OR- C. Combination of education and experience as described above in options "A" and "B". Note: Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education more than the amount required for the next lower grade level. One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours determined to represent one academic year of full-time study (i.e., 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours). Minimum Qualification EL-11: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and/or directly related education as described below. From the description below, if you choose options "B" or "C" you must provide transcripts with your application. A. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-11 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-09 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with one or more of the following: (1) Assisting in analyzing issues/initiatives in the field of housing and housing finance or community development, especially in the areas of rural housing, manufactured housing, affordable housing preservation, green and energy efficient housing, and/or shared equity housing; (2) Assisting in gathering data and analyzing facts to support housing finance policy decisions; (3) Conducting policy and economic analysis supporting affordable housing, housing finance and community development issues. -OR- B. Education: Completion of three (3) full academic years of progressively higher graduate-level education or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college of university directly related to the work of the position (i.e., finance business administration, economics, public policy, urban planning, real estate, or a closely related field). -OR- C. Combination of education and experience as described above in options "A" and "B". Note: Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education more than the amount required for the next lower grade level. Two academic years of graduate education is the number of credits hours determined to represent two academic years of full-time study (i.e., 36 semester hours (or 54 quarter hours). **Failure to provide your transcripts, when required, for any of the options above will remove you from the hiring process.** 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Devin Hinkle
• Phone: (202) 649-3777
• Email: [email protected]