The employee will serve as a Supervisory Financial Technology and Innovation Specialist within the Office of Financial Technology (OFT). The incumbent will report to the Associate Director for OFT and the Office of Governance and Strategic Initiatives (OGSI) and will perform work in support of major initiatives sponsored by OFT.

Duties

Position Overview The incumbent will provide a broad range of expertise in areas of the mortgage finance industry and/or policy expertise to OFT on financial technology (fintech) and innovation projects. They will also provide intellectual, conceptual, and analytical leadership for issues of great importance and urgency to enable successful implementation of fintech-related strategic initiatives. Major Duties & Responsibilities The Supervisory Financial Technology and Innovation Specialist duties listed below are at the EL-15 grade level: Collaborate with external organizations, including domestic and international regulators, focused on sharing best practices related to Fintech Innovation in the mortgage finance sector. Formulate, develop, coordinate, and implement agency activities regarding mortgage-related Fintech and Innovation in coordination with applicable FHFA offices and consistent with established delegations of authority and agency protocols, Partner and coordinate with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) and other applicable FHFA offices to recommend and help research and develop approaches to regulations that govern the development, adoption, and use of Fintech and Innovation by the Regulated Entities. Provide expert technological advice and guidance on a wide variety of Fintech tools and techniques, and analysis related to Fintech Innovations to the Associate Director of OFT, Deputy Director of DCOR, and other FHFA senior leadership. Direct the preparation of special reports and studies for the Director, Deputy Director DCOR, Associate Director OFT and other senior-level leadership as it relates to Fintech and Innovation. Manage Conservator Scorecard objectives related to Fintech and Innovation, including development of objectives, and tracking of Enterprise performance during the performance cycle. Collaborate with external organizations, including domestic and international regulators, focused on sharing best practices related to fintech innovation in the mortgage finance sector. Provide expert technological advice and guidance on a wide variety of Fintech tools and techniques, and analysis related to these innovations to the Associate Director of OFT, Deputy Director of DCOR, and other FHFA senior leadership. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles) and those eligible for other hiring authorities.
• SF 50's are required with the exception of current FHFA employees. Please include one showing your tenure and competitive status. You must provide an SF-50 that indicates your competitive eligibility. 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 one-year supervisory 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.
• Bargaining Unit Status: Ineligible
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.
• 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. All EL-15 and Executives (LL) are required to complete an annual financial disclosure report.

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: Researching new and emerging technologies to utilize at an organization, such as artificial intelligence/machine learning, robotic process automation, use of alternative data, blockchain and distributed ledger, and digital assets, and how those technologies impact mortgage processes. Planning, developing, and carrying out broad and extensive analytical assignments or policy initiatives. Applying mastery of a wide range of concepts, principles, practices, and procedures in the Fintech and Innovation field to difficult and complex work assignments. Working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with high personal accountability and to foster collaboration among staff at different levels to fulfill organizational objectives. Communicating and presenting complex and substantive issues in a clear, convincing, and effective manner both orally and in writing, with a wide range of people inside and outside of an organization. Experience with advanced and complex analytical theories using 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 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. Time-In-Grade: Current or former Federal government employees who have held an EL/GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time-in-grade requirement. To be eligible for the EL-15 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-14 or higher in the Federal Service. 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: Ryan Stanger
• Email: [email protected]