The employee will serve as a Senior Communications Specialist (Stakeholder Relations) and will act as a primary liaison to third party stakeholder groups with a focus on community engagement, including companies, nonprofits, trade associations, think tanks, and other externally organized entities.

Duties

Position Overview The incumbent will report to the Head of Stakeholder Relations who oversees outreach with third party stakeholder groups, as well as support the Director of the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications who oversees the entire office. The ideal candidate has a passion for relationship-development as well as a familiarity with the policymaking economy, as this role also supports and reinforces media communications, internal communications, government relations, and other public affairs functions. The expectation is that the candidate becomes highly proficient on a wide range of Agency policy communications strategies. The incumbent will be expected to be entrepreneurial in their approach to stakeholder engagement and routinely monitor, engage and track stakeholder activities, as well as prepare briefings and materials for the FHFA Director and senior leaders in advance of public engagements or key stakeholder meetings. Major Duties & Responsibilities The Senior Communications Specialist (Stakeholder Relations) duties listed below are at the EL-13 grade level. Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties with varying levels of supervision and difficulty: Craft, lead, and manage an effective engagement and relationship management strategy with key stakeholder groups and entities as identified by the head of stakeholder engagement and/or Director of OCAC. Identify and attend stakeholder meetings, briefings, and events in consultation with the head of stakeholder engagement/Director of OCAC to represent the agency and motivate relationship building. Assist the stakeholder relations branch with other special programs and events, including planning, execution, and management of events and other special programs. Track, document and analyze stakeholder opinion through news, public comments, and any public activities with media, congress, or other relevant stakeholders as they arise. Assist in developing short and long-term plans and established priorities. Coordinate execution of communications plans and efforts. Maintain high-level knowledge of organization to help advance overall office results. Draft, edit and/or review briefing materials for meetings, events, and media engagement for Agency officials as identified by OCAC management. Cultivate proficiency in Agency subject matter areas and coordinate with internal subject matter experts. Coordinate with Agency subject matter experts with 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. Understand the technical and policy goals of the Agency to formulate strategies and plans for engagement with internal and external stakeholders, as well as the general public. Coordinate with the Director of OCAC and OCAC leadership on development and communication of the Agency's message to stakeholders. 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 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.
• 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 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-12: 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-12 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-11 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Drafting briefings, messaging, and other communications for stakeholder audiences. Planning and executing strategic stakeholder engagement plans that result in positive responses from intended audiences, including identifying, initiating, and managing external relationships with third party groups. Analyzing the effectiveness of communication plans and recommending improvements to communication strategies. Gathering and analyzing complex technical information and organizing it into useful public information materials. Minimum Qualification EL-13: 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-13 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-12 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Developing, editing, and/or reviewing a variety of internal briefing documents and external communications for meetings, events, or other engagements for a stakeholder audience. Coordinating stakeholder outreach efforts to ensure effective representation of an organization's policies, programs, or interests. Monitoring global, national, political, and economic developments that are relevant to or may impact the organizations priorities or objectives. Effectively gathering, analyzing, and communicating complex technical information and organizing it into useful public information materials. Analyzing and strategizing the effectiveness of strategic stakeholder engagement plans to advise leadership on communications strategies aimed at delivering information to internal and external audiences. 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-12 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-11 or higher in the Federal Service. To be eligible for the EL-13 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as an EL/GS-12 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]