Deputy Director

Summary This senior level position is in the Farm Credit Administration (FCA), Office of Secondary Market Oversight (OSMO). The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director for OSMO, acting as an alter ego to the OSMO Director in planning, directing, and overseeing day-to-day operations of OSMO, including the examination, supervision and oversight of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac). Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen. One year supervisory or managerial probationary period, unless previously served. Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Qualifications You may qualify at the VH-43 band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-41 (GS-15) band or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: Experience working securities transactions, securitizations, the U.S. Commercial Code or Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs, including Farmer Mac, the Farm Credit System, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as examples) sufficient to advise on emerging economic and financial trends or other risk factors. Experience in writing a variety of documents including Federal regulations, transaction documentation, examination guidance, reports, memorandums, briefing papers, correspondence, proposals, or recommendations. Experience developing and making recommendations on an annual budget Experience in short and long-range planning for changes in functions and programs, and evaluation of program goals in terms of efficiency and effectiveness in meeting objectives. Experience to include review of capitalization, liquidity, securities issuance and transactions for the review and formulation of policy and regulations, and for the furtherment of overarching GSE-related safety and soundness examination goals. Experience exhibiting leadership on behalf of the Director at various forums and meetings 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 There are no education requirements. Additional information Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. All FCA employees are subject to the conflict of interest laws and Standards of Ethical Conduct imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report. FCA's supplemental ethics regulations restrict certain FCA employees concerning their direct or indirect interests in, or connections with, Farm Credit System institutions. These rules also require all employees to obtain approval for outside employment or business activities. Please contact the HR Division for additional information on these rules. FCA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. This announcement may be used to fill similar vacancies. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, with some exceptions, prohibits the Farm Credit Administration from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, visit our website at (Careers at FCA | Farm Credit Administration) for information on filing a complaint. Read more Benefits Review our benefits