Deputy Director, Financial Services, EM-0301-00 (Public)

Summary This position is located in the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships, Financial Services Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Regional Offices and Headquarters. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $315,000. Learn more about this agency Duties As the Deputy Director, Financial Services, the incumbent exercises responsibility for day-to-day oversight and long-range strategic planning for the program areas within Financial Services (FS). Oversees receivership accounting and settlement processes, including assets and liabilities retained by the receiver, and data management. Provides advice and counsel in coordinating the development of unified and broad-based approaches to the implementation of related programs and objectives. Directs activities independently and makes binding decisions on matters pertinent to the jurisdiction of the office. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with counterparts in DRR and other parts of the Corporation, as well as with officials of financial regulatory and audit agencies and financial institutions. Serves as primary liaison for the Division with the Division of Finance. Represents the Corporation at various meetings and conferences and other venues of importance to the mission of DRR and the responsibilities of FS. Monitors and evaluates the program areas within FS with a view toward strengthening operational efficiencies and ensuring adequate controls of complex financial programs. Exercises management authority directly or indirectly through subordinate managers and supervisors. Builds and maintains a cohesive team of subordinate managers and provides mentoring and guidance to develop their leadership and management skills. Sets a positive tone of collaboration within FS and with other parts of DRR and the FDIC. Directs policy development and program activities through subordinate supervisors who plan and direct day-to-day operations and ensures that effective financial and operational systems, policies, procedures, and controls are implemented. Evaluates staffing resources in relation to a constantly changing workload, including the appropriate mix of federal and contractor staff. Develops organizational structure, personnel, and budget for financial services -related initiatives and activities of the Division. Develops Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), employee development, employee performance, and other personnel plans, processes, programs, and metrics in compliance with Corporate policy, legal requirements, and the mission of the Division; leads efforts to mature the organization and management of work within area of responsibility; leads groups of employees to direct work, review outcomes/effectiveness, develop and assess subordinate managers. Requirements Conditions of employment 2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your résumé to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font).  If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required.   Employment Conditions. This position requires the selectee to file a public financial disclosure report (OGE Form 278e) as a condition of employment. Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI)/Special Sensitive Background Investigation (SS) required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance. Applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be subject to random drug tests. Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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, skills, and abilities and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised). Leadership Experience 1: Experience in managing subordinate supervisors conducting financial management work, to include assigning and evaluating subordinate performance; AND Leadership Experience 2: Experience in monitoring and evaluating business unit and program performance against established goals to direct changes to programs and priorities; AND Technical Experience 1: Experience in developing internal controls to manage risk in accounting and financial management program activities; AND Technical Experience 2: Experience in directing accounting, settlement processes, data management and related activities through subordinate supervisors. Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Additional information If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary period. During the probationary period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:  your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.  To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. FDIC Executive Managers (EM) are in the Federal competitive service and not the Senior Executive Service (SES). As an EM at the FDIC, you will provide executive leadership and managerial direction over substantive activities related to planning, developing, executing, and coordinating the Corporation's programs and policies. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. The FDIC offers comprehensive benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. In addition, under FDIC’s Group Life Insurance Program, basic life insurance coverage for Executive Managers is automatically equal to 3 times their salary (rounded to the next higher thousand) up to a maximum of $800,000. Executives may also choose from two other lower coverage options. The Corporation pays for the cost of the basic coverage unless employees also elect to be covered under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI). To find out more, click here. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.