Summary

The Financial Database Specialist leads database and intelligence projects, manages technology coordination for OSTA and DBR, and designs/implements databases and analytical applications. They serve as an expert on complex data processes, solve data management issues, and act as a liaison with the Office for Technology & Information Management, ensuring and coordinating the implementation of supervision IT solutions.

Duties

The Office of Supervision Technology and Analytics (OSTA) is part of the DBR offsite monitoring group and is responsible for the data, databases, analytics, and Information Technology (IT) used by DBR for its supervision processes. Its primary role is to provide reporting, analytics, data management, and data tool support to DBR with respect to economic, financial, mortgage, and FHLBank membership data and to act as a bridge between DBR business offices and FHFA IT staff. The Office is charged with driving innovation in the use of technology for the DBR business mission and assists other DBR business units with the specification and management of dashboards, reports and databases that capture and provide information needed to support DBR analyses and decisions.

In addition to providing analytics and data oversight expertise to DBR, OSTA also maintains the DBR regulatory reporting program under which FHLBank reporting requirements are identified and formalized and provides as-needed assistance to examiners during FHLBank evaluations. Such assistance may include the preparation of ad-hoc analytics or reports or on-site visits to FHLBanks under examination.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

The Financial Database Specialist duties listed below are at the EL-13 level. Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties with varying levels of supervision and difficulty:

• As a Senior Financial Database Specialist, the incumbent serves as a project manager for DBR database and business intelligence projects and supports technology coordination efforts for other offices. He or she will support data users by developing requirements and overseeing the implementation and use of databases and related database tools and analytical applications. In addition, the incumbent may lead or coordinate business-side efforts for data or reporting projects that span the wider Agency. The incumbent may also have responsibility for budgets, staff assignments, and tools as necessary for business side conduct of a given project or duty.
• On major IT projects, the incumbent will act as liaison with Agency IT staff and be responsible for leading or coordinating resources associated with IT efforts to develop, implement, document, and/or modify information systems and databases. He or she will evaluate the effectiveness of the Agency information architecture with respect to Division needs, including the appropriateness of data and applications, and manage efforts to assure and maintain data quality, develop Division or Agency information and data policies, and develop documentation related to those duties. Duties may also include assessing the need for staff training and tools and implementing programs to address those needs.
• The incumbent will be required to, in conjunction with Agency IT staff, analyze Division or office requirements to determine the type of information that will address business needs and provide expert advice and guidance on IT standards, strategies, policies, and processes and the technical and economic feasibility of alternative ways of meeting DBR's overall information technology requirements; maintain and apply knowledge in database technologies and business intelligence tools to resolve problems and evaluate new methods of enhancing existing supervision system(s) to better meet reporting and analysis needs.
• To accomplish this, the incumbent will have and maintain proficiency in a variety of programming, query, reporting, analysis, and data validation, visualization, and administration tools to support recurring or ad hoc Division or Agency work, and will identify and, where necessary, provide or arrange necessary training for users to facilitate use of information assets.
• On an as-needed basis, the incumbent will also assist the examination function with the review of FHLBank regulatory reporting and data management processes during or between examinations.
• The incumbent will also be required to perform other duties as assigned, some of which may require travel.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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) Chapter 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-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) Applying data policy and procedure principles in large data environments; (2) Participating in development, documentation, and implementation of complex databases, management tools, and analytical applications; (3) Supporting the documenting of regulatory reporting programs and communications with data users and stakeholders; (4) Drafting or supporting the drafting of technical documentation for data systems or programs; (5)Reviewing user guides and standard operating procedures for managing data systems and programs. -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., Business Administration with focus on Information Systems or Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Finance, Information Technology, Information Systems, 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).


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:

1. Establishing, managing, or reviewing data policies and procedures for large data programs and systems.
2. Supporting the development and documentation of complex databases, management tools, and analytical applications.
3. Collaborating with staff and management to develop requirements for data management and data gathering efforts to support business processes.
4. Establishing and executing communication protocols for development and management of large data programs.
5. Drafting technical documents related to financial reporting programs and data systems.
6. Assisting with compliance activities related to data policies and procedures.
7. Reviewing user guides and standard operating procedures for managing data systems and programs.

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:

1. Leading specification, external communication, documentation, and policy and procedure development for data programs, data systems, and business intelligence projects.
2. Supporting and documenting regulatory reporting programs and communicating with data users and stakeholders.
3. Writing and revising technical documents to support the development and management of financial data and reporting data systems.
4. Working and collaborating with system and data specialists, develop, maintain, and understand data collections and systems to accomplish mission functions
5. Monitoring compliance with data policies and procedures in large data program environments.
6. Reviewing and specifying large and complex data sets from banks or other financial institutions.
7. Managing the requirements gathering process and generating requirements documentation for complex databases, data management tools, and analytical applications.
8. Creating, reviewing, organizing, and managing documentation, operating procedures, and user guides for large database systems, analytical tools, and data policies and procedures.
9. Utilizing documentation tools for generating user guides, reporting instructions, and other documents for large complex data systems.

**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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This position is being filled through Federal Housing Finance Agency's hiring authority granted by the Housing Economic Recovery Act (HERA). All applicants meeting the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Candidates with Veteran's preference, who meet the specialized experience and education requirements for this vacancy, will be given priority consideration over non-preference candidates.


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In accordance with the Fair Chance Act, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for an appointment to (FHFA) disclose criminal history record information before the appointing authority extends a tentative offer to the applicant. Allegations of FHFA violations of this Act may be submitted to or to Fair Chance Act Complaints, Office of Human Resources Management, Employee Relations Branch, FHFA 400 7th Street, SW Washington DC 20219 within 30 days from the agency employee's alleged non-compliance with the law.

Required Documents

FHFA's application process has been specifically developed to ensure that we only ask you for the information we absolutely need to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility. All applicants are required to submit the following supportive documents:

1. Your Resume: If you have not written a federal resume before, you may want to watch this video on the , or read through a helpful on the to learn what details you should, and should not, include in your resume. A CV (curriculum vitae) may not contain enough information to meet these resume requirements.

• Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name of each employer.
• For all types of work experience, you should indicate the start and end date (include month and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that your worked.
• Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).

2. Required, if qualifying based on education: This position may require a minimum level of education or a combination of education and experience. Please submit your transcripts (official or unofficial) along with your application. Failure to provide transcripts, when required, will result in removal from the hiring process. Note: If you are selected for a position, an official transcript will be required before onboarding.

3. Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.)

4. Required, if applicable: Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc.).

5. Other Supporting Documents:

• Cover letter, optional
• SF-50, optional

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Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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