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Duties

The Supervisory Congressional Affairs Specialist will perform the following duties listed below to manage the Congressional Affairs Branch:

Manages a staff of Congressional Affairs Specialists, using 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.

Recruits, leads, motivates, and develops a staff of employees. Evaluates performance in accordance with FHFA guidelines; has full authority to make a broad range of human resource decisions including hiring, promotion, adverse actions, performance evaluation/awards, and the development/training/mentoring of staff. Models innovation, creativity, and excellence and encourages the development of those competencies throughout FHFA. Performs these duties following and promoting equal employment opportunity principles.

Establishes objectives and goals in support of the office's mission and strategic/operating plans. Develops short- and long-term plans and establishes priorities. Plans and manages resources with accountability for achievement of organizational goals and objectives and for overall office results.

Ensures a program of ongoing, effective, and pro-active communication with congressional committees and staff on all matters of interest to the mission of the agency. This includes, but is not limited to, making available the agency's expertise on matters of interest and pro-actively monitoring congressional activity in areas of interest to the agency.

Provides strategic and operational expertise to the Director for OCAC. Participates in major decisions and general management of the office.

Manages and leads all day-to-day agency operations related to congressional affairs.

Provides perspective to the management of the Communications Branch, assisting in the broader outreach and communications for Agency programs and policies. Analyzes the implications and impact of current and proposed policies, programs, and practices, with discretion to develop recommendations to approve courses of action and resolve concerns of major significance.

Monitors all congressional activity (legislative proposals, hearings, markups, votes, etc.) of direct or indirect interest to the agency, including all matters pertaining to housing finance, affordable housing, the housing GSEs, and Federal regulation of financial institutions.

Tracks and reports on all congressional hearings and legislative activities germane to the agency.

Coordinates on pending legislative matters with policy makers and congressional liaisons in other Federal agencies such as the Department of Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board, and other financial regulatory agencies. Develops and maintains an understanding of their strategic priorities. Works to ensure that FHFA contributes on broad public policy matters affecting the mission of the agency.

Serves as a liaison with other Federal agencies/entities.

Coordinates internal agency review of legislative proposals and the staff level agency legislative working group. Works with FHFA subject matter experts to ensure that the agency's feedback on legislative proposals is accurate and supported.

Tracks and controls all congressional inquiries and the agency's response and ensures the timely, appropriate response to all congressional correspondence

Ensures appropriate congressional committees and their staff receive agency communications, reports, etc. as they become available.

Coordinates and schedules briefings and meetings for the Director and other senior staff with members of Congress and their staffs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• 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.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Bargaining Unit Status: Ineligible
• 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 requires applicant being able to obtain and maintain a Non-Sensitive Tier 4 High Risk Background Investigation.
• 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.
• This is NOT a remote position; you MUST live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  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 Resume Writing Tutorial video on the USAJOBS YouTube channel, or read through a helpful Resume Writing FAQ on the USAJOBS Help Site 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 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.)
  
  3. 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.).
  
  4. Other Supporting Documents:

  • Cover letter, optional
  • SF-50, optional
  • Schedule A Letter, optional

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  • If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualification.

  
  

  
  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.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/11/2024 to receive consideration.

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

  To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

  To view the announcement status or your application status: Click on this: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

  If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Devin Hinkle at devin.hinkle@fhfa.gov or (202) 649-3777 to obtain an alternative application.

  Agency contact information

  Devin Hinkle

  Phone

  (202) 649-3777

  Email

  devin.hinkle@fhfa.gov

  Address

  FEDERAL HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
  400 7th Street, SW
  Washington, DC 20219
  US

  Next steps

  After all application packages have been received, we will review your materials to ensure you meet the qualification requirements for the position. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the qualifications on the information provided in their resume and the completed Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants deemed best qualified may be contacted for an interview. We anticipate making a final job offer for this position within 45 days after the application deadline. All candidates will be notified of the final disposition.
  
  There is currently one vacancy available for this announcement. However, should additional vacancies become available within three months from the closing date of this announcement, eligible applicants for this position may be referred for consideration for the additional position(s).
  
  FHFA may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Federal Housing Finance Agency. FHFA benefits remain the same.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Veterans