Job details
Salary $72,750 - $94,581 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the project portfolio management division (ppmd) in the office of financial and portfolio management in the u.sInternational development finance corporation (dfc)You will serve as junior officer working with assistance from senior level specialistsYou`ll be responsible for undertaking tasks required to process transactions associated with funding approved credits, and negotiating, structuring, obtaining approval, and documentation closing on restructurings.
Responsibilities
As a portfolio management specialist, you will assist the managing director (md) in managing a portfolio of complex corporate and project finance emerging market loans for the development finance corporation (dfc)Specifically, you will work with the md to:
Analyze risk profile and critical issues of portfolio; underwrite credit action requests; negotiate terms and documents with borrowers, co-lenders, foreign government officials, and third-party consultants for emerging market loans.
Create and update complex financial models for projects, monitor financial covenants and project completion requirements for project finance emerging market loans.
Develop and implement credit actions designed to minimize loss in adversely risk-rated credits or preserve dfc`s position in emerging market project finance loans with regard to satisfactory credits.
Analyze project`s financial positions in order to recommend risk ratings and determine opportunities for new financing within existing portfolioOversee evaluations of dfc`s collateral in projects to cover dfc`s financial risk.
Manage relationships with senior project managers, consultants, sponsors, guarantors, creditors, and other parties associated with emerging market project finance loans.
Conduct periodic site visits to examine interim development of projects and assess progress; make inquiries into all aspects of operations to evaluate potential impacts on the creditworthiness of projects and companies.
Travel required
25% or less - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
14
Job family (series)
1101 general business and industry
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen or national
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for selective service
Must submit resume and supporting documents (see Apply Now)
Suitability for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Position subject to random drug testing
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
You may qualify at the gs-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:
AOne year of specialized experience equivalent to the gs-09 grade level in the federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following:
1Experience participating in monitoring structured or corporate finance;
2Experience conducting financial modeling;
3Experience participating in the presentation of complex financial information in a variety of formats (i.e., reports, presentations, correspondence, etc.);
4Experience participating with a senior specialist in the negotiation phase with borrowers;
5Experience conducting review and analysis of loans and identifying associated risks impacting investments; and
6Experience making recommendations based on the project risks identified.
Or
BA ph.dOr equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a ll.mDegree, if relatedGraduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the positionQualifying fields include finance.
Or
CA combination of education and experience as listed above.
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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Are you using your education to qualify?
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claimsUnless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the courseAll materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Pass/fail courses:
If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
Graduate education: one academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time studySuch study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basisIf you cannot obtain your graduate school`s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
Foreign education: if you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited u.sEducation program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a u.sAccredited college or universityFor further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Career transition assistance programs: these programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer neededTo receive selection priority for this position, you must:
1) meet ctap or ictap eligibility criteria;
2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and
3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ctap or ictap eligibility.
For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp).
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans` preference, you must submit a copy of your dd-214 or other proof of eligibilityIf you are claiming 10-point veterans` preference, you must also submit an sf-15, `application for 10-point veterans` preference` plus the proof required by that formFor more information on veterans` preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/veterans.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from selective service (see https://www.sss.gov/regver/wfregistration.aspx).
Telework suitability: the duties of this position are suitable for teleworkThe selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 telework act.
Stipulations of employment: selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.
Work schedule: this position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous: dfc uses e-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employeesTo learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 21-ofpm-st-11221521-bn using merit promotion (mp) proceduresIf interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet mp requirements and can apply to that announcementNote: you must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competitionHowever, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
At the full performance level, you will be subject to file a confidential financial disclosure (oge form 450) annually.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcementIf you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experienceIf, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality categoryThe category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this positionYour qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Business and industry
Corporate and project finance portfolio
Financial risk management
Financing and credit analysis
Legal, government and jurisprudence
The category rating process does not add veterans` preference points or apply the `rule of three` but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality categoryVeterans` preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the gs-09 level or higher).
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-sensitive (ncs)/moderate risk
Trust determination process
Suitability/fitness, national security
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2Other supporting documents:
Cover letter, optional
College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
Veterans` preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., dd-214 member copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, sf-15 form and related documentation, va letter, etc.)
Career transition assistance program/interagency career transition assistance program documentation, if applicable (e.g., certification of expected separation, reduction-in-force separation notice, or notice of proposed removal; sf-50 that documents the rif separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Clarification from the agency
Open to the public
