Policy Analyst
Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
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Job Summary
Our ideal candidate is a person with prior experience making and servicing loans to farmers and ranchers. As a Senior Policy Analyst you will be responsible for providing technical expertise and policy solutions for complex credit and mission related issues facing the Farm Credit System (System or FCS). This position is located in the Credit and Mission Team of the Office of Regulatory Policy.
Specific duties include:
- Participating and/or leading the development of regulations and policy positions particularly in the areas of credit and mission in support of statutory requirements that have safety and soundness impacts or present policy implications.
- Developing policy-related directives or correspondence such as position papers policy statements and memos.
- Providing technical information and advice on credit and mission issues to facilitate the development revisions or interpretation of regulatory and policy positions.
- Monitoring researching and analyzing credit issues to determine impact on the FCS eligible borrowers U.S. agriculture and rural America.
- Leading the evaluation of proposed FCS actions that require prior approval in accordance with current regulations.
- Delivering presentations on policy requirements and guidance to senior agency officials and stakeholders in a variety of settings including conferences.
Duties described at the VH-40 (GS-14) the positions full performance level.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply)
- Suitability for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.
- Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required.
You may qualify at the VH-38 (GS-12) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-37 (GS-11) band level 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 which includes researching on credit and mission issues for review of an organizations regulatory or policy positions while participating on projects or work groups that affect financial institutions.
You may qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) band level 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 which includes providing technical analyses and research on credit and mission issues for review of an organizations regulatory or policy positions while participating on projects or work groups for developing updating or implementing financial regulations related to agricultural lending to deliver presentations at meetings and conferences.
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.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Current and former Federal employees (including VEOA eligibles) must have served one-year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the Federal service to meet time-in-grade restrictions per 5 CFR 300 Subpart F by the closing date of the announcement.
Education may not be substituted for experience at the VH-38 (GS-12) or VH-39 (GS13) band level.
- Salary (Base) Ranges
- VH-38: $78504 to $129532
- VH-39: $89815 to $148195
- Locality rate for your specific duty location will be added to your base salary. based on your selected duty location. Locality rates: McLean VA 33.94%; Bloomington MN 28.12%; Greenwood Village CO 31.02%; Irving TX 27.76%; Sacramento CA 30.26%.
- 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 eligibility. If 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 form. For more information on veterans preference visit: born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For more information visit: 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 needed.
- To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet the 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 visit: 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.
- FCAs 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.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply to all band/grade levels for which believe they are qualified for and wish to receive consideration.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 with some exceptions prohibits the Farm Credit Administration from requesting an applicants 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.
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.
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