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This position is also being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures vacancy number: D24-DNH-12172751-OBAF. Applicants who wish to also be considered under DE must apply to both vacancies separately.
Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date.
About this agency
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Current Federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles; applicants eligible under special hiring authorities; veterans who are preference eligible, or separated from the U.S. Armed Forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service (VRA/VEOA).
Duties
Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position.
The incumbent reports to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Board Authorized Finance (OBAF). The incumbent serves as Vice President (VP) of the Structured & Project Finance Division overseeing and managing EXIM's medium- and long-term guarantee and direct loan programs for transactions involving the financing of Structured and Project Finance transactions. This work consists of a full range of activities that include financial and collateral risk analysis of transactions and their structures to determine creditworthiness; and formulates recommendations to the SVP of OBAF and/or Board of Directors regarding EXIM action on loan or guarantee applications. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing special government-to-government (e.g., withing the context of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) financial protocols and financial transactions that include loan officers, lawyers, engineers, contractual, financial and technical advisors.Duties include, but are not limited to:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be assessed against the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).
Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility and OPM certified graduates of a SES CDP, who meet the professional/technical qualifications requirements will be considered for this position on a noncompetitive basis. Applicants for noncompetitive consideration are NOT REQUIRED to submit a supplemental statement addressing their ECQs. However, they must submit a Standard Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, to establish proof of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment and submit their most recent performance appraisal, resume, address the professional/technical qualifications and complete the online questionnaire.
Applicants must submit written statements (narrative format ) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible.' Additional information on the ECQs is available at www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Please limit your written statements to two (2) pages per ECQ.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in Senior Level (SL) positions and are in addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below.
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements to one page per technical qualification. Failure to meet any one of the technical qualifications requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant.
MTQ 1 - Transactional Experience: Demonstrates extensive, direct transactional experience in the financial analysis and structuring of complex PROJECT FINANCE financial transactions across several industries such as renewables, extraction, technology and commodities.
MTQ 2 - Transactional Management: Demonstrates experience managing staff engaged in origination, financial analysis, presentation and documentation OF STRUCTURED and PROJECT FINANCE transactions. Expertise must include ability to manage a diverse portfolio of transaction (such as highly complex corporate finance structures, asset-based, limited recourse PROJECT FINANCE, export finance with additional experience restructuring problem loans being highly desirable) and to ensure that credit decisions are made on a timely basis.
MTQ 3 - Building Relationships: Demonstrates experience dealing effectively with high-level officials within and outside the U.S. Governments, as well as expertise in establishing relationships to negotiate and close transactions with co-financing ECAs and multi-lateral agencies, U.S. exporters, foreign buyers, domestic and international financial institutions, and foreign government officials.
MTQ 4 - Leadership: Demonstrates proven leadership skills, integrity and the ability to inspire trust and loyalty; strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively within an organization and at the same time lead decisively.
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
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.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 12/01/2023, the closing date of the announcement.
Additional information
Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to s...
This position is also being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures vacancy number: D24-DNH-12172751-OBAF. Applicants who wish to also be considered under DE must apply to both vacancies separately.
Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date.
About this agency
This job is open to
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. - Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees. - Individuals with disabilities
- Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). - Veterans
- Family of overseas employees
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. - Military spouses
- Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
- Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Clarification from the agency
Current Federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service; former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles; applicants eligible under special hiring authorities; veterans who are preference eligible, or separated from the U.S. Armed Forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service (VRA/VEOA).
Duties
Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position.
The incumbent reports to the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Board Authorized Finance (OBAF). The incumbent serves as Vice President (VP) of the Structured & Project Finance Division overseeing and managing EXIM's medium- and long-term guarantee and direct loan programs for transactions involving the financing of Structured and Project Finance transactions. This work consists of a full range of activities that include financial and collateral risk analysis of transactions and their structures to determine creditworthiness; and formulates recommendations to the SVP of OBAF and/or Board of Directors regarding EXIM action on loan or guarantee applications. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing special government-to-government (e.g., withing the context of Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)) financial protocols and financial transactions that include loan officers, lawyers, engineers, contractual, financial and technical advisors.Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Leading, directing, and supervising a team of professional, technical, and administrative support staff ranging in grades from GS-5 thru GS-15.
- Managing all aspects of reviewing, clearing/approving, processing and administering Loan/Guarantee applications that pertain to Structured & Project Finance transactions and formulates recommendations to the SVP of OBAF and/or the Board of Directors. These recommendations include a complete analysis of the proposal, with consideration for advice and recommendations concerning financial, economic, legal, policy and technical factors gathered from various EXIM offices including the Country Risk Analysis Division (CREA), the Engineering & Environment Division (E&E), the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), the Office of Policy & International Relations (OPAIR), China and Transformative Exports (CTEP), Transaction Review Committee (TRC) and other financial, technical and legal advisors affecting the feasibility and viability of the transaction.
- Participates in and supervises consultations, discussions, and negotiations with borrowers and exporters prior to the receipt of applications, during the due diligence process and post approval. Represents EXIM at meetings with high level executives, officials, exporters, foreign buyers, financial institutions or governments.
- Responsible for in-depth knowledge of the underlying legal documentation and traditional loan or guarantee provisions as set forth in such agreements in order to provides consideration to loan or guarantee applications and ensures, in conjunction with the Office of the General Counsel, that the agreement which evolves meets all EXIM statutory requirements.
- Supervises the administration of applications that are approved by the EXIM and oversees activities that include cooperation with the Office of the General Counsel for the preparation of commitment letters, loan and guarantee agreements and other notices of EXIM actions. The incumbent also manages staff's progress of transactions during the pre-approval due diligence and underwriting stage of an application through periodic reports.
- Responsible for financial modeling and converses with office desktop software used in the financial services industry. Effectively utilizes the computer equipment and programs required for the EXIM's record keeping (APS) EXIM Online (EOL), SharePoint, and other associated applications and guides less-experienced staff in the utilization of equipment and programs.
- Approving transactions under individual delegated authority or making approval/denial recommendations to the Board of Directors, as appropriate pursuant to current agency policies. Attends Board of Directors final determination of loan or guarantee meetings and participates in discussing the approval or denial of loan or guarantee applications. The incumbent speaks at industry conferences, other events and academic settings to maintain customer relationships, develop new business, and maintain knowledge of industry trends and developments.
- Manages the use of outside legal and financial advisors to EXIM on a transaction specific basis to assure proper quality and a timely delivery of services.
- Chairs or serves on special committees, interagency task forces or other special situations assigned by the SVP of OBAF.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
- You may be required to serve a one year probationary period
- Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
- Must complete the required ECQs and/or MTQs
- Current or Former Political Appointees: If you are, or have been employed in the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action with including from Federal Service.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be assessed against the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs).
Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility and OPM certified graduates of a SES CDP, who meet the professional/technical qualifications requirements will be considered for this position on a noncompetitive basis. Applicants for noncompetitive consideration are NOT REQUIRED to submit a supplemental statement addressing their ECQs. However, they must submit a Standard Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, to establish proof of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment and submit their most recent performance appraisal, resume, address the professional/technical qualifications and complete the online questionnaire.
Applicants must submit written statements (narrative format ) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible.' Additional information on the ECQs is available at www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp. Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. Please limit your written statements to two (2) pages per ECQ.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in Senior Level (SL) positions and are in addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications listed below.
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements to one page per technical qualification. Failure to meet any one of the technical qualifications requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant.
MTQ 1 - Transactional Experience: Demonstrates extensive, direct transactional experience in the financial analysis and structuring of complex PROJECT FINANCE financial transactions across several industries such as renewables, extraction, technology and commodities.
MTQ 2 - Transactional Management: Demonstrates experience managing staff engaged in origination, financial analysis, presentation and documentation OF STRUCTURED and PROJECT FINANCE transactions. Expertise must include ability to manage a diverse portfolio of transaction (such as highly complex corporate finance structures, asset-based, limited recourse PROJECT FINANCE, export finance with additional experience restructuring problem loans being highly desirable) and to ensure that credit decisions are made on a timely basis.
MTQ 3 - Building Relationships: Demonstrates experience dealing effectively with high-level officials within and outside the U.S. Governments, as well as expertise in establishing relationships to negotiate and close transactions with co-financing ECAs and multi-lateral agencies, U.S. exporters, foreign buyers, domestic and international financial institutions, and foreign government officials.
MTQ 4 - Leadership: Demonstrates proven leadership skills, integrity and the ability to inspire trust and loyalty; strong communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively within an organization and at the same time lead decisively.
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:
- Organization/Agency's Name
- Title
- Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
- Start and end dates (including the month and year)
- Number of hours you worked per week
- Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement
If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
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.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information:
- http://www.naces.org
- http://www.fceatlanta.com
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 12/01/2023, the closing date of the announcement.
Additional information
Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to s...
