Examiner/Senior Examiner (Exam Oversight)

JobSummary

This position is for an Examiner/Senior Examiner (Exam Oversight) at the Division of FHLBank Regulation (DBR). In this role, the incumbent will develop work plans and determine the scope of examination activities; participate in the assessment of the components of the CAMELSO rating system; and serve as a member of an examination team to assess emerging or embedded risks.

LowGrade

12

HighGrade

13

PromotionPotential

14

SubAgencyName

Division of FHLBank Regulation (DBR)

OrganizationCodes

OT/HFHA

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• fed-transition
• public

MCOTags

AgencyMarketingStatement

Join U.S. Federal Housing and Make a Difference! At U.S. Federal Housing, we are driven by a deep commitment to public service and the belief that everyone deserves access to safe, sustainable, and affordable housing. Our mission is to ensure that the housing government-sponsored enterprises - Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks - operate in a safe and sound manner so they can serve as a reliable source of liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment across the nation. When you join U.S. Federal Housing, you become part of a team that plays a critical role in building a stronger, more efficient housing finance system. You'll contribute to work that directly impacts millions of Americans - advancing homeownership and supporting communities. U.S. Federal Housing fosters a high-performing workplace where every employee is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We proudly uphold our core values, and we recognize the dedication of our workforce through a culture of excellence, collaboration, and service. Bring your talent to U.S. Federal Housing and be part of something bigger - protecting the American dream of home ownership.

TravelCode

2

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• Division of FHLBank Regulation The Division of FHLBank Regulation (DBR) is responsible for carrying out the FHFA's statutory duties for ensuring that: 1) the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) and the Office of Finance (OF) operate safely and soundly, and 2) the FHLBanks remain adequately capitalized. These functions are performed through on-site examinations and off-site monitoring of the FHLBanks and the OF. DBR also is responsible for policy and regulatory analysis, formulating and planning strategic goals, and conducting and evaluating long-range projects and proposals for all Agency programs relating to the FHFA's supervision and oversight of the FHLBank System. DBR monitors and analyzes the financial condition and performance of the FHLBanks and the market, credit, liquidity, operational, and model risks facing the FHLBanks. DBR collects financial and other data from the FHLBanks to support the Division's regulatory, policy, supervisory, monitoring, and examination functions. Monitoring and analysis staff participate in on-site examinations at the FHLBanks/OF and provide analyses of issues affecting the FHLBanks/OF as requested by the Deputy Director. Position Overview The Examiner/Senior Examiner (Exam Oversight) will develop work plans and determine the scope of examination activities; participate in the assessment of the components of the CAMELSO rating system; and serve as a member of an examination team to assess emerging or embedded risks. This position will also conduct analysis contributing to the conclusion about the Regulated Entities and the OF's financial condition, overall safety and soundness, and degree of compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements; and assist in identifying risk areas within the Regulated Entities and the OF. Areas of examination include, but are not limited to governance, market risk, credit risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, capital management, earnings, model risk, derivatives, information technology, risk-assessment processes, accounting, auditing, and other work program areas. Major Duties & Responsibilities The Examiner/Senior Examiner (Exam Oversight) duties listed below are at the EL-13 grade level. Depending on the grade level selected, the incumbent will perform the following duties with varying levels of supervision and difficulty: Assist in the development of examination strategies, work plans, and in determining the scope of examination activities to develop new or adapted work methods and procedures as needed. Participate and may lead in the assessment of the components of the CAMELSO rating system. Serve as a member of an examination team to identify emerging and/or embedded risks. Use technical capability to conduct examinations. Analyze, evaluate, and report the financial performance and risks of the Regulated Entities and the OF. Follow supervisory guidance such as the examination manual, advisory bulletins, examination guidelines, and policy statements to ensure that the development of examination scope and reports are completed according to prescribed FHFA regulatory and supervisory policy and program guidelines and standards. Determine the scope of the analysis required; develop sources of material appropriate for the evaluation of activities or operations; follow or adapt work methods and procedures; and perform research to identify material suitable for identified issues/risks. Ensure an accurate understanding of the key risks, processes and controls, and the factual basis for examination findings. Maintain an expert knowledge of issues, trends, and advances in risk management and risk-based examinations of large, complex financial institutions. Provide FHFA management with advice on advances in examination management of practices and risk-based examination procedures and make recommendations for the enhancement of the examination program. Draft written reports including evaluative commentaries appropriate to the operations being examined. Document examination findings through a combination of source documents, report comments and other examination workpapers that address both management practices and condition. Keep abreast of significant issues or events and emerging risks that may affect the continued safe and sound operations of the Regulated Entities and the OF. Analyze banking, financial, housing, operational, and mortgage market developments affecting the Regulated Entities and the OF. Provide written analysis and recommendations for issues requiring agency approval or attention. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless 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 course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 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 study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If 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.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Requirements

Evaluations

This position is being filled through the Federal Housing Finance Agency's hiring authority granted by the Housing Economic Recovery Act (HERA) and is considered a Mission Critical Occupation. For this reason, veteran's preference does not apply to this announcement. For this position, you will be required to complete a narrative assessment through your responses to the prompts in the questionnaire portion of the announcement. If you meet the minimum qualification requirements and are eligible for the position, your narrative assessment responses will be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts. Through your narrative assessment responses, you will be measured on the following competencies: Competencies: Technical Proficiency Critical and Analytical Thinking Oral and Written Communication To fulfill the requirements of the narrative assessment, applicants must provide a written response to the following prompts in their assessment questionnaire: 1. Describe a situation where you developed or contributed to the examination strategy for a complex financial institution, including work plan design or CAMELSO component assessment. 2. Provide an example of when you identified embedded or emerging risks within a financial institution or its business line. 3. Describe a time when you applied or interpreted supervisory guidance (examination manual, advisory bulletins, policy statements) to evaluate a financial institution or determine the appropriate examination approach. 4. Provide an example of when you analyzed a large financial institution's financial performance or evaluated its risk management practices, internal controls, or management practices. 5. Describe a situation where you ensured the accuracy and factual basis of examination findings during fieldwork. We recommend that you preview the online questions for this announcement before you start the application process. To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12927412 All of the information you provide will be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application forms, by checking references or through other means, such as the interview process. This verification could occur at any stage of the application process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible. 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 fairchanceactcomplaints@fhfa.gov 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.

HowToApply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement: A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/15/2026 to receive consideration (if there is a cap on the number of applications, the announcement may close earlier. If this is the case, be sure to apply as soon as possible). To successfully apply to this announcement, please follow these steps: 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. When submitting your documentation, make sure your resume is updated and contains all relevant experience (and dates that the experience was obtained). Ensure that your resume describes experience that is directly related to the Specialized Experience Statements found in the "Qualifications" section of the announcement. 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. Once you have submitted your application package, write down the announcement number and control number. Please also ensure that you are using a current or relevant email address, so that any communication or updates regarding the announcement can be received. 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 Ryan Stanger at ryan.stanger@fhfa.gov or 771-233-7320 to obtain an alternative application.

WhatToExpectNext

After all application packages have been received, we will review your materials to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided in their resume. All applicants who are found to be minimally qualified (i.e., they meet the specialized experience and any basic education requirements, if applicable) will have their narrative assessment responses evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts (this assessment tool will determine the score that applicants are given). After each of the narrative assessment responses have been evaluated, applicant scores will be entered into the system to determine who is considered Best Qualified. All applicants who are determined to be among the Best Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further review. We anticipate making a final job offer for this position within 45 days after the deadline for applications. All candidates will be notified of the final disposition. ***There is currently one vacancy available. However, should additional vacancies become available within three months from the opening 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. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for FHFA to share your application with others in FHFA for similar positions. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Federal Housing Finance Agency or at other agencies across the Federal government.

RequiredDocuments

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 check out the new USAJOBS Help Center links (USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements & USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?), as they detail what you should, and should not, include in your resume. Below you will find some of the required information that you should include in your federal resume: Contact Information: Your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience: Job experience should include employer name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and descriptions that explain how you meet the required qualifications in the job announcement. Education, certifications or licensures: If the job announcement requires any education, certifications or licensures, make sure you include the required information on the resume. Other important information regarding your resume: As a part of the Executive Order 14170 titled, "Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service", all applicant resumes must be 2 pages or less. The long-form Federal resume style is now prohibited under this Executive Order. To be compliant with this guidance, please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Due to the new 2-page resume limitation, finalists for this position may be asked to provide additional previous employment information for pay setting purposes. 2. Required, if applicable: 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 Important Notes: Utilize the preview feature of USA Jobs to view your documents and ensure the formatting remains and all documents are legible. Additional materials will not be accepted after the announcement closes (e.g. updated grades, updated resume, etc.). Your full name must be clearly visible on all documents. Do not submit encrypted documents. Tips: Encrypted documents do not transmit properly through USA Jobs. We recommend, you save the document as a new PDF or Print to PDF to ensure the document comes through properly and is displayed properly using the USA Jobs preview feature. 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.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.fhfa.gov/about/careers/benefits

OtherInformation

An Overview of FHFA's Benefits provides a summary of benefits for the current fiscal year. Out-stationed Locations/Duty Station: Selectee is eligible for establishing their home residence as their duty station based on the examiner job requirement to spend a minimum of 25 days annually to conduct on-site examinations of the FHLBanks and the Office of Finance in Reston, Virginia. Selectees generally must reside within 50 miles of a major airport. Major airports include those that the FAA designates as a Large Hub (L) airport (see https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2024-06/cy23-commercial-service-enplanements-preliminary.pdf) and have routes to the locations of the eleven Federal Home Loan Banks and the Office of Finance that are efficient based on flight times and costs. FHFA Employees: Out-stationed employees may retain status if selected. All others report to Constitution Center. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). 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 CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp. FHFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability (physical or mental), age (40 years of age or over), genetic information, parental status, marital status, prior protected EEO activity, political affiliation, or other non-merit factors. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: FHFA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, except when doing so would pose an undue hardship on the Agency. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify FHFA. The Agency's decision on granting a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. reasonableaccommodations@fhfa.gov Ethics: FHFA employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions. In addition, certain FHFA employees are prohibited from accepting compensation from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for a two-year period after terminating employment with FHFA. Furthermore, to avoid financial conflicts-of interest or the appearance of conflicts-of-interest, FHFA employees may need to divest or sell certain assets they, their spouse, or minor children own or control, including securities issued by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or the Federal Home Loan Banks. Employees who work on Federal Home Loan Bank issues may need to sell or divest financial interests with any of the Federal Home Loan Bank members, which may include stock in bank holding companies, insurance companies, and other financial services firms. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Office of General Counsel at (202) 649-3088.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

01

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

ryan.stanger@fhfa.gov

AgencyContactPhone

771-233-7320

SecurityClearance

Other

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Moderate Risk (MR)

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness