- Position Title
- INVESTMENT FUNDS SPECIALIST (ASSOCIATE)
- Agency
- Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)
- Announcement Number
- 22-OEIF-DE-11457155KL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, April 18, 2022 to Monday, May 9, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
4.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
5.
Have you accepted a buy-out/Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) within the past 5 years?
Assessment 1
For items 1, 2, and 3, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
3.
Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements for an Investment Funds Specialist, GS-1101-11.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of Investment Funds Specialist, GS-1101-12.
6.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of Investment Funds Specialist, GS-1101-13.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Assist in the analysis of emerging markets by providing input on issues faced in the formation, investment, management, and disposition of a fund.
8.
Support management in the analysis and reconciliation of financial data to extract and produce financial reports.
9.
Provide analytical insight and judgment to the fund selection process.
10.
Use financial statement analysis software to analyze financial statements, statements of earnings, income projections and cash flow of companies.
11.
Prepare strategies and priorities to support the due diligence on investment targets.
12.
Develop and interpret financial modeling and commercial acumen to prepare and evaluate financial reports.
13.
Assist in preparing diligence strategy and priorities.
14.
Assist in the preparation of transaction documents which includes reviewing risk ratings status.
15.
Prepare meetings notes to communicate objectives to the counterparty.
16.
Complete due diligence on fund managers and related targets.
17.
Recommend negotiations and prepare negotiation strategies and priorities.
18.
Review and identify efficiencies for ongoing transactions.
19.
Update fund information in financial databases.
20.
Assist in reconciling financial data.
21.
Analyze and reconcile financial data to extract and produce financial reports.
22.
Coordinate the design and/or development of systems and procedures for review and monitoring of the financial standing of funds and portfolio investments.
23.
Develop models to perform financial data analyses.
24.
Use data tracking systems to perform financial data analysis.
25.
Review and analyze data in the Customer Relationship Management database.
26.
Monitor and interpret economic and social developments for current projects.
27.
Assist with drafting results and/or recommendations of procedures, reports, financial reviews, and valuations.
28.
Prepare written reports to management with recommendations outlining action/position, ideas, and situations in a clear and concise manner.
29.
Assist with the development of documentation at all stages of investment, including written reports, memos, letters, recommendations and supporting decision documents for all Fund activities (capital calls, waivers, and defaults).
30.
Develop term sheets, loan documents and/or other decision-making documentation for prospective Fund Managers.
31.
Identify and develop negotiations.
32.
Facilitate diverse groups with different views and opinions to reach consensus on work objective issues.
33.
Work with financial and legal advisors and accounting firms.
34.
Work with teammates to meet deadlines or work-related goals.
35.
Manage client relationships to develop investment opportunities.
36.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful investments.
37.
Lead cross-functional meetings to ensure effectively advancing interest of the department.