USA Staffing

Position Title: Operational Risk Analyst
Agency: Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner
Announcement Number: 23-HUD-969-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, February 16, 2023 to Friday, April 7, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

3. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

4. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit 250 characters)

Specialized Experience for the GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

- Performed operational risk assessments in the mortgage lending, mortgage banking, or rental housing community; AND
- Assessed operational risk management policies and guidance in the mortgage banking, mortgage lending, or rental housing community; AND
- Experience analyzing business operations through Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs).

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent, as described above?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive credit. Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. List the position title, employer and dates of employment. (limit 250 characters)

3. Choose the statement that best describes your experience with risk assessments.

A. I have led a series of risk assessments for one or more organizations that included: Identifying areas of potential risk, quantifying the levels of observed risks using established methodologies, drafting reports that summarize key findings, and presenting the findings.

B. I have played a leadership role in one or more risk assessments to address one or more organizations that included: Identifying areas of potential risk, quantifying the levels of observed risks using established methodologies, drafting reports that summarize key findings, and presenting the findings.

C. I contributed risk analysis for risk management assessments developed to: Identify areas of potential risk, quantifying the levels of observed risks using established methodologies, and documenting key findings.

D. None of the above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. Do you have experience leading projects and initiatives designed to incorporate risk management data and metrics into governance functions such as strategic planning, goal setting, program evaluation and improved operational performance within various divisions and offices?

A. Yes

B. No

5. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive credit. Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. List the position title, employer and dates of employment. (limit 250 characters)

6. Choose the response that best describes your experience/role in assessing policies and procedures and developing written and oral presentation which includes policy options and recommendations.

A. I have reviewed document policies and procedures to determine completeness and accuracy, as well as made policy recommendations to upper management.

B. I have updated document policies and procedures based on feedback from process owners.

C. None of the above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

7. Do you have experience working with operational risk management teams?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive credit. Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. List the position title, employer and dates of employment. (limit 250 characters)

9. Choose the response that best describes your experience interviewing upper management on internal processes.

A. I have led interviews with senior Agency officials (e.g., SESs and political appointees) or corporate executives (e.g., CEO, COO, CFO, CRO, etc.).

B. I have led interviews with Division Directors or Business Unit Managers.

C. I have led interviews with process owners.

D. None of the above.

10. Select the response that best describes your experience in developing reports that present and summarize risks facing an organization, allowing for trend analysis and greater understanding about significant enterprise risk issues.

A. I have developed reports that identify, analyze or address risk management issues within a work unit.

B. I have developed reports that identify, analyze or address risk management issues beyond a work unit.

C. I have contributed to the development of reports that identify, analyze or address risks on an enterprise-wide basis.

D. I have independently developed reports that identify, analyze or address risk management issues on an enterprise-wide basis.

E. None of the above.

11. Choose the response that best describes your experience of the roles and operational characteristics of the agencies/corporations in the housing and mortgage industries.

A. I have experience in programs focusing on operational risk quality management issues and have demonstrated expertise in working with government agencies, business and/or industry regarding housing market functions, structure, lending and/or rental practices and in the development of operational risk quality management policy and plans.

B. I have experience in programs focusing on operational risk quality management issues and have demonstrated expertise in working with government agencies, business and/or industry regarding housing market functions, structure, and lending and/or rental practices.

C. I have exposure to programs focusing on operational risk quality management issues and government agencies, business and/or industry regarding housing market functions, structure, and lending and/or rental practices.

D. I do not have any of the above experience.

12. Choose the statement that best describes your experience with operational risk assessment in the housing or mortgage industries.

A. I have led an operational risk assessment in the housing or mortgage industries.

B. I have participated in an operational risk assessment in the housing or mortgage industries.

C. I have made recommendations as part of an operational risk assessment in the housing or mortgage industries.

D. I do not have any of the experience described above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

13. Do you have experience successfully identifying, monitoring, and mitigating operational risk exposure for mortgage, insurance, or rental assistance programs? This includes identifying, managing, and mitigating risks in the areas of people, process or technology.

A. Yes

B. No

14. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive credit. Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. List the position title, employer and dates of employment. (limit 250 characters)

15. Choose the statement that best describes your experience developing and monitoring internal audit plans and leveraging audit findings.

A. I have interpreted and communicated comprehensive internal audit plans including clear scope, objectives and milestones to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of the control infrastructure and to strengthen process, system, and governance controls and frameworks.

B. I have developed collateral materials to support the understanding of internal audit plans including clear scope, objectives and milestones to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of the control infrastructure and to strengthen process, system, and governance controls and frameworks.

C. I have developed collateral materials to support the understanding of internal audit plans for senior managers.

D. I have developed processes, systems and governance documents.

E. None of the above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

16. Do you have experience reviewing independent audit reports or external audit reports in which you had the responsibility to identify trends that might require operational changes and corrective actions?

A. Yes

B. No

17. Experience must be clearly documented in your resume to receive credit. Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be found. List the position title, employer and dates of employment. (limit 250 characters)

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