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Position Title
Principal Congressional Affairs Specialist
Agency
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Announcement Number
OCAC 23-09 DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, March 13, 2023 to Friday, March 17, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a US citizen? If so, you can apply under this eligibility, without having worked for the Federal Government before.  Veteran's preference applies. (limit characters)
Preferences
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In the last five years (from the closing date of this announcement) have you served, or are you currently serving, as an Executive Branch Political, Schedule C, or Non-career Senior Executive Services appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at the SF-50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.

  • 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 Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
  • A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
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Assessment 1
1. Minimum Qualifications: This section will be used to determine if you possess the specialized experience needed to qualify for this position. From the description below, choose the letter beside the statement that BEST describes your background relevant to this position. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Selective Placement Factor:

I have applied knowledge of legislative, regulatory, or economic issues related to housing finance to develop plans and programs to address an Agency's/Corporation's policies, programs, and activities.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. I coordinated with senior staff on pending legislative matters with policy makers and congressional liaisons in other Federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department of Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board, and other financial regulatory agencies. (limit characters)
4. I worked to ensure an agency/organization contributes on broad public policy matters affecting the mission. (limit characters)
5. I developed and maintained an understanding of an agency's or organization's strategic priorities. (limit characters)
6. I provided and managed legislative analysis on a variety of proposals which requires coordination from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), inputting their comments formally and then scheduling a discussion with Congressional staff. (limit characters)
7. I provided written comments while utilizing the Agency's expertise on the housing market to provide unbiased, thoughtful advice on proposals. (limit characters)
8. I provided strategic analysis and insight about how to effectively communicate Agency/Organization positions and announcements with the House Financial Services Committee, Member Offices, House Leadership or congressional caucuses, as well as Agency stakeholders. (limit characters)
9. I managed relationships with multiple House Financial Services Committee offices. (limit characters)
10. I engaged with staffers on a regular basis, which varies within each office and issue portfolio of the staffer. (limit characters)
11. I worked with agency/organization subject matter experts to ensure that the feedback to Congressional staffers on legislative proposals and rules and directives was accurate and supported. (limit characters)
12. I assisted Members of Congress and their staff concerning program and policy matters and pending legislation. (limit characters)
13. I maintained regular and direct contact with senior Congressional staff from personal Congressional offices, Committees, or other legislative offices as an immediate liaison. (limit characters)
14. I provided information for congressional hearings, committee mark-ups, floor action, and technical assistance requests. (limit characters)
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