- Position Title
- Investment Funds Specialist (Director)
- Agency
- Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)
- Announcement Number
- 23-OEIF-DE-12095076-MB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 24, 2023 to Wednesday, September 13, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
3.
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.
4.
Have you accepted a buy-out/Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) within the past 5 years?
Recruitment Source
1.
How did you learn about this job opportunity?
2.
If you selected 'Other' in the preceding question, please tell us where you heard about this job opportunity.
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, 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 of 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?
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.
3.
For the GS-14: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-13 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. More specifically, Specialized experience is defined as experience working in private equity, venture capital, emerging markets development finance, and/or impact investing as a private markets fund investor, direct investor, a limited partner, a general partner, and/or a program-related investor and with at least 3 of the following:
(1) Experience performing private market fund investing and/or direct equity investing, including ecosystem support, business development, and/or conducting financial and operational analyses, in support of venture capital, real assets, and/or private equity fund managers and/or their portfolio companies / assets;
(2) Experience leading due diligence and overseeing transaction management, collaborating with other departments and outside advisors, and experience in preparing investment proposals and presenting to internal and/or external parties for approval;
(3) Experience reviewing and negotiating legal documents and other investment related documents as it relates to private market fund investments and/or direct investments;
(4) Experience with monitoring of private market fund investments and/or direct investments and serving on LPACs and/or boards;
(5) Experience in supporting the private market impact investing ecosystem and/or evaluating private market fund investments and/or direct investments with an Environmental and/or social framework.
(1) Experience performing private market fund investing and/or direct equity investing, including ecosystem support, business development, and/or conducting financial and operational analyses, in support of venture capital, real assets, and/or private equity fund managers and/or their portfolio companies / assets;
(2) Experience leading due diligence and overseeing transaction management, collaborating with other departments and outside advisors, and experience in preparing investment proposals and presenting to internal and/or external parties for approval;
(3) Experience reviewing and negotiating legal documents and other investment related documents as it relates to private market fund investments and/or direct investments;
(4) Experience with monitoring of private market fund investments and/or direct investments and serving on LPACs and/or boards;
(5) Experience in supporting the private market impact investing ecosystem and/or evaluating private market fund investments and/or direct investments with an Environmental and/or social framework.
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.
4.
Apply an analytical framework in the evaluation of projects, proposals, and relationships.
5.
Provide analytical insight for cross functional projects.
6.
Identify and address programmatic issues and/or shortfalls.
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Identify and mitigate risks in direct equity, debt, fund, and/or grant investments
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Participate in the negotiation and structuring of project documents with the goal of having remedies and mitigants to financial risks.
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Apply risk management frameworks in making decisions.
10.
Develop strategic goals including changes or improvements to a product, process, and/or team.
11.
Contribute to business development to achieve better alignment with the organization's strategy and priorities.
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Coordinate initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.
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Facilitate diverse groups with different views and opinions to reach consensus on work objectives and/or issues.
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Coordinate team's activities including internal project teams and external parties (counsel, advisors, etc).
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Apply soft skills to encourage cooperation and work with teammates to meet deadlines or work-related goals.
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Communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders.
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Present proposals, build consensus, and advocate for outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
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Regularly communicate with cross functional teams and supervisors on project progress, problems, and/or other issues and ensure that information if properly recorded.
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Prepare thorough and concise written documents for internal and/or external stakeholders.
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Convey complex information that clearly depicts the value of a project.
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Prepare drafts of the necessary documents required for an organization's approval process.