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Position Title
Venture & Private Equity Associate
Agency
Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)
Announcement Number
24-OI-DE-12437309-BN Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 7, 2024 to Friday, June 21, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

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.
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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:
  • 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.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center

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.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity? (limit characters)
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.
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4. Have you accepted a buy-out/Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) within the past 5 years? (limit characters)
Recruitment Source
1. How did you learn about this job opportunity? (limit characters)
2. If you selected 'Other' in the preceding question, please tell us where you heard about this job opportunity. (limit characters)
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. (limit characters)
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.
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2. Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check?
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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. (limit characters)
3. 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 a Venture & Private Equity Associate, GS-1101-11.
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4. Select the one statement that best describes your experience that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualifications for Venture and Private Equity Associate, GS-1101-12.
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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. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Apply investment expertise and knowledge of business segment (e.g. Healthcare, Technology, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure) to inform the due diligence process for direct equity investments.
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6. Conducts analyses under supervision, on direct equity proposals to determine their market, business and financial viability.
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7. Conducts independent analyses for direct equity proposals to determine their market, business and financial viability.
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8. Under general supervision, evaluates financial projections, run sensitivity analyses, and determines drivers of growth, margins, and other key financial ratios.
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9. Independently evaluates financial projections, run sensitivity analyses, and determines drivers of growth, margins, and other key financial ratios.
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10. Under general supervision prepares valuation analyses and conducts sensitivity analyses to test investment assumptions and returns.
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11. Independently prepares valuation analyses and conducts sensitivity analyses to test investment assumptions and returns.
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12. Under general supervision, reads and evaluates financial statements and identify key financial trends and risks of business and investment.
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13. Independently reads and evaluates financial statements and identify key financial trends and risks of business and investment.
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14. Regularly communicate with the team and supervisor on project progress, problems, or other issues.
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15. Summarizes due diligence analysis such as financial models, valuation analyses, and other assessments to supervisor and other constituents.
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16. Independently summarizes and explains due diligence analysis such as financial models, valuation analyses, and other assessments to supervisor and other constituents.
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17. Prepare thorough and concise screening and investment memorandums on equity investments for presentation to team and management.
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18. Summarize information that clearly depicts the investment merit and development value of a project.
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19. Convey complex information that clearly depicts the investment merit and development value of a project.
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