CDFI Manager (Programs)

Treasury, Departmental Offices • Washington, DC

15d

About The Position

This position is located at the Departmental Offices, Domestic Finance, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). The CDFI Fund promotes access to capital and enables locally based organizations to advance economic growth and community development in urban and rural low-income communities nationwide. The incumbent has continuing responsibility for managing one or more CDFI Fund programs.

The CDFI Manager ensures programs are administered fairly and efficiently, develops timely policy and programmatic responses, and develops or uses innovative and efficient operational and business processes. The role evaluates program effectiveness and impact and manages, motivates, and mentors Associate Program Managers and other staff assigned to the business unit.

This is a GS-15 position requiring specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level, as well as applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements. The position has no education qualification requirement. The successful candidate must complete personnel vetting and background investigation requirements, comply with federal ethics requirements, and meet other conditions of federal employment. Telework and flexible work schedules are available; relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• For the GS-15 grade level, have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service.
• Specialized experience must include designing, directing, and evaluating programs related to consumer and community development lending by regulated financial institutions, including developing or implementing program policies, priorities, or strategic initiatives.
• Specialized experience must also include leading or supervising staff responsible for implementing and evaluating programs involving at least one of the following: the financial and management structure, operations, and practices of community development finance entities; development and implementation of policies, procedures, and risk management plans for federal awards and grants programs; or federal grants management and compliance laws, regulations, policies, and OMB guidance.
• Experience may be gained in the public sector, private sector, or volunteer service. Part-time experience is credited on a prorated basis.
• For GS-15, meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at the GS-14 level, if applicable.
• Current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and personnel vetting, including enrollment in Continuous Vetting and the FBI Rap Back service.
• Comply with federal ethics laws and complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Use direct deposit/electronic funds transfer for salary payments.
• Complete the required PIV identity verification process and provide two forms of identification from Form I-9.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Undergo income tax verification.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.

Responsibilities

• Ensure programs are administered fairly and efficiently.
• Develop complete and timely policy and programmatic responses.
• Develop or use innovative and efficient operations and business processes.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and impact.
• Manage, motivate, and mentor Associate Program Managers and general staff assigned to the business unit.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods; the employer pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed