Chief Investment Officer

US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations•Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as the Chief Investment Officer. The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as the Chief Investment Officer.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required.
All qualification requirements must be met by 12/10/2025.
Probationary Period. One-year probation for initial SES appointment.
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your 2-page resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness)
ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology)
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. (Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience)
ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement)
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. (Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking)
Experience in institutional investing and index management.
Experience in asset allocation and target date fund strategies.

Responsibilities

Oversees the investment management programs and functions of the Agency. Develops and implements investment policy, procedures, LifeCycle fund asset allocation strategy, and oversight of investment management services. As the principal liaison with the outside investment managers of TSP funds, ensures that funds are invested in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the policies established by the Board.
Serves as the principal Agency expert responsible for all matters related the management, design, and operation of the investment programs of the TSP.
Analyzes investment strategies and performance of investment programs and vehicles similar to the TSP, and recommends policies or procedures that benefit TSP participants and beneficiaries. Oversees the analysis and assessment of potential new investment indexes, potential changes in procedures for investing and trading funds, and the preparation and presentation of findings and recommendations to the Executive Director, the Board, and other senior Agency officials.
Oversees the development of models to measure performance of TSP investment funds, and the asset managers, and continuously monitors fund performance, reports the results, and uses the information collected to make recommendations on how to improve TSP investment funds.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
SES members accrue annual leave at the rate of 8 hours for each full bi-weekly pay period and their annual cap is 720 hours.

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