Loan Analyst

Farm Service Agency • Anadarko, OK

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Loan Analyst position is with the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Oklahoma State Office, in Anadarko, Caddo County, Oklahoma. The position supports Farm Loan Managers, Farm Loan Officers, the Farm Loan Chief, Farm Loan Specialists, and County Offices in lending activities involving agricultural loans, including loan closing, disbursement, monitoring, liquidation, and servicing.

Under the direction of the District Director and Farm Loan Manager, the Loan Analyst collaborates with Farm Loan Officers and loan staff. The position performs analysis, evaluation, and advisory work related to effective delivery of loan-making and servicing activities; assists with developing and implementing farm loan programs, policies, and procedures; and works with customers to assess their needs and help resolve issues. The analyst communicates with borrowers about loan status, pending requests, and standard loan fund policies and procedures, provides technical assistance on less complex loan-making matters, identifies and recommends solutions to conventional problems, and reviews, evaluates, and independently completes preliminary underwriting for loan cases.

The position is not eligible for telework. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized. The position has further promotion potential subject to a career development plan and successful completion of requirements; promotion is not guaranteed.

Requirements

• For GS-5, meet one of the following: three years of progressively responsible general work experience, including one year equivalent to at least GS-4, demonstrating problem analysis, data gathering, solution recognition, work planning and organization, and effective oral and written communication; a completed four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree or a bachelor's degree in any field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For GS-7, meet one of the following: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-5 involving basic fact-finding, analysis, and problem-solving principles and methods applied to investigation, analysis, and evaluation of financial factors and credit risks in agricultural loan granting and servicing, plus analytical and evaluative skills used to assess farm loan program operations and recommend improvements; one year of qualifying graduate education in a related field; Superior Academic Achievement with a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For GS-9, meet one of the following: one full-time year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 involving credit principles and practices to assess loan soundness through independent examination of applications, supporting documents, and credit reports, and maintenance of agricultural loan servicing activities, plus analytical and evaluative techniques to assess farm loan program operations and recommend improvements; two academic years of progressively higher graduate education or a qualifying graduate degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Submit transcripts if qualifying based on education; transcripts must include course information and grades. Foreign education must include the required equivalency documentation and English translation.
• Current federal employees applying for promotion must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Successfully complete the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification that continued employment advances the public interest to remain employed after the period.
• Have federal payments made by direct deposit.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Responsibilities

• Support the Farm Loan Chief, Farm Loan Specialists, County Offices, Farm Loan Managers, and Farm Loan Officers in agricultural lending activities, including closing, disbursement, monitoring, liquidation, and servicing.
• Collaborate with Farm Loan Officers and loan staff under the direction of the District Director and Farm Loan Manager.
• Perform analysis, evaluation, and advisory assignments related to effective delivery of loan-making and servicing activities.
• Assist in formulating and implementing farm loan programs, policies, and procedures for the assigned farm loan area.
• Work with customers to assess their needs and provide information or assistance in resolving issues.
• Communicate with borrowers regarding loan status, pending requests, and standard loan fund policies and procedures.
• Provide technical advice and assistance on less complex loan-making matters.
• Identify and analyze conventional farm loan-making problems and situations, and recommend solutions.
• Review and evaluate loan cases and independently complete preliminary underwriting.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level