Senior Program Analyst (Oversight)

Federal Housing Finance Agency•Washington, DC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Program Analyst (Oversight) at the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) serves as the Agency’s senior operational lead for coordinating, tracking, quality-controlling, and executing Agency audit and oversight workflows. The position supports oversight, audit, congressional affairs, and other Agency staff by ensuring that related processes, documentation, task management, and cross-office communication are accurate, timely, organized, and compliant with Agency policy. The role also provides operational support for Congressional relations as directed by the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications (OCAC), including preparation for Congressional inquiries, briefings, hearings, transmittals, and productions. It supports these activities without serving as the coordinator of Congressional relations. The position works across the Office of General Counsel (OGC), OCAC, and the Internal Controls and Compliance Branch, and provides advice and decision-ready materials to senior management and external stakeholders.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
If born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Must live within, or be willing to relocate within, a commutable distance of the duty location; the position is not remote.
At least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to EL/GS-14, including experience managing or handling Congressional inquiries, investigations, hearings, or oversight engagements; coordinating accurate, consistent, timely cross-organizational responses and improving workflows; interpreting policies or program requirements to set goals, timelines, and metrics and monitor progress; and preparing clear, decision-ready materials for senior leaders and stakeholders.
Selective placement factor: demonstrated extensive experience managing and coordinating interactions with Congressional committees related to banking, financial services, housing, or oversight, on behalf of a federal agency or organization or on the part of Congress members or committees.
Only experience and education obtained by the announcement closing date will be considered.
May be required to complete a financial disclosure report; EL-15 employees and Executives (LL) must complete an annual financial disclosure report.

Responsibilities

Coordinate external audits, oversight engagements, and Requests for Information in alignment with Agency standard operating procedures and legal guidance.
Analyze processes and activities and develop solutions to problematic program areas.
Support and, when appropriate, represent the Agency in Congressional briefings, hearings, transmittals, and inquiries in coordination with OCAC.
Provide operational support for Congressional relations as directed by OCAC, including preparing non-legal materials for inquiries, transmittals, briefings, hearings, and staff requests.
Track incoming Congressional inquiries, deadlines, responses, supporting documentation, and production schedules according to OCAC workflow guidance.
Link OGC’s Litigation Branch, OCAC, and the Internal Controls and Compliance Branch to support consistent oversight workflows throughout audits and Congressional responses.
Review administrative report processes, identify improvements, and develop and implement changes or corrective actions.
Develop, refine, and maintain tracking systems, dashboards, standard operating procedures, and production workflows to strengthen audit readiness and Congressional response operations.
Review key program policies to identify gaps or needed updates; develop new or modified policies, issuances, and directives; and promote adoption and implementation of policy proposals.
Advise executive management and external stakeholders and deliver briefings, policy and program recommendations, and strategic reports.
Advise management on the effectiveness and efficiency of oversight activities, identify improvement areas, and recommend solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.