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 audit and oversight workflows. The role supports oversight, audit, congressional affairs, and other Agency staff by ensuring related processes, documentation, task management, and cross-office communication are accurate, timely, organized, and compliant with Agency policy. The position also provides operational support for Congressional relations as directed by the Office of Congressional Affairs and Communications (OCAC), helping prepare the Agency for Congressional inquiries, briefings, hearings, and productions. The incumbent provides non-legal operational support but does not serve as the coordinator of Congressional relations. The role is in FHFA’s Office of General Counsel (OGC), which provides legal advice and representation to all Agency offices.

Requirements

At least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to EL/GS-14 or higher, demonstrating experience managing or handling Congressional inquiries, investigations, hearings, or oversight engagements for a federal agency or organization, or on behalf of Congress or its committees.
Experience coordinating responses or deliverables across an agency or organization to ensure unified, accurate, consistent, and timely work products while improving processes and workflows.
Experience interpreting policies, guidance, or program requirements to develop goals, target timelines, and performance metrics and monitor progress.
Experience translating operational requirements, status information, and risks into clear, decision-ready materials for senior leadership, program offices, and other stakeholders.
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 behalf of Congresspeople.
Federal employees who have held an EL/GS position within the preceding 52 weeks must meet time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at EL/GS-14 or higher for eligibility at EL-15.
Applicants must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Applicants must submit the required resume and supporting documents; eligible status candidates must provide an SF-50 showing tenure and competitive status, except current FHFA employees.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
A probationary period may be required.
Applicants must live within, or be willing to relocate within, a commutable distance of the duty location; this is not a remote position.
Certain current or recent Executive Branch political appointees must disclose that service to Human Resources.
A financial disclosure report may be required; all EL-15 and Executive (LL) employees must complete an annual report.

Responsibilities

Coordinate external audits, oversight engagements, and Requests for Information (RFIs) in accordance 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.
Prepare non-legal materials for Congressional inquiries, transmittals, briefings, hearings, and staff requests as directed by OCAC.
Track incoming Congressional inquiries, deadlines, responses, supporting documentation, and production schedules according to OCAC workflow guidance.
Connect OGC’s Litigation Branch, OCAC, and the Internal Controls and Compliance Branch to maintain unified oversight workflows throughout audits and Congressional responses.
Review administrative reporting processes, identify improvement areas, and develop and implement changes or corrective actions.
Develop, refine, and maintain tracking systems, dashboards, SOPs, and production workflows to strengthen audit readiness and Congressional response operations.
Review key program policies for 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, delivering decision-ready briefings, policy and program recommendations, and strategic reports.
Advise management on the effectiveness and efficiency of oversight activities and initiatives, identify improvement areas, and recommend solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.