Duties

Summary

A successful candidate in this position will be responsible for proactive monitoring of approved transactions to ensure that project risks stay within acceptable levels. The candidate will provide comprehensive reports on portfolio loan performance on approved projects to the appropriate authorities and constituencies.

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Responsibilities

As a Loan Portfolio Reporting & Data Control Specialist, at the full performance level, you will:

• Develop and maintain division level policies and procedures and implement a systematic and disciplined approach to independently evaluate compliance with requirements and procedures.
• Prepare portfolio reports advising management and staff about the ongoing status of the portfolio on issues relating to exposure, risk, and modification of loan provisions.
• Develop and continuously improve performance and knowledge management tools including performance measures and workflow tracking tools, industry best practices, external assessments, and reports to identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop reports which identify key portfolio performance and assess impact to the program.
• Provide input to be used in policies, procedures, and guides by frequent written and oral communications and discussions.
• Analyze portfolios using established statistical methods for valuation, risk, and related metrics, and aggregates such analyses to observe trends and threats.
• Participate as a member of internal working groups and committees that evaluate and make recommendations regarding improvements in LPO programs, policies, or processes related to portfolio review and compliance.
• Contribute information and data for briefings for the LPO Executive Director, Department of Energy (DOE), and other federal officials, industry, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the Information Technology (IT) group to optimize functionality of available IT infrastructure tools.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Some travel may be required.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• This position is included in the Collective Bargaining Unit.
• Resume and application must be submitted online.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.
• A Building Access Only (BAO - Public Trust - Non-Sensitive - Moderate Risk Tier 2 or High Risk Tier 4 - SF 85P) background investigation is required.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.
• Required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and as necessary to meet regulatory guidance.
• This position is eligible for telework, however the approval is at the discretion of the supervisor.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
GS-13:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Functional knowledge of project finance structures and applicable credit risk for large-scale or commercial infrastructure projects;
• Preparation of project and portfolio analytical reports as part of a team and with limited supervision;
• Familiarity with models of complex financial structures and ability to aggregate data from multiple sources, assess repayment risk and conduct sensitivity analyses;
• Experience in performance measurement; and ability to effectively communicate complex topics at varying levels within the organization; and
• Must demonstrate experience using industry-standard financial information resources, such as Bloomberg Terminal, S&P Capital IQ, and Market Intelligence to produce analytical reports.

GS-14:
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

• Expert at project finance structures and applicable credit risk for large-scale or commercial infrastructure projects and large corporate loans;
• Experience independently producing risk and/or credit reports for project finance transactions, counterparty, sector and market reports and portfolio-level risk exposure reports;
• Proven success in delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders;
• Proficiency in use of models to aggregate data from multiple sources, assess repayment risk and conduct sensitivity analyses for complex financial structures; expertise in financial and operational performance measurement;
• Proven success in both verbal and written strategic communication of complex concepts and transactions with internal and external stakeholders; and
• Must demonstrate mastery of industry-standard information resources, such as Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ, to produce analytical reports.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you have the ability to possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

Expert knowledge, technical skills, and abilities in a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for portfolio analysis.

Mastery of and skill in applying government lending program policies, practices, laws, and regulations related to energy projects.

Expert knowledge of financial statement analysis, sufficient to extensively analyze the underlying financial, managerial, operational, economic, regulatory, loan security, and legal problems and issues.

Comprehensive knowledge of project finance practices to perform a variety of extensive studies and analyses of highly complex loans and/or portfolios.

Thorough knowledge of portfolio reporting and data control and practices and how these affect LPO medium and long-term guarantees/loans.

Excellent ability to communicate both orally and in writing in order to explain LPO portfolio reporting and data control policies and procedures.

Excellent analytical skills to review and understand special contract provisions and complex contract structures related to energy project finance transactions.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

EDUCATION:



This position does not have a positive educational requirement. Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
• Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
• If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
• More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
• Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
• Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
• All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register . If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.

EEO Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement

Veterans Information: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Veterans_Information
Telework: www.telework.gov
Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

The Department of Energy uses an application tracking system to evaluate the responses you provide in the applicant assessment questionnaire to place you into an initial quality category via OPM's Category Rating procedures. Then, the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a quality review of your application and supporting documentation to ensure you have been placed into the appropriate quality category.

Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (when applicable), and training as described in your resume and applicant assessment. Your credentials are measured against the established duties of the position at the grade level(s) being advertised.

The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified", and "Qualified", although they may differ slightly based on individual agency policy.

If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

If you are a Veteran Preference eligible candidate, you will be listed at the top of whichever quality category your rating places you in. CP/CPS veterans are placed at the top of the highest category for all positions except professional and scientific positions at GS-9 and higher.

If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
If you are unsure, click the link for each document type to read more.

ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire.

• Your resume should list all work experience (paid and unpaid); you must list the full name and address of the each employer.
• For all types of work experience, you should indicate the start and end dates (include month, day, and year); you must also list the average number of hours per week that you worked.
• For paid work experience, please indicate your starting salary for each position and the highest salary you earned (if different).
• Your resume should also include any education and training you have completed (list the program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube.

Most DOE offices will allow you to submit a resume in the format of your choice (as an attached document or as a USAJOBS Resume Builder format). However, some offices may require one specific format. You will be notified at the time you click 'Apply Online' which type of resume is acceptable. It is important that you are complete and thorough in your resume. If any of the above information is not included in your resume, we may not be able to fully credit you for your experience.

If specific educational requirements are indicated for this vacancy: Documentation verifying your educational claims which can include unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned and final grade. Please see the Education section for more information.

Veterans: veteran eligibility documentation (DD-214 Member #4 Copy, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.

Persons with Disabilities: Individuals with intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities may apply for appointment through the Schedule A hiring authority. Certified verification of a disability from a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal, state, or District of Columbia agency or U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits will be required.

Displaced Federal employees who qualify for CTAP/ICTAP: If you are a former Federal employee who was displaced due to a Reduction-in-Force (RIF) or surplused by some other means, please submit a copy of the separation letter or RIF notice from your agency. To be selected under I/CTAP, you must still be found well-qualified for this position. Please see the OPM Guide to Career Transition for more information.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.