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Summary This position is located in the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships, Washington DC or Dallas TX, of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and provides support in the areas of researching, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on highly complex financial transactions from financial institution failures and managing special projects. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. Responsibilities Conducts complex analysis associated with work assignments such as evaluating accounting treatment for complex resolution transactions, accounting and reporting system improvements and enhancements, data management and automation initiatives, and assessing system gaps. Serves as a subject matter expert for researching, reviewing, analyzing, and reporting on key financial program areas and highly complex financial transactions from financial institution failures in three or more areas: accounting for financial institution resolutions; resolution accounting; subsidiary accounting; operational accounting for asset processing, and servicing; liabilities and dividends; cash management; reporting and analysis; general ledger; systems development and analysis; proforma; and project management. Conducts in-depth research and analysis related to implementing accounting policies and procedures utilizing documented solutions to address specific accounting problems and reviews reconciliation and general ledger processes to ensure compliance with established branch policies, procedures, and guidelines. Independently designs and revises financial and procedural requirements for the financial and accounting activities of the Corporation based on the application of technical expertise and analysis. Independently assesses reports and reconciliations and coordinates financial and accounting matters related to accounting operational activities such as accounting and processing receivership dividends, balance sheet reporting and reconciliation, proforma, asset servicing, cash management, liabilities, and general ledger operations. Researches, reviews, and inputs required financial information from source documents into assigned financial systems within specified timeframes, reconciling any differences; appraises and confirms data integrity and consistency for the conversion, processing, and reporting of all assets and liabilities. Assesses systems, policies, and procedures for scalability and applicability to large bank resolution accounting-related readiness activities. Facilitates information by sharing financial and procedural information between functional areas and other divisions to ensure seamless flow of communication and timely and effective problem resolution affecting receivership accounting operations. Serves as technical expert providing technical advice and guidance on complex correspondence, including inquiries from external parties. Prepares reports or data by responding to internal and external inquiries related to assets and liabilities, cash management, and financial and accounting program areas. Represents the branch in conferences, panels, forums, and meetings with Corporation staff, professional groups, financial institutions related to highly complex financial issues and systems; interacts with failed bank management, employees and customers as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Employment Conditions. Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required. Background Investigation (BI) required Qualifications Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here. To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14 grade level or above in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in 1) banking and financial institution accounting, 2) developing reports and dashboards utilizing automated financial data systems, 3) utilizing the generally accepted accounting standards, and 4) reviewing and documenting processes related to financial analysis and reporting. Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement. Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 “well qualified” for this position. For more information, Click Here. Education There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position. Additional Information Selectee(s) for this position will be required to report to their duty station office at least 1 day per pay period beginning January 2, 2024, and at their supervisor’s direction to support mission and project needs. In person reporting requirements are expected to increase in July 2024. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here. The range of pay shown includes base pay plus supplemental locality adjustments. The locality rates for these duty locations range from a low of 26.91% to a high of 33.41%. Pay will vary by grade level and the locality rate for the geographic location where the position is located. For more on FDIC locality rates, click here.