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SummaryAnnouncement may be used to fill similar positions within 60 days of the closing date. This position is also being announced concurrently under Delegated Examining (DE) procedures vacancy number: D20-DP-10923961-SB. Applicants who wish to also be considered under DE must apply to both vacancies separately. About this agencyResponsibilitiesThis position is located in the Export Credit Insurance Division, Office of Small Business, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The primary responsibility of the position is to underwrite transactions involving short term programs for export by analyzing transactions and recommending approval, partial approval or decline. At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to: Serves as a Relationship Manager with responsibility for complex transactions from receipt of application to final decision on credit worthiness. Works directly with lenders, borrowers, Office of General Counsel and other divisions and offices in the agency. Underwrites transactions associated with export credit insurance policies, including policy quotes, amendments, and renewals by single buyer and multi -buyer transactions. Establishes and maintains files. Reviews applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with bank policies and undertakes an analysis to determine reasonable assurance of repayment ensuring compliance with case processing procedures; gathers any necessary credit or financial information from applicants; identifies key issues and mitigating factors that may impact the credit assessment; and coordinates all necessary inter-divisional activities to complete the approval process within published standards. Prepares memos with appropriate recommendations under Individual Delegated Authority (IDA) and to the appropriate approval authority for those transactions exceeding an IDA. Conveys decisions to relevant parties (insureds, brokers, lenders, and regional offices). Utilizes automated financial tools and current software to conduct the appropriate financial analysis. Advises customers which EXIM's products are best suited to their needs. Responds to requests for assistance from existing policyholders, exporters, banks, brokers and regional officers and educates them on EXIM's requirements, policies, procedures and EXIM's web based application processing system. Conducts user acceptance testing and validates system functionality and usability upgrades on the online system. Conducts site visits to (a) assist exporters in understanding their insurance policy and to assess the exporter's industry, receivables portfolio, and ability to make credit decisions and (b) meet with buyer's to understand their business, aid our underwriting process and foster new business. Evaluates the ability of the lenders, exporters, suppliers and other participants to perform under a transaction, to expand business opportunities, and assess current and potential transactions. Performs due diligence screening of all participants to confirm their acceptability. Represents the Bank in external meetings and conferences with a wide variety of entities. Participates in internal work groups that evaluate and make recommendations regarding improvements in EXIM's programs, policies or processes. Provides assistance, guidance, training and leadership to junior Loan Specialist.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentQualificationsSpecialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): GS-12: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government. Specialized experience includes: Experience in financial statement analysis, accounting, and/or credit practices; Experience in corporate credit analysis, loan or insurance underwriting, intermediate accounting, or international trade finance credit practices to make informed credit decisions on the job; AND Experience in seeking required credit information to evaluate credit risks and working with internal and external resources involved in a transaction to gather and evaluate relevant credit information. GS-13: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government. Specialized experience includes: Experience in financial statement analysis, accounting, and/or credit practices; Experience in corporate credit analysis, loan or insurance underwriting, intermediate accounting, or international trade finance credit practices to make informed credit decisions on the job; Experience in seeking required credit information to evaluate credit risks and working with internal and external resources involved in a transaction to gather and evaluate relevant credit information; AND Experience in representing an agency/organization in external meetings and conferences. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12/13 grade levels. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by 10/09/2020, the closing date of the announcement.EducationAdditional InformationCurrent or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Please visit the following link for the types of political appointments. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: The following links contain information on the eligibility requirements to be considered under a noncompetitive appointing authority: Career Transition (ICTAP/CTAP) Primary Appointing Authorities for Career and Career-Conditional Appointments Hiring Authorities for Veterans People with Disabilities Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure: EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment.
