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Summary The position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Small Business and Financial Services (OSBFS). As a Supervisory Project Finance Specialist, you will be responsible for supervising an investment team and managing several complex transactions to provide direct loans and loan guarantees to a wide range of financial intermediaries that lend to micro, small and medium businesses across an array of sectors in international emerging markets. Responsibilities This position supervises and manages staff members performing the full range of tasks on investment transactions and relationship management activities. Manages all technical aspects of projects or transactions and ensures that project or deal analysis is sound and complete before referral to higher management. Works closely with clients in the development and execution of the Corporation's terms and commitments and manages the negotiation of agreements as well as the disbursement of funds. Manages and oversees all assigned regional transactions on behalf of DFC from initial idea to transaction close and implementation. Directs business development in conducting, developing, and reviewing all OSBFS market assessments to evaluate the potential partnership opportunities Interacts with senior level representatives of financial institutions, host-country governments, multilateral and bilateral agencies, and the U.S. and foreign private sectors. Oversee financial structuring in the proposal and negotiation all key financial terms for each transaction. Directs, performs, reviews, and approves risk assessments related including economic and financial analyses. Prepares and approves credit reports, represents deal team at investment committees, and closely monitors and represents the deal on project approval and obligation processes. Represents DFC by participating in conferences, the Speaker's Bureau, and/or other corporate events. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that includes: 1) conducting the full range of new corporate or project investment financing involving origination, negotiation, and management of all aspects of debt investments to financial intermediaries in developing countries or emerging markets; 2) coordinating with an international development organization on financing joint projects that provide foreign aid and/ or development assistance; AND 3) providing project management and oversight to multiple complex investments in financial intermediaries in developing countries or emerging markets. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. 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. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp). Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/). Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information.