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Associate Director, National and Regional Risk Analysis, EM-0301-00 (Public)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
📍 Washington, District of Columbia EM-00 $280,000 - $305,000/yr
Posted: Apr 6, 2026 Deadline: Apr 17, 2026 (Closes in 5 days days left)

About This Position

This position is located in the Division of Insurance and Research, Deposit Insurance and Risk Analysis, National and Regional Risk Analysis Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $305,000.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments. 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, skills, and abilities and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions.

You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised). Leadership experiences identified must have been performed in an official supervisory role. Leadership Experience 1: Experience in overseeing and coordinating the work of organizational units directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including assigning work; directing changes to programs and priorities; and evaluating performance against goals; AND Leadership Experience 2: Experience in managing employee performance and growth directly and indirectly through subordinate supervisors, including evaluating employee readiness for successive roles; recognizing accomplishments, providing feedback and development opportunities, and addressing performance/conduct issues; AND Technical Experience 1: Experience in leading/authoring agency/professional publications, articles, white papers, or senior-level briefing materials related to national and regional economic developments and risks impacting the financial/banking industry, OR Technical Experience 2: Experience applying expertise in financial and economic risk analyses as evidenced by media appearances/interviews, professional/academic conference presentations, professional association credentials/awards, or representing an organization in Congressional testimony.

Major Duties

As the Associate Director, National and Regional Risk Analysis, the incumbent is responsible for the following: Monitors national and regional economic developments and trends in the financial services industry and in financial markets, including movements in interest rates, exchange rates, and other prices, to analyze their potential effects on insured institutions and the DIF. Develops appropriate channels for disseminating analysis to senior management of the Corporation, regional supervisory personnel, other regulators, the industry, and the public. Serves as a project leader for broad intra- and interagency external publications and special projects by providing guidance, substantive editing, and direction for Corporation and Division publications.

Perform complex analyses on a variety of general financial, banking, economic, modeling, and statistical matters as they relate to or affect the activities of the Corporation, and incorporate into studies, policy decisions, and testimony. Review and evaluate studies, reports, and proposals prepared by Corporation staff, private individuals, and other government agencies. Establishes and maintains continuing liaison with counterparts in other FDIC divisions, officials of other regulatory agencies, the financial press, and representatives of various financial institutions and private industry, including prominent economists and industry analysts from a range of sectors and academic institutions.

Serves as the Division's representative on key operational and policy committees, as appropriate, and at industry outreach events that require expert analysis of complex risk issues. Exercises supervisory personnel management authority and performs the full range of performance management duties to include planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and evaluating work performance and providing feedback to others on their performance. Identifies training and developmental needs for staff and provides regular recognition of staff.

Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc.

Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates all activities of the Division associated with regional operations and risk analysis.

Conditions of Employment

2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your résumé to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font). If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Registration with the Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. Employment Conditions.

This position requires the selectee to file a public financial disclosure report (OGE Form 278e) as a condition of employment. High Risk/Non-sensitive Background Investigation (BI) required. Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your resume will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contains sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. If you are found minimally qualified, a Management Rating Panel (MRP) will review your qualifications and experience against pre-established benchmarks.

The rating panel will place applications in one of three quality categories, i.e., Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. These category assignments are a measure of the degree in which your background and responses to the assessment questions match the competencies listed below. Within these categories, candidates eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Top ranked (Best Qualified) candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration. The competencies you will be assessed on are listed below. Change Management HR Management Influencing Others External Awareness Managing Risk Interpersonal Relationships Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between the U.S. banking system and international, national, and regional economic conditions.

You do not need to respond separately to these competencies.

Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies.

Applicants must provide details of the duties performed as they relate to the qualifying experience and competencies/KSAs. Experience must be explicitly stated in the resume as experience not specifically described in the resume cannot be assumed. Resumes that are vague or don't address specific requirements will not receive maximum consideration.

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Additional Information

If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement. FDIC Executive Managers (EM) are in the Federal competitive service and not the Senior Executive Service (SES). As an EM at the FDIC, you will provide executive leadership and managerial direction over substantive activities related to planning, developing, executing, and coordinating the Corporation's programs and policies.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

How to Apply

To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account.

After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process.

You must apply online. To apply for this position, you MUST provide a complete application package which includes: Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.

To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab.

Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional Application Information” to continue. You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.

Required Documents

Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application.

Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here. (Note: Veterans must submit the Member 4 copy of the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – or other copy showing the type of discharge/character of service [e.g., Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions, etc.] along with any other required documents (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15, etc.) to demonstrate veterans' preference eligibility.)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Associate Director, National and Regional Risk Analysis, EM-0301-00 (Public) position at Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
The salary range for this position is $280,000 - $305,000/yr. This is a EM-00 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Associate Director, National and Regional Risk Analysis, EM-0301-00 (Public) job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid ...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Apr 17, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does EM-00 mean?
EM-00 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.