Federal

Vice President, Office of Investment Funds

Development Finance Corporation ยท Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
๐Ÿ“ Washington, District of Columbia SL-00 $151,661 - $228,000/yr
Posted: Apr 24, 2026 Deadline: May 8, 2026 (Closes in 4 days days left)

About This Position

This position is part of the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Investment Funds. As a Vice President for the Office of Investment Funds you will be responsible for leading and managing staff in providing debt and equity into emerging market funds to help address the shortfall of investment capital across all sectors and markets.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

You may qualify at the SL-00 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience related to this position. This experience must be at or above the GS-15 grade level or equivalent.

Your resume must reflect experience: 1. Developing and managing an equity and/or investment funds program including joint ventures, separately managed accounts, and other structured funds; 2. Analyzing business plans for investments in emerging markets and/or strategic markets, evaluating effectiveness of a fund structure for a target market and investment thesis, and developing and/or negotiating fund investment terms and conditions; AND 3.

Investing in emerging and/or strategic markets and effectively managing associated risks. 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.

Major Duties

The Vice President, Office of Investment Funds (OIF) has overall responsibility for leading and managing the Office of Investment Funds of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and development of opportunities, recommendations, and execution of DFC Limited Partnership opportunities in investment funds. Serves as a member of DFC senior leadership team and participates in the Agency's overall strategy development, goal setting and execution of Agency-wide priorities and initiatives.

Develops and maintains DFC institutional expertise for OIF, including the key relevant relationships with fund managers, investors, industry experts, regional experts, service providers, US government partners and allies, and others. Provides overall direction on Funds strategy and updates the strategy in accordance with shifting US Government priorities and policy environment. Provides strategic and operational direction through the entire lifecycle of the investment including business development, screening, due diligence, negotiating and structuring, approval, disbursement, and post-investment management and monitoring.

Provides strategic direction in setting objectives and goals for business development and outreach efforts developing relationships with companies, financial institutions, foreign government official, and development finance institutions. Manages staffing and work plans by distributing overall Funds target across investment staff based on capabilities, experience, and interests ensuring adequate technical and operational support for staff to reach their assigned targets. Please

Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

Education

Education is not substitutable for experience requirements identified above.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Structured Interview: Applicants meeting eligibility and specialized experience (as outlined in the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement) will be invited to participate in a Structured Interview with subject-matter-experts to evaluate your knowledge, skills, abilities, based on one or more of the competences below. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you may be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Leadership Strategic Thinking Stakeholder Engagement Financial Risk Management Influencing / Negotiating Business Development Organizational Awareness

Additional Information

This position has been submitted to OPM for possible inclusion in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. 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 is suitable for telework.

The selectee may be allowed episodic or emergency 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.

Employees in SL positions are entitled to accrue annual leave at the rate of 8 hours per biweekly pay period regardless of the length of their Federal service, and can accumulate a total of up to 90 days (720 hours) of annual leave. All Federal employees including SL members earn 13 days of sick leave each year. 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please refer to the How to Apply section above and explore the Federal Application Process information on the USAJobs website. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application.

Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents.

You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

You will be taken to an online application.

Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Read the Eligibility questions carefully. The questions address if you are eligible to apply to this JOA.

Your responses will affect your consideration for the position.

You may qualify for more than one eligibility, so please choose carefully.

You will only be considered under the options you have selected. If you respond that you do not meet any of the eligibility questions, you will not be considered for this position.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement at least two business days before the closing date, to discuss your situation. Failure to contact us within sufficient time may result in your hardship request being denied.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application.

Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content (e.g. SSN or DOB), your resume will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.

Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you.

You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application.

You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (mm/yy) and duties performed.

Your most recent Promotion, Within-Range Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), if applying as a current or former Federal Employee (i.e. status candidate), showing you are/were in the competitive service, on a permanent basis, and the highest grade or promotion potential held, is required. DO NOT submit NON-Pay Impacting Action SF-50's to include, "Organizational Code Change SF-50's, Award SF-50's and/or General Adjustment SF-50's, etc." or SF-52's Request of Personnel Action. Most Recent Performance Appraisal (optional) Cover letter (optional) DD-214, SF-15 Form and/or VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable Other documentation to support your eligibility claim It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Vice President, Office of Investment Funds position at Development Finance Corporation?
The salary range for this position is $151,661 - $228,000/yr. This is a SL-00 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Vice President, Office of Investment Funds job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the SL-00 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience related to this position. This experience must be at ...
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 May 8, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Top Secret clearance is required.
What does SL-00 mean?
SL-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.