IT Specialist
Summary
Designs, develops, and maintains financial loan management systems for a federal finance agency, applying computer science and finance techniques to complex loan pricing models.
This position is located at Departmental Offices,Domestic Finance - Financial Markets. As an IT Specialist, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining the FFB's Loan Management Control System (LMCS) and other computer application systems in the Federal Financing Bank.
As an IT Specialist you will: Identify problems and formulate methods or procedures for solutions by using the techniques of computer science and finance. Act as subject matter expert in regards to FFB IT environment and application operations. Perform mathematical analysis of highly complex loan pricing and other financial problems for the FFB. Develop functional computer applications, with thorough documentation, from mathematical models. Take a leadership role in managing projects, ensuring proper and timely completion of all aspects of complex applications projects. Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.