Duties

Under the direction and supervision, the incumbent will participate in and/or independently perform the following:

• Research topics related to consumer financial products, practices, and services that could pose harm to consumers or be inconsistent with federal consumer protection laws or policy.
• Develop relevant high-quality summaries, reports, memoranda, fact sheets, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with the development and amendment of specialized consumer protection compliance regulations, examination, and enforcement policies and procedures for the Section.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of tables, spreadsheets, and databases that track issues, trends, and changes.
• Assists in preparing presentation materials, talking points, memoranda and other materials. Develops summaries of meetings and monitors action items.
• Assists in developing policy for the FDIC’s economic inclusion efforts, including providing access to credit, retail banking services, and asset building opportunities for underserved communities.
• Research topics related to regulations, Congressional testimony, examination procedures, financial institutions letters, academic papers, the Internet, and other resources to inform the development of FDIC consumer protection policy and coordination with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and federal banking regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Employment Conditions.

Registration with the Selective Service.

Low Risk Position - National Agency Check Investigation (NACI) required.

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Must sign pathways agreement if selected.

Must provide official transcripts if selected.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  The FDIC offers some benefits to its temporary employees.

  To find out more, click here.

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  • A copy of all college transcripts (an unofficial transcript is acceptable) showing:

  • Classes you are currently enrolled (by the closing date of this announcement)
  • Overall cumulative GPA (by the closing date of this announcement)

  NOTE: An official transcript will be required if you are selected. If you attended more than one university and need send multiple transcripts, please upload all transcripts as one document.

  • A resume

  NOTE: Your resume should include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date.

  • If you are not a student enrolled in the current semester, you must submit proof of enrollment in the upcoming semester (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or acceptance letter from an accredited educational institution). If you are a student who is enrolled in the current semester and your transcript does not show current enrollment or if you have completed the semester and your transcript does not show enrollment for the upcoming semester, you must submit proof of continued enrollment (i.e., letter from the registrar’s office or course enrollment print out, etc.). Your transcript or registrar’s letter must document the educational requirements for this position.

  • Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here.

  • A copy of Veteran’s Preference documentation: If you are claiming veterans' preference, click here. Veterans should 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.

  Education must be from an accredited educational institution. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you attended more than one university and need to send multiple transcripts, please upload all transcripts as one document.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To begin, click the “Apply ” button and follow the prompts. If you have not 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. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point 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 the “Applications” tab Click on the “Position Title” and then select “Update Application” or Additional 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.

  To claim veteran's preference, veterans must submit a copy of the DD214 and/or other applicable veteran's documents.

  Agency contact information

  Kamille Battle

  Phone

  703-562-6284

  TDD

  800-925-4618

  Fax

  000-000-0000

  Email

  PathwaysHQ@fdic.gov

  Address

  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
  FDIC Human Resources Branch
  3501 Fairfax Drive
  HRB (PA-1730-5007)
  Arlington, Virginia 22226
  United States

  Next steps

  You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. citizens who are accepted for enrollment or are currently enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, 1 year certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis with an anticipated graduation date AFTER May 2025; have at least a cumulative 2.5 out of 4.0 grade point average; and are in good academic standing.