Counterparty Risk Analyst Jobs

Duties
As A/an Counterparty Risk Analyst, You Will

• Perform reviews of the MAP program including program requirements, recommend solutions to program guidance issues, and provide guidance to stakeholders that are impacted by the changes. Review new lender applications, applications for reinstatement of suspended or terminated MAP lenders, and lender change of control, sale and merger or license transfer requests. Review and recommend responses to lender Identity of Interest waiver requests. Resolve issues discovered in the applications and requests.
• Serve as a technical expert for the Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) program. Interpret, update, and develop policies for the program that is used by program lenders, local and state Housing Finance Agencies and State Licensing Authorities. Provide recommendations for legislative and regulatory documents. Plan and lead projects and studies including other technical experts and stakeholders to identify and resolve complex issues including the legislative and regulatory studies.
• Review requests to approve new MAP Underwriters and MAP Chief Underwriters, and other changes to a lender's key MAP personnel. Coordinate with other departments within HUD, the Departmental Enforcement Center and GNMA in fulfillment of MACOD's mission; liaison with a variety of individuals and divisions on new developments in the MAP program that affect the work. Audit compliance with MAP lender Quality Control plans and with MAP program requirements; draft MAP lender Quality Assurance reviews. Ensure the parties participating in the program are compliant with all requirements and act ethically and appropriately.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The official duty station for this position will be in Washington, District of Columbia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.
Key Requirements

• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• 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.
• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."
• 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.

Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience
Specialized experience for the GS-13 is one year of experience at the GS-12 level, or equivalent that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes:

• Conducting studies and trend analysis to identify causes of problems pertaining to multifamily housing programs, AND
• Providing reports, correspondence, and summaries of findings pertaining to multifamily housing programs; AND
• Advising and providing technical oversight to management pertaining to multifamily housing programs.

Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.
Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-13 you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks.
Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information
OTHER INFORMATION:

• Relocation incentive will not be paid.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Recruitment incentive will not be paid.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):
HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics .
Reasonable Accommodation Requests
If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire