Financial Analyst
What you'd do
This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Capital Access in Washington, D.C. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert as the Reviewer-in-Charge for Risk-Based Reviews performed to assess Regulated and Supervised Institutions programs and compliance with SBA Loan Program Requirements.
Major duties
As a/an Financial Analyst at the GS- 1160-13, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a subject matter expert for the 7(a) or 504 Loan Program. Analyze 7(a) or 504 loan portfolios to identify problems, risks, and negative trends. Serve as the Reviewer-in-Charge for Risk-Based Reviews performed to assess 7(a) or 504 Lender risk and compliance. Advise high-level officials on risk to the 7(a) and 504 loan portfolios.
What you need to qualify
GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: 1. Working in commercial credit analysis and loan file review, as a commercial loan underwriter, commercial loan servicer, or loan workout specialist for a financial institution or government agency; and 2. Identifying problems or risks to a commercial lender or loan portfolio; and 3. Performing commercial loan file reviews for a financial institution or regulator. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. There is no education substitution for this grade level. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: Financial Analysis Series 1160 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. Generally, time in Non-Pay status as a federal employee is not creditable towards the specialized experience requirement listed above. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 08/28/2026.
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