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Summary This position is in the Office of the Under Secretary for Transportation Policy, Build America Bureau, Office of Credit Programs, Portfolio Management. The incumbent is responsible for the financial oversight and analysis of transportation project portfolios. These projects require federal maintenance and financial analysis related to all phases of the project life span. The incumbent is an expert in municipal securities, project finance and portfolio monitoring. Responsibilities The Financial Management Analyst: Provides senior leadership and assistance to other members of the Portfolio Management team in managing more complex transactions including restructuring and refinancing of existing debt, as well as amendments, waivers, and consents for existing loans with the Bureau’s counter parties, including public and private sector borrowers and equity sponsors. Leads in managing transactions involving existing loans, when necessary, with other teams in the Bureau, as well as other agencies and offices in the Department. Advises and supports the project operations to ensure oversight for Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA)/ Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) financial activities and to ensure that the Agency's resources are being properly used and protected. Coordinates financial audits and financial assessments of TIFIA/RRIF programs. Analyzes and evaluates long-range financial activities and provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness of operations in meeting mission-critical goals and objectives. Analyzes the financial viability and monitors the mechanics of a portfolio of transportation projects financed with Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA), Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF), and Private Activity Bonds (PABs) credit and debt, including the financial oversight of projects before, during, and after construction, as well as each borrower’s compliance with the terms, conditions, covenants, and warranties in its TIFIA credit agreement. Works with the TIFIA and RRIF lead for credit negotiations and assigned DOT financial and engineering staff, writes the Project Monitoring Plan for each TIFIA and/or RRIF credit agreement. Reviews and accepts annual financial plan updates from the borrower. Participates as the TIFIA and/or RRIF representative on the oversight group, if any, formed to protect the interests of the senior lenders during the life of the senior loan. Reviews monthly reports from the construction contractor, the borrower, the independent engineer (or lender's technical representative) and DOT engineering staff to identify issues of concern that could prevent project completion within the approved budget. The ideal statement: OST is looking for a seasoned, motivated, and self-reliant professional who can share their expertise in financial oversight and monitoring of portfolio transportation projects financed under DOT’s credit/debt programs with skilled professionals who ensure the safety and fairness of the transportation industry. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. POSITION SENSITIVITY AND RISK: Varies by position and will be based on the position to which appointed. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Varies by position. If applicable, you must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position to which appointed. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: Travel will vary by position. If the position requires travel, a government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Varies by position. If applicable, the applicant selected is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Varies by position and is determined by the hiring agency. If selected, a one-year or two-year probationary period may be required. FOR DIRECT HIRE CANDIDATES: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). FOR GOVERNMENT CANDIDATES: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications. To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience managing and monitoring a portfolio of corporate/project finance (i.e., providing debt/equity or ‘non-recourse’ financing) or transportation project finance loans that include loan/credit agreement compliance reviews, credit negotiations, project finance modeling and forecasting, borrower performance, reviewing financial status reports, plans, and updates aligned with U.S. capital markets and/or commercial bank lending practices with transaction size greater than $50 million. Experience managing the structuring or restructuring of corporate/project finance or transportation/infrastructure finance transactions with transaction size greater than $50 million within a reputed and established financial institution as a regular and recurring part of your job with minimal supervision. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Budget Administration - Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget administration and analysis; including preparing, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget; and the relationships among program, budget, accounting, and reporting systems. Financial Management (‡) - Understands the organization's financial processes. Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities. Financial Analysis - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of financial analysis, forecasting, and modeling to interpret quantitative and qualitative data; includes data modeling, earned value management, and evaluating key financial indicators, trends, and historical data. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Contracting/Procurement. Capital Planning and Investment Assessment - Knowledge of the principles and methods of capital investment analysis or business case analysis, including return on investment analysis. Risk Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences. For all types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: REMOTE WORK: This position may be eligible for Remote Work. Remote work is an arrangement in which an employee works at an alternative worksite (e.g., from home) and is not expected to report to the office to work. Remote work location will be determined upon/after selection and may affect locality pay. If selected as a remote work position, must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency standards from the approved work location within the Contiguous United State and sign a remote work agreement. The difference in salary is determined by the locality pay in each location. Salaries for all areas are available on the OPM website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule/ TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. If approved for occasional telework, you will be required to report to the office on a regular basis. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional Merit Promotion positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.