Supervisory Project Finance Specialist (Managing Director)

Summary This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Infrastructure. As a Supervisory Project Finance Specialist (Managing Director) you will be responsible for supervising an investment team and managing several complex, sensitive, and precedent-setting infrastructure and critical minerals transactions across priority sectors. Responsibilities Directs staff members on all technical aspects of projects and ensures that project or deal analysis is sound and complete before referral to higher management. Reviews investment opportunities across priority subsectors, including infrastructure and logistics (ports, airports, and maritime infrastructure); transportation (roads and rail); digital infrastructure (fiber-optic cables, data centers, and telecommunications); and critical minerals (extraction, processing, manufacturing, storage, and commodities exchange), consistent with DFC corporate strategy and sector priorities. Supports business development and client management with private sector counterparties, including commercial banks, project developers, and investment funds, to build and manage Office of Infrastructure project pipeline. Directs in-depth analysis of new investment proposals to determine their financial, technical,economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility. Directs in-depth analysis of the nature of the proposed business ventures; the financial statements provided by the company or sponsors; country related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; risks related to project contractual obligations; the eligibility, financial standing and business background of the sponsor; and other related factors. Directs staff structuring and negotiating transaction terms, with the incumbent personally engaging on the most complex, sensitive, or senior-level matters. Performs full administrative and technical supervisory responsibilities and oversight to assigned staff. Represents DFC and Office of Infrastructure at meetings both inside and outside DFC participating in interdepartmental activities for the purpose of representing DFC interests. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that includes: 1. Performing the full range of work related to commercial or private sector project financing, to include: underwriting, due diligence, approval process, negotiation of loan documentation, and disbursement at a commercial bank, investment bank, international financial institution, or multilateral organization; 2. Determining projects are feasible, creditworthy and appropriate for support based on applicable policies, procedures, goals and objectives at a commercial bank, investment bank, international financial institution, or multilateral organization; AND 3. Managing commercial project financing transactions in multiple sectors (e.g., infrastructure, energy, mining, oil and gas, telecom, etc.) at a commercial bank, investment bank, international financial institution, or multilateral organization.; Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. Please Note: Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage. 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. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Telework Suitability: The duties of this position id suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed episodic or emergency telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit for more information. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA 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, based on your adjudication decision. 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 RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.