NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Major Duties:

As a Project Finance Specialist (Business Development), you will:

Support business development activities and help implement business development strategy for the OSFI.
Conduct research and identify key potential clients or client groups, associations, industry sectors, regions, target markets and tender/concessions to identify new business opportunities and increase OSFI’s transaction pipeline.
Conduct outreach to companies worldwide which may have an interest in the DFC’s priority areas and initiatives.
Provide information on OSFI’s finance and insurance products to businesses, foreign government officials, and U.S. government counterparts.
Discuss with companies specific investment and political risk insurance opportunities. Provide explanations of DFC products, policies, and timelines for underwriting transactions.
Review projects to determine their suitability per DFC’s credit, policy and development standards. Recommend those that qualify to the Managing Director for Business Development for further consideration.
Answer inquiries and referrals sourced from internal DFC and external contacts. Refer business leads to other departments, U.S. agencies and international finance institutions (IFIs) as appropriate.
Collect and maintain relevant quantitative and qualitative data relating to the OSFI pipeline and portfolio to support internal briefings, external reporting, interagency requests, and marketing output.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: The ideal candidate will have experience supporting the sourcing of new business development opportunities for debt finance transactions and/or political risk insurance contracts in developing countries and industries. They will have experience discussing with companies on specific investment and/or political risk insurance opportunities by providing explanations of products, policies, and timelines for underwriting transactions, while also reviewing loan, guaranty, and/or political risk insurance proposals for credit, policy, and development eligibility.

Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
This position will require foreign travel to developing countries

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

You may qualify at the GS-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following:
Experience working with a team on international projects or investments under supervision of a senior specialist, while working at a commercial bank, investment bank, international financial institution, or multilateral organization; and
Experience identifying and conducting outreach to potential clients or client groups, associations, industry sectors, regions, and/or target markets to identify new business opportunities.

OR

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position;

OR

A combination of education and experience as listed above.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following:
Experience reviewing investment financing applications for international project development, while working at a commercial bank, investment bank, international financial institution, or multilateral organization;
Experience collecting and maintaining data and producing briefings, reports, and/or marketing material; and
Experience identifying and conducting outreach to potential clients or client groups, associations, industry sectors, regions, and/or target markets to identify new business opportunities.

Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level.

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.

Additional information:

Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to 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.

If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.

**Applications are only being accepted through USA Jobs, go to the following link to apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/717966900. This announcement is set to close at 11:59 pm (EST) on April 24th, 2023. All applications must be received at the link provided by the closing to receive consideration.