This position is located in the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships (DRR), Resolution Strategy Branch, Franchise Analysis & Marketing Section of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in either Dallas, TX, New York City, NY, or Washington, D.C. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $277,500.
As the Chief, Least Cost Modeling and Valuations, the incumbent is responsible for the following: Primary responsibility for developing, maintaining, and applying the Least Cost Test to all resolution transactions. Serves as a project leader and manager in the Resolution Strategy Branch. Develops policy and oversees resolutions of failing institutions as well as various projects related to resolutions nationwide.
Develops and/or interprets policies and oversees responsibility for all aspects of the least cost resolution process. Monitors the application of policies by staff and provides justifications for major program changes as appropriate. Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness and execution to ensure overall efficiencies. Stays abreast of current resolution issues and solicits input from subordinates for determining when policy and operational procedural changes are needed.
Analyzes or oversees the analysis of proposals to mitigate risk to the insurance fund. Develops comprehensive business and strategic plans to facilitate accomplishment of Division goals and objectives including directing and/or engaging in a variety of special assignments, projects, and activities as maybe required. Reviews, evaluates and recommends proposals submitted by bidders.
Evaluates information regarding new developments in complex asset types, evolving financial risks, and least cost test methodologies. Provides advice and guides staff personnel regarding planning, directing, reviewing, analyzing, and coordinating the division's policies, guidelines, and procedures. Interprets policies, procedures, and guideline materials for inclusion in various operational manuals.
Establishes and maintains continuing liaison with counterparts in other organizational elements of the Corporation and officials of other regulatory agencies. Serves as the principal liaison for coordinating activities with and obtaining resources from various external organizations, e.g., Division of Complex Institution Supervision and Resolution, Legal Division, Division of Risk Management Supervision, Division of Finance, etc., involved in the resolutions processes.
Represents the Division in top level studies and projects crossing organizational lines, and on Corporate and senior Division committees and provides oral and written presentations to FDIC's Board of Directors, Chairman, and senior management officials as well as officials of other agencies.
Exercises supervisory personnel management authority and performs the full range of performance management duties to include: planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback to others on their performance. Identifies training and developmental needs for staff and provides regular recognition of staff.
Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/ disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc.
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
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nheadley@fdic.gov · 703-637-8800
This position is with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $174589 – $277500/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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