Loan Specialist (Transportation)

Summary

Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. This position is also being announced concurrently under Merit Promotion (MP) procedures vacancy number: M27-MJ-13080457-OBAF. Applicants who wish to also be considered under MP must apply to both vacancies separately. About this agency

Duties

This position is in the Office of Board Authorized Finance (OBAF) and is assigned to the Transportation Division. Positions are responsible for serving as a subject matter expert in underwriting transactions involving programs offered by OBAF. The incumbents develop strategies for supporting complex international portfolios of financial transactions during underwriting, and/or asset management (monitoring) as well as account relationship function. At the full performance level, duties include, but are not limited to: Gathers and compiles financial information provided by borrowers, sponsors, lenders, or guarantors, and enters financial statements into standardized format for comparison purposes and establishes and maintains transaction files. When conducting financial analysis, the incumbent uses automated financial tools and current software Communicates regularly and routinely with customers and stakeholders to discuss the detailed issues regarding potential transactions, pending applications or operative transactions to foster the full and beneficial use of all of the bank's relevant products. Ascertains many and often obscure facts when analyzing all documentation and considering options: (a) structures transactions in accordance with international agreements, bank policies and guidelines with consideration of the borrower's financial condition, and general financing terms specific to the relevant sector or industry; and/or (b) reviews the financial documents related to the borrower's financial and operational structure, as well as the strategic plan and competitive environment, in each case with a view towards determining reasonable assurance of repayment for pending applications or operative transactions; and/or (c) with respect to existing transactions, offer recommendations of potential changes to structures to improve a borrower's performance and/or competitive circumstance. Serves as a Relationship Manager for borrowers, lenders, and exporters for moderately complex portfolios of transactions. Portfolios may be under development (pre-authorization) or in the operative stage. Compiles information and completes various reports based on transaction report requirements and/or transaction report preparation procedures. Reports can include credit memorandum, board memorandum, amendments, annual risk rating reports, and restructuring reports. Independently completes required reports with little to no supervision.

Qualifications and evaluation

Qualified applicants may be further assessed through one or more evaluation methods, including but not limited to application questionnaires, resume reviews, structured interviews, writing samples, technical exercises, or Subject Matter Expert (SME) assessments. Important Note: You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications and competencies identified in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be assessed using your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and responses provided during the application process. If you are found qualified and meet or exceed the established assessment threshold, you may be contacted by email to participate in additional evaluation steps, which may include short essays, work samples, technical assessments, or a semi-structured interview following the vacancy closing date. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) and/or hiring officials may review resumes and additional assessment materials to determine whether applicants demonstrate the technical competencies and proficiency levels required for the position. Applicants whose qualifications best align with the position requirements may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Applicants who do not meet the established assessment threshold or whose demonstrated competencies do not align with the proficiency requirements of the position will be notified accordingly.

How to apply

Effective September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in accordance with the Merit Hiring Plan. If you have not already done so, please update your resume under your profile before applying for any federal job. For additional details, visit click the following link. Applications will only be accepted online; however if you are unable to apply online, please contact the Agency Contact Person listed below. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The following is a link to preview the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13080456 The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/23/2026 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account here, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Required documents

Your application package should include the following documents: Your Resume (applicants are required to submit a resume with job title, series/grade (if federal employee), duties and accomplishments, employer's name, starting and ending dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and annual salary). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. Effective September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in accordance with the Merit Hiring Plan. If you have not already done so, please update your resume under your profile before applying for any federal job. For additional details, visit click the following link. Unofficial Transcripts, if the position has an education requirement or if you are using education to qualify. If selected for the position, you must provide an official transcript before appointment. Proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study, if applicable. Special Priority Selection rights under CTAP or ICTAP: Copy of your agency notice (RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc); Copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), Most current SF-50 showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, position title, grade level, and duty location. Proof of Veteran's Preference - DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), if you are a veteran. Additionally, applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete Standard Form (SF)15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, as well as additional documentation required by the SF-15, such as a VA letter, if applicable. If a DD-214 (Member Copy 4) is not available, other documentation listing the beginning and ending dates of active service and the type of discharge must be submitted to verify eligibility. Submission of any required documents listed in vacancy announcement, if applicable. Please note that if you do not provide all required information/documents, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).

Additional information

Current or Former Political Appointees: Pursuant to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) oversight authority under section 1104(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) and section 5.2 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, OPM requires agencies to seek their approval prior to appointing any current or former political appointee to a permanent position (without time limits) in the civil service. A former or recent political appointee is someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. OPM's oversight in this area safeguards merit system principles as well as fair and open competition free from political influence. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Please visit the following link for the types of political appointments. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: 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 80 or above based on the competencies listed above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information, please click here. Veterans: All veterans must meet the qualification requirements of the position for further consideration. For more information on veterans' preference, please click here. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Ethical Standards/Financial Disclosure: EXIM is committed to the highest ethical standards. As an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. You will be required to complete new employee ethics training within 3 months of your appointment. If this position is subject to financial disclosure requirements (either public or confidential depending upon your position), you will be required to complete a new entrant financial disclosure report within 30 days of your appointment.