You may qualify for your desired series and grade level if you meet the following qualification requirements: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Basic Entry Requirement for a Financial Analyst (1160): A. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- finance, business administration, economics, accounting, insurance, engineering, mathematics, banking and credit, law, real estate operations, real estate finance or development, statistics, or other fields related to the position, such as public policy, urban planning, or public administration. -OR- B. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience performing financial analysis and evaluation work requiring a comprehensive knowledge of (1) housing finance and any specialized fields of finance required such as public finance, securities, international finance, money and securities markets, investments, and banking, and (2) affordable housing and community investment policy, operations, and practices of corporate and other organizations. In addition to meeting the above basic education or experience requirements, applicants must also meet the following minimum qualifications for their desired grade level: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualification EL-12: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-12 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-11 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Conducting quantitative analyses related to housing finance, affordable housing, or community-investment activities; applying statistical or data-modeling techniques under the guidance of senior analysts; and identifying, extracting and analyzing patterns within large, complex data sets. Assisting in identifying, collecting, and managing data needed for housing finance, affordable housing, or community investment analysis; and performing data-validation tasks such as reconciling loan-level data, running quality checks, or documenting data issues. Preparing drafts of reports, presentations or briefing materials that summarize quantitative results in plain language, clearly communicated data visualizations such as charts, graphs, or graphics, with both quantitative and qualitative content provided in clear, accessible formats; and supporting senior analysts in developing materials for management or external stakeholders. Working with analysts, policy staff, and/or other specialists to support research, special projects, and participating in meetings or discussions with internal or external stakeholders on housing finance, affordable housing, or community investment topics. Minimum Qualification EL-13: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-13 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-12 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Leading and supporting quantitative analyses related to housing finance, affordable housing, and community investment activities by applying statistical and data modeling techniques, identifying patterns in large data sets, and managing the full data lifecycle, which includes the collection, validation, reconciliation, and documentation of data issues. Monitoring housing finance and community investment programs, policies, and market or regulatory developments to assess risks and impacts on regulated entities, and preparing clear analytical documentation, recommending policy or program changes, and well researched reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Collaborating with cross functional teams, regulated entities, government agencies, and industry partners to exchange information, supporting analytical projects, communicating complex quantitative findings in accessible language, and providing technical guidance on data requirements, analytical methods, and interpretation of results. Minimum Qualification EL-14: Applicants must have 52 weeks (one-year) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level as described below. Experience: I qualify for the EL/GS-14 because I have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the EL/GS-13 or equivalent demonstrating work experience with the statements described below. Examples of specialized experience include: Leading advanced statistical, econometric, and data modeling analyses to assess housing finance, affordable housing, and community investment policies, including evaluating macroeconomic impacts and directing major efforts to identify, extract, validate, and analyze patterns within large, complex data sets. Directing multidisciplinary or cross organizational analytical projects, overseeing the development of complex reports, presentations, and briefings for senior leadership, and providing authoritative technical guidance on quantitative methods, data requirements, and interpretation of results that inform significant policy decisions. Evaluating the effectiveness of housing finance programs and policies, developing or recommending changes to supervisory or policy approaches, and representing the organization in engagements with regulated entities, government agencies, and external stakeholders by communicating complex analytical findings and collaborating to address key housing finance and community investment issues. **Failure to provide your transcripts, when required, for any of the options above will remove you from the hiring process** 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.