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: M26-AR-13032622-OEEO. Applicants who wish to also be considered under MP must apply to both vacancies separately. About this agency
Duties
The position is in the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (OEEO) for EXIM's headquarters and regional offices. This office creates enterprise-wide goals and objectives to review EXIM's programs and processes through both civil rights and EEO lenses. Also, OEEO works internally with EXIM leaders to create and execute modifications, and to maintain compliance with EEO laws and regulations by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Duties include, but are not limited to: Functions as the chief technical advisor to the President and Chairman and as such, manages and directs the execution of a broad range of compliance responsibilities focused on the application of civil rights and equal opportunity laws, regulations and precedent decisions to eliminate illegal discrimination and to remove barriers to equal opportunity to EXIM staff nationwide. Directs the design, execution, and evaluation of the agency's EEO Program, ensuring compliance with federal mandates and alignment with agency strategic priorities. Provides executive-level guidance to eliminate systemic barriers and implement affirmative employment and equity initiatives. Leads multi-office governance efforts, establishing standards, performance measures, and agency-wide guidance. Oversees the processing, investigation, and resolution of high-risk, precedent-setting, or highly complex discrimination complaints. Directs fact-finding strategies, evidentiary reviews, and framing of legal theories for EEO cases. Negotiates settlement agreements and conciliates highly sensitive complaints impacting agency operations. Leads the agency's ADR program; mediates high-stakes or sensitive disputes. Addresses organizational conflict, equity concerns, and recurring systemic issues between offices or leadership entities. Develops conflict resolution strategies to strengthen organizational culture and trust. Prepares agency-wide reports including MD-715, Civil Rights reporting, and senior-level dashboards. Formulates data-driven recommendations that influence decisions at the highest executive levels. Advises Congressional committees, OMB, oversight bodies, and senior leaders on EEO trends and barrier elimination efforts. Leads change management initiatives, including system modernization, policy reform, and equity transformation. Represents the agency in interagency forums and federal EEO councils. Conducts and/or reviews informal counseling, Accept/Dismissals, Investigations, Final Agency Decisions (FADs), Final Orders, settlement agreements, breach allegation and compliance determinations.
How you will be evaluated
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.