Loan Analyst

US-Farm-Service-Agenc; Ash Flat (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Service Agency in Arkansas State Office is seeking qualified candidates for multiple vacancies in Ash Flat and Marianna. This position involves analysis, evaluation and advisory work related to loan making and servicing activities, requiring solid problem solving, data gathering and communication skills.

Applicants must meet GS-05 through GS-09 requirements, including education or equivalent experience; education alternatives and graduate-level options are described in the announcement.

Qualifications

• General Experience Requirement: three years of progressively responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to analyze problems, gather data, plan and organize work, and communicate effectively.
• GS-05 education requirement: 4-year bachelor's degree.
• Combination of education and experience accepted.
• Specialized Experience for GS-07: knowledge of fact-finding, analysis and evaluation of financial factors and credit risks in granting and servicing agricultural loans.
• GS-09 education: master's degree or 2 years of graduate education or J.D./LL.B. in related field.
• Volunteer/work experience credit may be given.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis, evaluation and advisory assignments related to loan making and servicing activities.
• Apply analytical and evaluative techniques to assess effectiveness and efficiency of farm loan program operations and make improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate level education

SAA

Job description

Multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy. These positions are in the Farm Service Agency, Arkansas State Office locations in:

• Ash Flat, Arkansas
• Marianna, Arkansas

About the position:

Performs analysis, evaluation and advisory assignments related to the effective delivery of loan making and servicing activities. In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

General Experience Requirement

For the GS-05 grade level:

You must have three years of general work experience that is progressively responsible experience (one year of which is equivalent to at least a GS-4) that demonstrates my ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; to plan and organize my work; and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

OR

Education at the GS-05 grade level:

4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience as listed above.

Specialized Experience Requirement

For the GS-07 grade level:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrates knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methods of fact-finding, analysis, and problem solving techniques as they apply to investigation, analysis and evaluation of financial factors and credit risks in granting and servicing of agricultural loans. In addition, I have knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assist in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of farm loan program operations to make recommendations for improvements.

OR

Education at the GS-07 grade level:

One full year of graduate level education

OR

Superior Academic Achievement (SAA):

Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. SAA is based on:

1. Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR
2. Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
3. Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience as listed above.

For the GS-09 grade level:

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrates knowledge of credit principles and practices to assess the fundamental soundness of loans by independently examining applications, supporting documents, and credit reports, and maintaining servicing activities on agricultural loans. In addition, my experience demonstrates knowledge of, and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to assist in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of farm loan program operations to make recommendations for improvements.

OR

Education at the GS-09 grade level:

master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience as listed above.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.