Chief Investment Officer

Summary

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as the Chief Investment Officer.

This job is open to
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Senior executives

Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all qualified candidates.

Duties

The major duties of the position are:

• Oversees the investment management programs and functions of the Agency. Develops and implements investment policy, procedures, LifeCycle fund asset allocation strategy, and oversight of investment management services. As the principal liaison with the outside investment managers of TSP funds, ensures that funds are invested in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the policies established by the Board.
• Serves as the principal Agency expert responsible for all matters related the management, design, and operation of the investment programs of the TSP.
• Analyzes investment strategies and performance of investment programs and vehicles similar to the TSP, and recommends policies or procedures that benefit TSP participants and beneficiaries. Oversees the analysis and assessment of potential new investment indexes, potential changes in procedures for investing and trading funds, and the preparation and presentation of findings and recommendations to the Executive Director, the Board, and other senior Agency officials.
• Oversees the development of models to measure performance of TSP investment funds, and the asset managers, and continuously monitors fund performance, reports the results, and uses the information collected to make recommendations on how to improve TSP investment funds.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• All qualification requirements must be met by 12/10/2025.
• Probationary Period. One-year probation for initial SES appointment.
• Males born after must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications. Experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your 2-page resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ): All new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof as specified in the Required Documents section

• ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness)
• ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology)
• ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. (Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience)
• ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement)
• ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. (Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking)

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ):

• Experience in institutional investing and index management.

• Experience in asset allocation and target date fund strategies.

• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement:
• Employment Information Resources - Resource Center:
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact Kelly Powell at
• Relocation and recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

• Learn about the FRTIB employee benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities.
• SES members accrue annual leave at the rate of 8 hours for each full bi-weekly pay period and their annual cap is 720 hours.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To preview the occupational questionnaire, click on the following link

• You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments and experience. Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel using only the information submitted within your two (2) page resume.
• The "Top" group of candidates will undergo the Structured Interview process. Based on the ERB Panel's evaluation, applicants who are determined "Best Qualified" will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.
• Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.
• SES Noncompetitive applicants: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility and OPM certified graduates of a SES CDP, who meet the mandatory technical qualifications and have been previously certified by OPM's Qualifications Review Board will be considered on a non-competitive basis as long as all required documents are submitted.

Required Documents

Please be advised, the following documents are required even if you are already a current federal employee or employee of the FRTIB. A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, 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). Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.

1. Resume(please include on your resume the experience you wish to be considered for the review of your qualifications, the dates of employment with month and year, and job title with series and grade if it's a federal job)

• Your resume must total no more than TWO (2) pages. Applicants who submit resumes in excess of two (2) pages WILL BE REMOVED from consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume.
• You must submit a resume which provides evidence of how you possess the ECQs and the MTQs. Please ensure that your resume emphasizes your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and your program accomplishments.
• Competitive applicants who do not demonstrate in their resume sufficient possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) will be determined ineligible for further consideration.
• Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and OPM certified graduates of a SES CDP are NOT REQUIRED to show possession of ECQs in their resume. However, their resume must address the MTQs. Noncompetitive applicants who do not demonstrate in their resume sufficient possession of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications will be determined ineligible for further consideration.

2. Responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.

3. SF-50. Current & former federal employees must submit an SF-50 which shows current or most recent grade.

4. SES Noncompetitive Applicant Required Documents-

• Current career SES members and former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility must include a copy of the specific SF-50 documenting your SES career appointment without time limitation.
• Former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility must also submit a federal agency document which confirms your successful completion of a SES probationary period. (Note: a second SF-50 dated more than a year after SES career conversion or appointment, which documents continued unlimited assignment to the same SES position, will suffice to document completion of the SES probationary period).
• SES CDP graduates must include a copy of your OPM CDP graduation certificateor other proof that your ECQs have been QRB certified.
• SES noncompetitive applicants who fail to submit the required documents noted in the above bullets will not be eligible for consideration on a noncompetitive basis. Instead, they will be evaluated as a competitive applicant as noted in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section above. Competitive applicants who do not demonstrate in their resume sufficient possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) will be determined ineligible for further consideration.

How to Apply

IMPORTANT: Resumes must not exceed two pages. Applicants who submit resumes longer than two pages will be ineligible for further consideration.

• To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
• It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
• Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

Agency contact information

HR Operations

Phone

Email

Address

Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board

77 K Street NE

Washington, DC 20002

US

Next steps

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account ), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Qualified noncompetitive candidates will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration on a noncompetitive basis. All other qualified candidates will be referred to a panel of SES members for rating and ranking. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Overview

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/12/2025 to 12/10/2025

Salary

$150,160 to - $225,700 per year

Pay scale & grade

ES 00

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Washington, DC

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Senior Executive

Promotion potential

00

Job family (Series)

• 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status

Yes

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

High Risk (HR)

Trust determination process

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure

Yes

Bargaining unit status

No

Announcement number

FRTIB-26-SES

Control number

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