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Office of Strategic Capital - Loan SpecialistDepartment: Office of Strategic CapitalEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: Arlington, VADescriptionJob Title: Loan SpecialistOffice of Strategic CapitalOffice of the Under Secretary of War for Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E))Help Scale Capital for America's Most Critical TechnologiesThe Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering is building new ways to mobilize private capital in support of U.S. national security. We partner with industry, investors, and interagency stakeholders to originate and manage loans and loan guarantees that accelerate the development and scaling of critical technologies and supply chains.We are seeking a Loan Specialist to support OSC's growing federal credit portfolio-working at the intersection of finance, technology, and national security.This is a rare opportunity to apply commercial finance, credit underwriting, and risk management expertise to projects that directly strengthen the nation's defense and industrial base.What you'll do here:As a Loan Specialist, you'll support OSC's federal credit programs across the full loan lifecycle-from project origination through underwriting, closing, and portfolio management. You'll collaborate closely with senior leaders, interagency partners, and private-sector stakeholders to structure and manage complex financing transactions aligned with national security priorities.Depending on assignment, your work may span one or more of the following areas:Project DevelopmentEngage with prospective borrowers and partners to assess eligibility and financing structuresSupport outreach, marketing materials, and stakeholder engagement with industry and governmentAssist with transaction structuring, application review, and project readiness assessmentsCredit UnderwritingConduct financial analysis, due diligence, and credit underwriting for loans and loan guaranteesSupport negotiations of loan terms, covenants, and documentationCoordinate national security and regulatory reviews as part of underwritingCredit Program OperationsSupport financial management, budgeting, internal controls, audits, and reportingAssist with SOP development, data governance, and loan operations systemsCoordinate with DFAS, the Federal Financing Bank, and other stakeholdersCredit Risk ManagementHelp apply credit policies, underwriting standards, and scoring methodologiesSupport development of credit subsidy and risk models in compliance with OMB Circular A-129Assist with program reviews, re-estimates, and engagement with OMBPortfolio Management & MonitoringMonitor loan portfolios for performance, compliance, and emerging risksSupport site visits, examinations, and remediation strategies for troubled assetsAssist with amendments, waivers, restructurings, and close-out activitiesEnvironmental & Engineering OversightSupport environmental and engineering reviews to ensure regulatory complianceAssist with technical monitoring of projects post-awardRequirementsExperience in finance, credit underwriting, investment analysis, banking, project finance, corporate finance, or structured financeStrong analytical skills, including financial modeling and risk assessmentExperience working with or alongside government, regulated programs, or large institutions (public or private)Ability to communicate clearly with senior leaders, legal teams, technical experts, and external partnersComfort navigating ambiguity and building processes in a fast-growing organizationPreferred fields of study: Finance, business administration, economics, accounting, banking, mathematics, engineering, statistics, law, or related disciplines.