The Inspection, Evaluations & Special Projects (IESP) Division, staffed primarily with analysts, provides the Inspector General with an alternative mechanism to traditional audit and investigative disciplines to assess USAID, Inter-American Foundation (IAF), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) operations and programs.

Duties

As a program analyst for IESP, you will be responsible for planning and conducting inspections and evaluations to provide independent oversight of U.S. foreign assistance programs and operations. Major Duties include: As a team or independently, clearly define project objectives, scope, and methodology to assess USAID programs and activities. Gather and analyze information using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques and methods. Research applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, and prior studies and reports to learn new and complex material quickly and understand issues. Develop findings and conclusions based on analyses. Plan and prioritize work assignments, and coordinate with team members to carry out required activities and meet timelines. Draft reports and other written products that effectively communicate results and make recommendations to improve agency operations, as appropriate.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret -Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)clearance.
• Time in grade must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid
• Designated and/or random drug test required
• International and overnight travel will be required.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: (1) developing project plans, executing plans, gathering and analyzing data, documenting results, and developing recommendations based on findings to increase efficiency and effectiveness; (2) leading projects, assigning team member tasks to ensure activities completed on schedule and in compliance with federal inspection and evaluation quality standards; (3) utilizing advanced written and oral communication techniques to effectively present findings, recommend, negotiate solutions, and to independently develop, communicate, and analyze requests for information/data calls; and (4) managing interagency relationships with senior personnel. 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 relevant to the position's duties to be filled, including volunteer experience. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date. This means that you must have served at least 52 weeks at the next grade level (or equivalent) below the grade advertised on this vacancy announcement. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned a score of 85 or higher; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. Selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations in the absence of selective and quality ranking factors.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Contacts

• Address OIG - Office of Audit 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: OIG HR Operations Washington
• Email: [email protected]