The Special Assistant position is in the Audit Leadership and Support Operations Directorate. This is a career broadening developmental opportunity. The incumbent will serve a 3-4 year term and then rotate into one of the Audit Directorates. The incumbent serves as an expert advisor to executive leadership, representing the Deputy Inspector General for Audit (DIG-AUD) and the Principal Assistant Inspector General for Audit (PAIGA) and accomplishing objectives in consonance with their views.

Duties

Prepares executive summaries of critical issues to ensure the DIG-AUD and PAIGA remain knowledgeable of problems minimizing prep time. Provides assistance to internal and external sources regarding the DIG-AUD and PAIGA preferences and objectives. Coordinates high priority requests from the DoD and Military Departments, Congress, other Federal Offices. Works with AUD leadership and other components to write responses to requests that effectively respond and reflect the position of the OIG. Plans, implements, and leads special projects concerning Audit’s operations and oversees Audit’s working groups. Develops and maintains relationships within the OIG to ensure effective and accurate representation of the DIG-AUD and PAIGA positions, policies, and work. Coordinates with other OIG DIGs, OIG PAIGs, AUD AIGs and DoD contacts to ensure that policy, guidance, and management decisions are available to impacted individuals as soon as practical and required reminders are issued. Assists the DIG-AUD or PAIGA in ensuring efficient review of audit reports.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as TS/SCI (Sensitive Compartmented Information), Security designation level such as Special Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• You may be required to complete a financial disclosure (OGE-450).
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
• Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Time in Grade: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level in the Federal service or at an equivalent level Specialized Experience Definition: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level in the Federal service or at an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in planning, coordinating, and providing direction on a variety of projects and processes. Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in analyzing sensitive information, drawing conclusions, and recommending corrective action as required. Experience in auditing practices and quality standards and skill to apply them to very board assignments. Experience in establishing and maintaining successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. 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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DoD OIG - DIG FOR AUDIT 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: IRIS RIVERA
• Phone: 703-604-8956
• Email: [email protected]