This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General (DoD OIG), Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations (DIG-EVAL). This position conducts assessments and evaluations of DoD programs, functions, and missions to facilitate changes by promoting efficiency and enhanced program results on matters of interest to members of Congress, the Secretary of Defense, IG, and DoD Leaders. The incumbent serves as a program analyst responsible for reviewing DoD operations.

Duties

Performs reviews and critical assessments of programs that include DoD programs, national security, homeland defense, joint operations, military operations, logistics resource management, and information management. Develops plans, methodologies, and approaches for analyses or evaluations conducted independently or as part of a team. Defines scope, objectives, and resources required for projects, studies, and evaluations May act as team leader on assigned projects providing instructions, assigning work, providing training, and reviewing work products to ensure responsive results while adhering to established goals and time frames. Prepares reports while adhering to procedures, formats, and protocols, and providing supporting documentation, cross references, or other information while offering recommendations, conclusions and corrective actions. Researches laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in program reviews. Identifies and analyzes potential data sources, determines relevance, and applies results in studies. Prepares drafts of or input to Congressional or inquiries relating to projects and studies. Maintains documentation of studies, evaluations, results, best practices, and lessons learned. Prepares verbal and written reports on status of projects. Designs and conducts complex surveys, reviews, and similar initiatives to gather and evaluate information on program and management operations. Analyzes and prepares reports of results, documenting findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as security designation level Special Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• 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: For entry at the GS-11 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: At the GS-11; One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-09) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as the ability to: Contribute to reviews and critical assessments of programs in areas that include, but are not limited to, DoD programs, national security, homeland defense, joint operations, military operations, logistics resource management, and information management within the DoD Space, Missile, and Nuclear enterprise. Participates in complex surveys, reviews, and initiatives with a team to evaluate program and management operations. Helps with critical analysis and contributes to report results, findings, and recommendations. Researches laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and other relevant criteria and data during program reviews; helps to identify data sources, determine relevance, and analyze results. OR A qualifying Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M if related. OR A combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 hours leading to a Ph.D.) At the GS-12 applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Possessing knowledge of evaluation standards, conducting program evaluations, and having knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. Designing methodologies for evaluations and program reviews, analyzing data and information, identifying issues, and developing conclusions and recommendations. Possessing skill in written and verbal communication like writing reports on status of projects, briefing and presenting evaluation findings and defending study findings to leadership and staff, negotiating acceptance of corrective actions, and maintaining effective working relationships. At the GS-13 applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Possessing knowledge of evaluation standards, conducting program evaluations, and having knowledge of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. Designing methodologies for evaluations and program reviews, analyzing data and information, identifying issues, and developing conclusions and recommendations. Possessing skill in written and verbal communication like writing reports on status of projects, briefing and presenting evaluation findings and defending study findings to leadership and staff, negotiating acceptance of corrective actions, and maintaining effective working relationships. Designing and conducting complex surveys and working independently in carrying out assignments. Acting as team leader on assigned projects. Leading teams in studies, evaluations, and assessments of programs and providing instructions and assigning work to team members. Providing training and reviewing work products. 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

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

At the GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GS-12 or GS-13 grade levels.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration.

Using Education to Qualify: You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list of courses. Transcripts and list of courses must include the following information: name of accredited institution, list of courses with grades and credit earned for each course, quarter or semester hours earned, degree conferred and date, and the name and address of the school. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Pass/Fail Courses: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address DoD OIG - EVALUATIONS 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: ERIK SZPILKA
• Phone: (703) 601-5826
• Email: [email protected]