This position is located in the Enterprise and External Affairs (EEA) and works under the direction of an Assistant Inspector General and is responsible for a wide range of enterprise services requiring coordination and collaboration across all OIG components and formulating, developing, and publishing policies, procedures, and standards governing those enterprise services and critical mission support functions.  

Duties

The Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and other services related to programs and operations of the Department. The IG provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. The IG is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Department on the above matters and is responsible for keeping the Secretary and Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of the Department’s programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Verification of Employment eligibility in the United States is required.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Services.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in federal service that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position (see description below). Specialized Experience for the GS-15: One year of specialized experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing the three (3) following duties or work assignments: Experience communicating and presenting information orally and in writing to key senior leaders. Experience in strategic planning, with knowledge and functional experience in complex strategic projects to include data analysis, risk management, setting and evaluating performance measures, and developing long-range strategic plans that align to vision, priorities, and goals of the organization. Experience interpreting and implementing Federal records management and information management requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).1.    Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to identify issues or risks, generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.2.    Oral Communication - Communicates, explains, or defends complex ideas or information clearly and adapts to the audience's level of knowledge. Thoughts are extremely well organized. Actively listens to others and clarifies communications.3.    Serves as a senior subject matter expert in performance, strategy and risk analysis, and as a technical expert on decision science and the use of decision analysis. 4.    Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying advanced data analysis and analytical or statistical theories; principles, concepts, methods, and techniques related to statistical analysis.5.    Ability to develop and deliver overall guidance, direction, and training to the component staff, managers, and senior executives on all aspects of information management program and related processes.

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 550 12th Street, S.W. Attn: OIG Human Resources Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: Teresa Dargan
• Phone: 202-987-0442
• Email: [email protected]