OIG is responsible for detecting fraud, waste, abuse, and violations of law, and for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of USAID, the U. S. African Development Foundation (USADF), the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Duties

This position is located in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations (OAI&E), Information Technology Audits Division (ITA). ITA is responsible for proposing, overseeing, designing, conducting and reporting on large, complex IT-related audits and evaluations. You will serves as a Program Analyst overseeing ITA contracted engagements: Provides technical input to ITA and other OAI&E teams and CO in contract development and management, to include conducting market research, developing requirements and evaluation criteria, collaborating with the contracting team to determine the appropriate acquisition method, drafting and/or reviewing solicitations, answering questions from potential applicants about solicitations, reviewing and evaluating proposals, exercising options, drafting contract modifications, and assisting with award closeout. Actively manages contracts and monitors contractor performance. Enters information into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) as appropriate. Maintains contract files in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Agency, and USAID OIG policies and procedures. Ensures COR files are auditable by the CO. Maintains all required certifications via the completion of any necessary trainings and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. Leads the development and execution of a contract oversight plan, including the appropriate level of oversight required for the engagement. Documents contract oversight according to USAID OIG policies and procedures and the CIGIE Peer Review Appendix F, "Checklist for Monitoring of GAGAS Engagements Performed by IPAs." Establishes roles and responsibilities with OAI&E teams and individuals acting as activity monitors, supervisors, and other supportive capacity for the engagement. Ensures OIG-prepared transmittal memos adhere to templates and requirements for independent referencing. Responsible for reviewing IPA-prepared deliverables, which can include planning documents, risk assessments, sampling plans, and procedures programs; supporting evidence, analyses, and workpapers; and IPA-prepared draft findings (e.g., notices of findings and recommendations, records of audit findings), exit conference documents, draft reports, and final reports prior to circulation and issuance to the agency. Participates in entrance and exit conferences of contracted engagements and other meetings as deemed appropriate for the needs of the engagement. Assists in the evaluation of management comment, determination of recommendation status upon report issuance, and completion of recommendation follow up procedures. Provides on-the-job and formal training to ITA and other OAI&E teams to build in-house COR capacity. Provides constructive input into USAID OIG policies and procedures for oversight of contracted engagements to improve templates, procedure steps, and other guidance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret 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.
• This position requires a COR level II certification or higher.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factor: Eligible candidates must possess a COR Level 2 certification or above. This Selective Placement Factor is a requirement for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: (1) serving as COR on contracts related to audits and/or inspections and evaluations of information technology or systems; (2) monitoring contractor performance for IT, systems, and IT operations audits and evaluations and/or inspections according to an approved oversight plan and communicating issues to the CO; and (3) reviewing contractor deliverables for IT, systems, and IT operations audits and evaluations and/or inspections and evaluations and/or inspections and providing feedback as appropriate prior to payment. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. 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. 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]