This position is located in the Office of Overseas Contingency Operations and Strategic Oversight (OCO Office) in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), U.S. Department of State (DOS). OIG has statutory responsibility for oversight of the DOS and the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). This responsibility includes conducting and reporting on inspections, investigations, audits, evaluations, and reviews of all domestic and overseas entities of DOS and USAGM. 

Duties

The incumbent leads execution of OIG Lead IG responsibilities and collaborates with personnel from other federal agencies to: (i) develop global strategies and plans for effective and efficient oversight of OCOs and associated U.S. Government operations, (ii) report to Congress and the public on each ongoing OCO and related IG oversight, (iii) develop and maintain OIG, Department, and interagency contacts and relationships crucial to the Lead IG mission, and (iv) propose and implement process, management, and legislative changes to improve Lead IG effectiveness, OCO Office operations, and OCO oversight.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
• New supervisors must serve a 1-year probationary period

Qualifications

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:  Experience with strategic planning, programming, and execution of programs and activities within the Office of Inspector General. Experience in leading and coordinating projects, including establishing expectations, reviewing work products/services, monitoring progress, and providing guidance and feedback to team members. Experience preparing a global strategy within OIG and an over-arching, coordinated cross agency strategy with our Lead IG partners to provide the most effective and efficient oversight of the contingency operation(s). In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1700 N Moore St SA-39, rm 840 Attn: OIG Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 United States
• Name: Help Desk
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]