Responsible for managing and directing all in-house and contract reviews that evaluate, streamline, and improve the practices of the U.S. House of Representatives (House). All work is performed in compliance with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Policies and Procedures Manual and appropriate professional standards. All duties are performed in the highest ethical manner, while exhibiting the OIG Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation.

Duties

Independently plan, direct and control all aspects of management advisories designed to evaluate the effectiveness of business processes, system development, and project management practices. This includes identifying and recommending business process improvements using management principles and process improvement methodologies using a risk-based approach. Identify potential process improvement methodologies and tools to increase the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of advisories. Lead, manage, and perform advisories, including developing plans, identifying data sources, coordinating access to data, performing highly complex analysis of documents/data, and identifying issues and assessing the risk and significance to House systems and operations. Assess the risk and significance to House systems/operations of issues identified from advisories. Lead and conduct meetings, briefings, entrance conferences, and exit conferences. Oversee and produce work products to include work papers, briefings, reports, Management Advisory Services (MAS) Division standard operating procedures, testimony, evaluations, and other OIG administrative documents. Communicate issues to OIG senior management and the appropriate level of stakeholders throughout the engagement, along with the need for corrective actions. Address and resolve conflicts with the appropriate level of management. Develop the MAS Division's risk-based annual work plan. Stay apprised of current techniques, issues, and trends in items relevant to the work plan and general technologies. Is a subject matter expert for the MAS Division in multiple technologies and advisory areas. Contribute to improving the MAS Division and OIG office through efforts such as: identifying and implementing new and improved processes, techniques, and tools; proposing and approving process changes needed to implement improvements, and facilitating the sharing of knowledge and providing assistance. Manage contractor budget and performance, when applicable. Other Duties: Propose personal training and development plans. Lead and manage special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Leadership and Management: Ensure Assistant Directors and division staff are informed of the scope and status of all current projects. Manage MAS Division staff and financial resources across assignments to meet the OIG's and MAS Division's objectives. Provide clear guidance and direction to staff throughout the engagement. Manage MAS Division staff performance, and in collaboration with Assistant Director(s), recognize and reward staff contributions, address performance issues, and complete staff evaluations. Manage MAS Division staff development, and in collaboration with Assistant Director(s), create a division-wide plan for training, development, and advancement; ensure individual training and development plans are in place for all MAS Division staff. Identify qualified successors and guide the recruitment of new staff. Experience: Extensive experience and knowledge of management consulting, internal controls, management techniques, business process improvement methodologies, and supporting system development life cycle activities. Additional experience in: Planning, directing, and controlling all aspects of an advisory; Identifying advisory issues and assessing risk and significance; Managing staff and financial resources; and Applying performance management and staff development concepts. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of government auditing standards; Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management concepts; Knowledge of performance management and staff development concepts; Work management; Ability to work non-standard hours, as needed; switch job priorities; Guide others in overcoming obstacles and appropriate responses to changing work situations or priorities; Communicate complex ideas/facts clearly in a well-organized manner and actively listen; Provide vision and direction for project objectives; Ability to display understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact in various interactions; establish and maintain positive working relationships, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and implement conflict management; Lead and facilitate collaboration, and build team cohesiveness; Apply skills, methods, and tools; gather and analyze data; Execute processes/procedures required by the OIG Policies and Procedures Manuals, and identify and implement process change; Manage staff performance and development; Motivate staff towards achieving a common goal; and Inspire team through a shared vision, and create an environment where staff feel valued and fulfilled.

Education

• An undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours of accounting (may include up to 6 semester hours in business law) is required.
• Must have either (i) an applicable graduate degree and one professional certification or (ii) two professional certifications. Qualifying certifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, and CGFM.

Contacts

• Address US House of Representatives Capitol Hill No Mail Accepted Washington, DC 20515 US
• Name: Stanita Thomas
• Email: [email protected]