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If you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Our vision is to be a model oversight organization in the Federal Government by leading change, speaking truth, promoting excellence, working together as one professional team and recognized as leaders in our field. The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest.
As provided within Section 8L of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, the Lead IG is charged with comprehensive oversight, planning, and reporting responsibilities to include the publication of a Joint Strategic Oversight Plan for the designated overseas contingency operations (OCO) Operations Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Freedom's Sentinel (OFS). Within the DoD OIG, the ODIG OCO provides leadership for the Lead IG mission and includes the following divisions: Joint Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Joint Program Management, Theater Operations, and Staffing.
The Strategic Communication and Outreach Division is charged with keeping Congress, senior agency, OIG leaders, and the public informed of the oversight work and accomplishments of the Lead Inspector General for a designated OCO. It coordinates with the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development, and interacts with DoD and other Federal Government agency officials to promote a synchronized reporting effort.
Learn more about this agency04/14/2017 to 04/28/2017
$131,767 - $161,900 per year
AD 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
25% or less - Overseas travel, including locations such as Soutwest Asia, may be required
No
Temporary - Excepted Service Temporary NTE 24 Months
Full-time - Full Time
15
No
Lead IG 17-013
466928000
Oversee editorial operations; write, re-write and edit content in support of the publication of quarterly reports on two overseas contingency operations; known as Operation Inherent Resolve (Iraq/Syria) and Operation Freedom's Sentinel (Afghanistan).
Each report represents an original effort requiring the incumbent to be able to apply knowledge of overseas contingency operations to include areas of strategy, funding, contracting, services, and programs related to the military, diplomatic, and humanitarian efforts; an understanding of Federal Government oversight reporting requirements; the ability to serve as a managing editor for comprehensive, complex and sensitive publications of national and Congressional interest; and the ability to immediately contribute in a significant manner to the production process.
Reports are coordinated among other Federal agencies and are released to Congress and published on a public web site. The reports may impact national and international funding, perception, policy and strategy.
Represents the Office to senior leaders of other Federal agencies in the preparation, coordination, and execution of OCO oversight activities. Leads discussions about projects, activities, and mission requirements; presents briefings to vested parties at all stages of project execution.
This position is being filled using 5 U.S. Code subsection 3161 authority. This excepted service position is temporary and available for 24-months. This temporary position may be terminated early or extended beyond the 24-month period based upon incumbent performance and the needs of the OIG/Lead IG mission.
Contingency Operations employees may be required to travel to contingency operations locations, such as Southwest Asia. Travel will generally be in 90, 120 or 180 day rotations and may include benefits, such as danger pay, post differential, overtime and other relocation incentives. All candidates must meet specific requirements set forth by the related Combatant Command, such as CENTCOM, to be qualified to travel.
If you are interested in being considered for a Contingency Operation position, please email your resume to LeadIGRecruiter@dodig.mil. In the email indicate what position you are interested in. On the subject line, please indicate the Job Announcement Number: Lead IG-17-013
Knowledge Requirements/Skills for Managing Editor/Writer 1082 series position:
-Expert knowledge and expertise in strategic communications and the creation of flexible, dynamic communications products. Broad knowledge of publishing concepts, practices, standards and technologies for the media used.
-Expertise in performing editorial quality control during all phases of a publication production cycle. Comprehensive knowledge of the finer techniques and nuances of writing and editing. The incumbent must possess a high level of expertise in writing, editing, research techniques and methods to develop and prepare authoritative data on oversight programs, policies, services and functions. Ability to edit articles accepted for publication, to include substantial rewriting.
-Expert knowledge and experience in crafting and preparing appropriate strategic messages that effectively incorporate external and internal standards and tradecraft.
-Demonstrated subject matter expertise of the strategy, funding, contracting, services, and programs related to the military, diplomatic, and humanitarian efforts ongoing to support the development and evaluation of strategic oversight plans and to evaluate the conduct of oversight activities such as audits, inspections, investigations or assessments.
-Expertise in communicating complex issues, findings, and recommendations to senior leaders, Congress, and the public; articulating/conveying unique or complex, or technical requirements and policies to gain acceptance and cooperation.
-Expert knowledge of collection, research and tradecraft and of applicable regulations, policies and precedents that affect the publication of technical, sensitive, and classified information.
-Experience in managing the staff activities in a fast-paced environment in which each project is an original effort and includes high visibility interest by multiple audiences that include senior level officials, legislators, and international leaders.
-Prepares high quality work product in compliance with Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Federal Offices of Inspector General. In doing so, must be free both in fact and appearance from personal, external, and organizational impairments to independence. To maintain independence, all opinions, conclusions, judgments, and recommendations must be impartial and viewed as impartial by knowledgeable third parties. Should avoid situations that could lead reasonable third parties with knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances to conclude that the OIG is not able to maintain independence in conducting its work.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All documents must be saved as PDFs. You should name your file with your last name, first name, and document name (e.g., Smith, John Cover Letter.pdf). To ensure consideration for employment, submit the following:
- Resume. Please indicate the position you're applying to, valid and current contact information, and include relevant experience/training in private sector, DoD or another federal agency.
ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE E-MAILED TO LeadIGRecruiter@DODIG.MIL BEFORE 11:59 PM EST BY THE CLOSING DATE; INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
On the Subject line please indicate the Job Announcement Number: Lead IG-17-013.
All application materials become property of the office and will not be returned.
You will receive emails in the evaluation process to notify you of 1) Receipt of you application, 2) Application forward to hiring officials, 3) The final disposition of you application when recruitment is completed.
If you submit a question to the Lead IG Recruiter, please include you name, the Job Title and the Job Announcement number to assist the specialists in providing a response in a timely manner.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466928000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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