• Manages project status tracking and reporting for the full range of projects conducted in OCO. Implements OCO and OIG monitoring and reporting systems for the DIG OCO, working with project leads and OCO leadership to gather status data and ensure that OCO reporting meets standards of quality and timeliness and is responsive to OCO and OIG requirements. Identifies potential improvement in these processes and recommends changes to the OCO and OIG leadership.
• Participates in strategic and operational planning. Implements planning and evaluation processes and procedures across the OCO, advising project leaders of requirements and their effect on OCO programs and operations. Applies evaluation tools and metrics to OCO programs, gathers data for and responds to regular, cyclical and special requirements for planning and evaluation.
• Analyzes project management processes and results throughout OCO, identifying trends and systemic strengths or vulnerabilities in project management and execution. Shares successes and lessons learned with all OCO components.
• Is responsible for report coordination of all OCO projects, oversees timely and thorough coordination, advising editorial and other cognizant staff of priorities and requirements of the OCO. Works with project leaders to resolve issues with reports and removes impediments to report production. Identifies individual and recurring problems with reports and advises on methods to mitigate or otherwise improve the report production process.
• Develops data for and prepares or coordinates briefings, point papers, testimony and other written products, ensuring that information is accurate and timely and reflects the views of the OCO leadership. Is responsive to stakeholders and that products are appropriately staffed and presented.
• As assigned, leads or participates in program reviews to develop trends in areas of potential interest to OCO. Coordinates team efforts, working with OCO leadership to allocate staff and resources to OCO projects. Gathers and analyzes data and develops reports and recommendations on behalf of the project team.

This position is being filled using 5 U.S. Code subsection 3161 authority. This excepted service position is temporary and available for 13-month increments. This temporary position may be terminated early or extended beyond the 13-month period based upon incumbent performance and the needs of the OIG.

Conditions of employment

Other Position Requirements

• Position has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• New Hires are required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and are subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG. Organizational entities within the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
• Requires up to 25% of temporary duty (TDY) travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS.)
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Qualifications

• Expert skill in qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to analyze data, programs and operations and advise on mitigating actions or improvements.
• Expert knowledge of OIG strategic initiatives, issues, programs, functions, operations, and priorities to advise the OCO leadership and to manage strategic planning and evaluation for OCO.
• Master level knowledge of OIG project tracking and reporting systems and procedures to manage these processes for OCO projects.
• Master level skill in interpersonal relations techniques to coordinate a variety of issues on behalf of the OCO and to meet and deal with officials within OCO, OIG, and external agencies.
• Knowledge of national security issues of interest to the DIG-OCO and to advise on issues.
• Knowledge of the Council of Inspectors General Inspections and Evaluations (CIGIE) standards to apply them project coordination.
• Expert knowledge of the OIG Inspection and Evaluation Guide and applying the guide to projects.
• Outstanding oral communication and writing skill to present clear and concise information, answer detailed questions, write concisely and effectively to explain the status of highly sensitive issues.
• Skill in project management to lead or participate in teams, work with project leaders, coordinate project status process, and report production. Skill in change management, systems analysis, and process improvement to evaluate deficiencies, assess proposals for change. Identify improvements in internal procedures and protocols.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. This experience includes the following: Regular work supporting or contributing to project or program assessments or evaluations. Typical duties were researching policies, directives or regulations and extracting information for projects; preparing portions or draft project or assessment reports; and participating in staff interviews or site visits to gather information and responsibility for conducting program reviews or assessments or participation in teams performing such assessments

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume.