This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Program Audits & Evaluations (PAE), Headquarters duty location in Arlington, Virginia of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Office of Program Audits & Evaluations (PAE) provides the FDIC with professional audit and related services covering the full range of its statutory and regulatory responsibility, including major programs and activities. These audits are designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in corporate programs and operations. This office ensures the compliance of all OIG audit work with applicable audit standards, including those established by the Comptroller General of the United States. It may also conduct external peer reviews of other OIG offices, according to the cycle established by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
PAE also evaluates, reviews, studies, or analyzes FDIC programs and activities to provide independent, objective information to facilitate FDIC management decision-making and improve operations. Evaluation projects are conducted in accordance with the Quality Standards for Inspections. Evaluation projects are generally limited in scope and may be requested by the FDIC Board of Directors, FDIC management, or the Congress.
There is currently only one vacancy and candidates are encouraged to apply early to maximize their opportunity for consideration. Additional selections may be made should we determine there are more vacancies to fill in the same position.
Hiring decisions will take into consideration budgetary constraints and uncertainties.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Program Audits & Evaluations (PAE), Headquarters duty location in Arlington, Virginia of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Office of Program Audits & Evaluations (PAE) provides the FDIC with professional audit and related services covering the full range of its statutory and regulatory responsibility, including major programs and activities. These audits are designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in corporate programs and operations. This office ensures the compliance of all OIG audit work with applicable audit standards, including those established by the Comptroller General of the United States. It may also conduct external peer reviews of other OIG offices, according to the cycle established by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency.
PAE also evaluates, reviews, studies, or analyzes FDIC programs and activities to provide independent, objective information to facilitate FDIC management decision-making and improve operations. Evaluation projects are conducted in accordance with the Quality Standards for Inspections. Evaluation projects are generally limited in scope and may be requested by the FDIC Board of Directors, FDIC management, or the Congress.
There is currently only one vacancy and candidates are encouraged to apply early to maximize their opportunity for consideration. Additional selections may be made should we determine there are more vacancies to fill in the same position.
Hiring decisions will take into consideration budgetary constraints and uncertainties.
Performs analytical work of the FDIC’s financial, accounting, and operational data or information and supporting activities for audits, evaluations, and other activities of PAE that support the FDIC to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation’s financial system.
Identifies relevant criteria; selects the methodology, techniques, and procedures to be used to analyze financial, accounting, and operational data or information to meet assignment objectives, which may include information gathering, sampling, quantitative and qualitative research, data and financial analysis, or a combination of such techniques, as appropriate.
Collects and reviews background information and research on the financial, accounting and operational aspects of FDIC’s activities.
Reviews financial, accounting and operational documentation provided or prepared by program officials to determine accuracy and completeness of information provided, compliance with program controls, or both.
Conducts analyses of simple to moderately complex financial, accounting, and operational data or information to assess the economy, effectiveness and efficiency of control systems the FDIC has to support its efforts in insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions; and managing receiverships.
Documents evidence to be used to support the analysis of FDIC’s financial, accounting, and operational data performed.
Participates in or conducts segments of interviews, briefings, site visits or other meetings with FDIC officials, OIG management, or others.
Summarizes and presents to the FDIC, OIG or other relevant officials analysis of the FDIC’s financial, accounting and operational data or information and the findings, conclusions, and recommendations based on such work performed.
High Risk Position - Background Investigation (BI) required.
Qualifications
For the CG-09Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the grade 07 level or above in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience performing analytical work of financial, accounting and operational data or information and supporting activities for audits or evaluations, or experience that is reasonably equivalent to that described.
OR The completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or at least two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field of study directly related to the work of this position as described in the vacancy
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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, including volunteer experience. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and the online assessment questionnaire will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Your resume will also be evaluated to measure your responses to the assessment questions. If you rated yourself higher on the questionnaire than what is supported by your resume, your overall qualifications assessment may be adversely affected.
The competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) you will be assessed on are listed below. Top ranked candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.
Understanding of FDIC’s regulatory responsibilities, supervision programs, enforcement activities, receivership operations, and consumer affairs responsibilities to apply appropriate evaluative and measurement approaches and in determining the extent of compliance with federal financial and banking laws and regulations and in evaluating the FDIC effectiveness in meeting its mission and mandates.
Knowledge of commonly used principles and techniques for collecting and analyzing financial, accounting and operational records, reports, management controls, policies and practices.
Skill in selecting and applying methods and techniques for analyzing financial, accounting, and operational records, applying established analytical concepts, theories, and related applications to financial management and accounting, program management information systems, and operational effectiveness, efficiency, and control activities.
Ability to research and analyze technical issues; financial, accounting and operational data; and related information systems
Skill in establishing good working relationships with officials and representatives of governmental and financial institutions at various organizational levels.
Knowledge of financial, accounting, organizational and management principles and practices combined with a substantive knowledge of the FDIC’s activities to: insure deposits; examine and supervise financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection; resolve large and complex financial institutions; and manage receiverships. Knowledge of FDIC’s mission, strategic goals and objectives and ability to evaluate programs to make technical and practical recommendations for improvement and compliance.
Ability to prepare written materials and present financial, accounting and operational analyses in a clear and concise manner.
Skill in establishing good working relationships with agency officials and representatives at various organizational levels.
You do not need to respond separately to these KSAs. Your answers to the online questionnaire and resume will serve as responses to the KSAs.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS: If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability. Severe physical disabilities include but are not limited to blindness, deafness, paralysis, missing limbs, epilepsy and dwarfism. The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation, however, the letter should clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g. VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefit. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.
CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS: A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34). To be considered as a non- competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or promotion potential level applicant has attained competitively and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
FDIC EMPLOYEES: Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form. The final PDF form is also acceptable.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To begin, click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the "Apply" button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click "Submit Application" to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS
account and click on "Applications" tab. Click on the "Position Title," and then select "Update Application" or "Additional Application Information" to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: "Received". Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Office of Inspector General
3501 Fairfax Drive
OIG-HRB
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT (VEOA) ELIGIBLES AND SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES FOR VETERANS: If you are applying for consideration under VEOA and special hiring authorities for veterans, click here.
SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: If you are applying for consideration under special appointing authorities for people with disabilities, you will be required to provide proof of disability documentation to specify that you are a person who (1) has a severe physical disability; (2) an intellectual disability; or (3) a psychiatric disability. Severe physical disabilities include but are not limited to blindness, deafness, paralysis, missing limbs, epilepsy and dwarfism. The documentation does NOT need to detail your specific disability, medical history or need for accommodation, however, the letter should clearly state that you are eligible for appointment under this authority. THE DOCUMENTATION MUST HAVE BEEN OBTAINED FROM: (a). Licensed medical professionals; or (b). State or private vocational rehabilitation specialists; or (c). Any Government agency (e.g. VA, etc.) that issues or provides disability benefit. To view sample Schedule A proof of disability letters and for more information on this special appointing authority, click here. Please note that employees hired under this Schedule A hiring authority will be required to complete a Standard Form 256 to identify their disability status.
INTERAGENCY TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP): If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the ICTAP, you must submit proof of eligibility. For more information, click here.
CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE WITH COMPETITIVE STATUS: A copy of your most recent SF Form 50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows: (1) permanent or career-conditional tenure (codes 1 or 2, in block 24), and (2) position occupied in the competitive service (code 1, in block 34). To be considered as a non- competitive eligible candidate, the SF-50 must show the highest grade level or promotion potential level applicant has attained competitively and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying.
FDIC EMPLOYEES: Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form. The final PDF form is also acceptable.
EDUCATION DOCUMENTS: If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, submit a copy of your college transcript (an unofficial transcript is acceptable). Education must be from accredited institutions. For a listing of accredited educational institutions, click here. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information, click here.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To begin, click the "Apply" button and follow the prompts. If you haven't already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the "Apply" button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click "Submit Application" to complete the application process.
You must apply online. Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or contact point listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS
account and click on "Applications" tab. Click on the "Position Title," and then select "Update Application" or "Additional Application Information" to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: "Received". Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Office of Inspector General
3501 Fairfax Drive
OIG-HRB
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
