The Office of the Inspector General is ranked number 1 in the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We are seeking a highly-motivated professional employee with experience in providing superior customer service in support of our mission to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct is DOJ programs and personnel, and to promote economy and efficiency in those programs.
Summary
The Office of the Inspector General is ranked number 1 in the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We are seeking a highly-motivated professional employee with experience in providing superior customer service in support of our mission to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct is DOJ programs and personnel, and to promote economy and efficiency in those programs.
Recent Graduates - Applicants within 2 years of receiving their degree or certificate. Veterans precluded from applying due to military service, must be within 6 years of receiving their degree or certificate.
As a Program Analyst (Recent Graduate) with the OIG, you will serve as a team member on an assigned audit or review and assist senior employees in analysis, interviews, writing, auditing or reviewing results and conducting complex reviews or evaluations across a myriad of DOJ programs. Specific responsibilities include:
Evaluating and reviewing surveys and assisting audit survey and verification program development. Applicants hired under this announcement may also be assigned to review small programs or activities of limited scope under supervisory guidance. Applicants also must be able to perform research, conduct interviews, and analyze documents and other evidence in both a team environment and individually. On larger reviews, the candidate will assist senior employees by gathering and analyzing data and making recommendations based on such analysis.
Composing work papers and summaries for reviews, performing data analysis, and developing draft finding sheets that clearly identify the logic flow. The Program Analyst submits all work to the electronic work system so that it can be used and reviewed by supervisors and other team members.
Supporting review teams and developing productive and professional relationships through engaging in collaboration and coordination with internal and external parties.
Developing skills, testing abilities, and acquiring the knowledge to become well versed in evaluation and review techniques, DOJ programs, legislation and regulations, and industry practices.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
You must successfully pass a drug screening.
You must meet Recent Graduate Eligibility Requirements.
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. We will review your application package to ensure you meet the job requirements.
Your application package must support your answers to the occupational questionnaire.
You must complete and sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement.
Appointment to this position will be subject to successful completion of a 1-year probationary period.
Qualifications
Recent Graduate Program Eligibility
To meet these requirements, you must have obtained a qualifying associate's, bachelor's, master's, professional, doctoral, or technical/vocational degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous 2 years.
Preference-eligible veterans who have been precluded from applying due to their military service obligation have as much as 6 years after acquiring a qualifying degree to apply.
In addition to the Recent Graduate Eligibility, applicants must have the following specialized experience and/or directly related education or a combination:
At the GS-9 level, applicants must have a master's or equivalent degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent degree, or 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level, or a combination education and specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: researching and assessing complex programs or subject matters, analyzing data, establishing program or project milestones or activities, and substantially contributing on a team to identify, compile, communicate, and defend the results of such research and analysis.
(Note: Such experience is paid or unpaid experience that has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties needed to fulfill the position.)
Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé.
In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, please submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim.
Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated," veteran- preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e. Best Qualified).
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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 application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the below competencies. You are NOT required to provide a separate narrative written response; rather you must describe in your application how your experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below:
Basic Qualifications- Basic Factors
Minimum Qualification - Minimum amounts of education or experience and the minimum level of knowledge, skills, abilities, licensures, certifications and other job-related requirements that must be met for a candidate to be considered for a position.
Recent Graduate Eligibility- To be eligible, applicants must apply within the previous two years of degree or certificate completion except for veterans precluded from doing so due to their military service obligation, who will have up to six years after degree or certificate completion to apply.
Knowledge of Auditing and Program Evaluation Principles, Procedures, and Techniques- Planning, conducting, and reporting findings from performance reviews or assessments of programs, operations, or entities such as grantees.
Knowledge of Management Policies, Procedures, and Program Goals- Researching and analyzing management policies, procedures, program goals, and outcomes to evaluate the adequacy of an organization, program, activity, or function.
Ability to Communicate Effectively Orally the Results of Complex Analysis- Conveying information through participation in oral briefings, consultations, and presentations to management.
Ability to Communicate in Writing- Conveying programmatic information in written form, such as statements of audit findings, conclusions, summaries, and recommendations.
If you meet the basic and minimum qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of the three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
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.
An unofficial college transcript (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.)
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you applied online and your application is complete, DO NOT fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2019
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Jasmine Moore, who can be reached at (202) 616-9859 or Jasmine.Moore@usdoj.gov.
Audit Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
An unofficial college transcript (Note: If you are selected for this position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.)
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you applied online and your application is complete, DO NOT fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2019
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact Jasmine Moore, who can be reached at (202) 616-9859 or Jasmine.Moore@usdoj.gov.
Audit Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20530
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
