This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/553414400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
USAID Office of Inspector General (OIG) audits and investigations lead to significant recoveries, the identification of cost-savings opportunities, and program improvements that directly enhance the U.S. Government’s ability to extend development assistance; support economic growth; combat the spread of disease; promote democratic reform; and address food insecurity to countries around the world.
Learn more about this agency12/06/2019 to 12/16/2019
$69,581 - $108,422 per year
AD 11 - 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Travel to domestic and international destinations is required, though, this will account for less than 20% of the incumbent's time.
No
Permanent - This position is being filled using 5 U.S.C. 3161 authority. This is an excepted service time-limited appointment with an initial appointment of 13 months. This position may be terminated early or extended for a period not to exceed 5 years.
Full-time - Excepted - Time Limited Appointment - NTE 13 months
Excepted
12
No
Yes
OIG-20-SA-1GT
553414400
As a Management and Program Analyst, assigned to OIG's Office of Global Strategy and Overseas Contingency Operations (GSOCO), you will perform the following responsibilities:
Support the development and implementation of strategic oversight goals and objectives for USAID OIG and Lead IG partners.
Support the development of Joint Strategic Oversight Plans in coordination with DOD, DOS, and other OIG counterparts.
Coordinate with USAID OIG audit and investigations staff to develop and maintain related oversight plans.
Coordinate and significantly contribute to the production and publication of reports and other materials for Congress.
Develop and execute report production plans with many inputs and variables in concert with other personnel inside and outside of the organization.
Ensure that all products comply with statutory, Federal, and OIG standards and protocols.
Analyze OIG programs and plans to determine specific areas of congressional interest, inquiry, or investigation.
Provide oversight and analysis of congressional and media activities in areas of interest that may impact OIG.
Attend congressional hearings and interacts with congressional staffs to facilitate dialogue between OIG and Congress.
Prepare information to assist Congress in understanding OIG operations, activities, and requirements, and provides expert advice on OIG plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compatibility with congressional interests.
Monitor official government, media, and public reporting on related matters.
Share awareness of reporting, congressional hearings, and agency briefings with affected OIG personnel and communicates the pertinent information to inform planning, reporting, and execution of related oversight functions.
Develop, communicate, and respond to requests for information and data calls. Develops questions and data requests for plans, reports, and monitoring activities. Documents data calls and consultations with key personnel.
Specialized experience required for GS-11: To qualify for the GS-11 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level in the Federal service or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Contributing to the production and publication of reports and other materials for Congress, (2) applying quantitative and qualitative techniques to measure program performance, (3) executing reports and data collection methods and/or designing management studies.
GS-11 grade level applicants may also qualify based on education or a combination of specialized experience and education: To qualify based on education, applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, if related. A combination of specialized experience and graduate education may also be qualifying. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards
Specialized experience required for GS-12: To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level in the Federal service or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Reviewing/evaluating programs' operational and organizational alignments to better serve audit and investigative needs for oversight, (2) developing quantitative and qualitative techniques to measure program performance, (3) designing and implementing communication strategies, OR (4)Coordinating the production and publication of reports and other materials for Congress, and (5) Developing report production plans with many inputs and variables in concert with other personnel inside and outside an organization.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants: Qualified applicants receive a score of 70 to 100. You will be rated on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report on relative to this positions that show the degree to which you possess the competencies listed on this vacancy announcement. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered. USAID must be able to conduct reference checks as part of its assessment process. Applicants who do not permit reference checks from previous employers may be disqualified.
Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date. This means that you must have served at least 52 weeks at the next grade level (or equivalent) below the grade advertised on this vacancy.
Note: failure to provide all required documents will result in the applicant not being considered for this position.
Submit copy of transcripts listing courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average if you are qualifying on the basis of education. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
FOREIGN DEGREE EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS: If you are applying and using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, 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 on determining foreign degree equivalency, click on the following link: http://www.naces.org/aboutnaces.htm
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or/are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service law.
The U.S. Agency for International Development is a participant of E-verify. E-verify provides an automated link to Federal database to help employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, physical disabilities, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume will be evaluated using the following criteria:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Best qualified candidates will be forwarded to the selecting official for further consideration.
Falsifying your experience, education and/or your responses to questions may result in your removal from employment consideration.
Please upload the following documents:
You will be directed to fax or upload documents at the www.usajobs.gov (htp://www.usajobs.gov/) site to attach to your application for this position. If you select the fax option, please use the required cover sheet and follow the instructions provided.
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.
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for US Agency for International Development applicants. To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply Online" button to the right.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
Step 1 - Create or Upload a resume with USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov)
- We suggest you go to the end of the Qualifications & Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 3. You may need to customize your resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions.
- You may create a resume in USAJOBS or upload one of your own choosing. Although you must enter your Social Security Number (SSN) for USAJOBS, we will only see the last four digits for identification purposes.
Step 2 - Apply Online
Click the "Apply Online" link of this announcement and then select the resume you wish to submit with your application. You will be redirected to the USAID's CareerConnector website to complete the application process.
Step 3 - Answer the Online Questions and Submit Your Online Application
If this is your first time on USAID's CareerConnector website, you will be prompted to register by answering questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. The system will save these responses and take you back to the main screen so that you can answer the job-specific questions. Select "Take me to the assessment" and click on the "Continue" button to answer the job-specific questions. You must answer all the questions and click the "Finished" button.
Step 4 - Review and Confirm Your Submission
You will now have the option to upload a document or print fax cover-sheets for your required documents (see step 5 for details). Once you click "Done," you will see a summary of your application for your review. You may also print a copy for your records. When you click "Finished" at the bottom of the page, you will then be directed back to USAJOBS where you can confirm that your application has been submitted and track your application status.
Step 5 - Submit Required Documents
You can submit any required documents (discussed below) by document upload or fax. Whichever method you choose, please include the job announcement number with your documents. To protect your privacy, we encourage you to remove your SSN from any documents that you submit.
Document Upload: You may upload supporting documents in one of two ways:
1. Once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement, you will be prompted to upload your document(s) to your application. You will be given the choice to either upload the document as part of the application process or you can select a document that you've already loaded on USAJOBS. Or
2. You can upload a document to an existing application by logging into your USAJOBS account profile. Click on "My Applications" and search for the vacancy. Once you have located the vacancy, click on the vacancy and select "Apply Online." Move through your existing application to the Documents page and select Upload in order to add a document to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation that the document uploaded.
In the Application Review section, you may verify acceptance of your documents in CareerConnector if you see them listed on the "Vacancy Documents" screen. Then, click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS.
Fax: Create a fax cover-sheet in CareerConnector by following the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions. The fax number will be on the cover-sheet.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
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/553414400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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