This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/559185100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent component of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and the United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The OIG arranges, directs, and conducts inspections, investigations, audits, and special inquiries in offices, bureaus, missions, and overseas posts of DOS and USAGM. It conducts independent assessments of how effectively U.S. foreign policy is being implemented and how the interests of the United States are being represented overseas.
Learn more about this agency02/07/2020 to 03/06/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
00 - There is no known promotion potential.
Yes
No
OIG-2020-0022
559185100
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens. THIS POSITION IS ALSO BEING ADVERTISED UNDER OIG-2020-0028 UNDER THE 343 MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST SERIES. ONLY ONE POSITION WILL BE FILLED.
The Office of Audits (AUD) is headed by the Assistant Inspector General for Audits (AIGA). The audits conducted by AUD: (1) encompass operating, administrative, data processing, and financial activities; (2) determine compliance with laws and regulations; and (3) assess degree of achievement of program objectives regarding claims, costs, cost proposals, and pricing data for contracts, grants, cooperative agreements other agreements entered into or proposed by DOS. AUD is also responsible for: (1) preparing the OIG annual audit and evaluation plan; (2) following up on actions taken on audit and evaluation findings and recommendations; and (3) reviewing audits performed by audit firms contracted for that purpose.
The Middle East Region Operations (MERO) directorate is headed by the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits for the Middle East Region (DAIGA/MERO). MERO’s geographic area comprised of 33 countries and territories from Northern Africa, through the Middle East, to Asia. MERO conducts and coordinates OIG oversight of crisis and post-conflicts areas such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. MERO also conducts and coordinates oversight of Overseas Contingency Operations occurring in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
MERO performs audits and evaluations of Department and embassy programs and operations throughout the region such as construction, diplomatic and personal security, law enforcement training, antiterrorism training, countering terrorism messaging, foreign assistance monitoring, operations and maintenance of embassies, trafficking in persons, counternarcotics, and refugee programs. These audits and evaluations determine compliance with laws and regulations and assess the degree of achievement and effectiveness of program objectives including following up on actions taken on evaluation findings and recommendations. MERO also works cooperatively with Office of Investigations referring information regarding potential violations of law and providing support for the Office of Investigations presence in the Middle East region. As the DAIGA/MERO, the incumbent reports directly to the AIGA and serves as a full deputy with regards to Middle East Operations. The DAIGA/MERO is also the principal operating advisor to the AIGA on audit matters and oversees the planning, conducting, and supervision of audits and evaluations of all DOS and USAGM organizational units in the Middle East. The DAIGA/MERO is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of MERO's Office Directors and their staff, including the execution and coordination of audits and evaluations, the writing and issuance of audits and evaluation reports, special projects, correspondence and other communication related to audits and evaluations.
The incumbent plans, organizes, coordinates and executes all aspects of the OIG's work related to Overseas Contingency Operations in the Middle East and Asia, specifically to encompass audits and evaluations. The incumbent is the point person to respond to inquiries and requests for information from end users of OIG work In the MERO region, including the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), DOD Inspector General, USAID Inspector General and other government IGs and audit agencies, and State Department principals. The incumbent will also provide input for responses to Congress regarding MERO.
The incumbent directs the day-to -day activities of the MERO directorate to ensure that established professional standards, policies, and procedures are being adhered to in the conduct of audits and evaluations, closure of audit and evaluation recommendations, preparation of audit and evaluation reports, and other written communications; establishes audit priorities consistent with available resources, OIG policies and objectives, and the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended.
The incumbent assists the AIGA in the development and implementation of the comprehensive annual Middle East Region audit and evaluation plan with primary emphasis on management (performance and contract) evaluations, and evaluations of DOS programs and activities based on the following established priorities: (1) diplomatic and personal security, (2) reconstruction and stabilization, (3) operations and maintenance support at Department missions, and (4) humanitarian efforts.
The Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, SF-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually and upon termination of employment. This position is a drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's completion and favorable adjudication of a background security investigation.
Unless you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Executive Core Qualifications (last five questions). All applicants must submit a narrative statement covering each of the Mandatory Technical Qualification questions in order to receive consideration for the position.
To view additional information on the proper preparation of Executive Core Qualification statements available on the Office of Personnel Management's website please click here.
When responding to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications, you must clearly show that you possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position by submitting narrative responses in which you detail your experience in each of the Technical Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications.
Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. You should limit your narrative to two pages per Mandatory Technical Qualification and Executive Core Qualification.
Applicants who use "see resume" as a response will not receive consideration for the position.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ)
All applicants must address each of the MTQs in order to receive consideration for this position.
For this position ALL applicants must address each of the following MTQs.
1) You must address the MTQs separately (as a separate document) and NOT through the question portion of the application process.
2) After preparing your MTQs, please upload the document as an "additional document" in the document upload section.
For this position ALL applicants must address each of the following MTQs:
IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU MAY BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
All applicants MUST meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position:
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A. Applicants must have a degree from an accredited college or university in accounting and/or auditing OR a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting and/or auditing. (The 24 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law);
OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Have at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND meet 1, 2 or 3 below:
1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses. (This can include up to 6 hours of business law.)
2. A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor obtained through a written examination.
3. Have at least 4 years of experience in accounting AND completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, (e.g., 15 semester hours) but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement described in paragraph A above, AND (a) have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, (e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining); AND (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors determined that I have demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A above; AND (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, my education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination OR panel recommendation that includes all the requirements as described under Combination of Education and Experience #3 above by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-Verify) – U.S. law requires organizations to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States -- either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization. This agency utilizes E-Verify to compare information from the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) records to confirm employment eligibility. If the employee’s information does not match DHS and/or SSA records, the employee is given an opportunity to resolve the problem. If eligibility cannot be verified, employment will be terminated.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
An Executive Review Board (ERB) and Qualifications Review Panel (QRP) consisting of senior officials will rate applicants based on the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The ERB and QRP will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the MTQ requirements of the position and the ECQ requirements. Among the factors the ERB and QRP will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience, and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The ERB and QRP will rate your applications against each of the ECQs and MTQs to determine the best qualified candidates. Candidates determined to be best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration for the position.
If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the career SES or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit proof of non-competitive eligibility, i.e., conversion to career SES SF-50 or SES Certificate. You must attach a copy of an SF-50 "Notice of Personnel Action" that verifies status or eligibility. If the SF-50 is not attached THEN YOU MUST ADDRESS THE ECQs or you may lose consideration. All required documents must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of this announcement, which is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. See Step 3 under "How to Apply."
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.
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Please carefully read all the instructions before you apply. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
STEP 2: Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience, and education (if applicable). Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
STEP 3: Answer the job-specific self-assessment questions on-line through the U.S. Department of State’s Gateway to State automated application system. The questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications and experience for this position.
STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section of this announcement, to the Department’s Gateway to State automated application system prior to the closing date of this announcement. For instructions on how to view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here.
Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET
ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration for possible interviews in approximately two weeks after the announcement closes. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation, which generally takes an average of at least two to six months.
You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate is issued.
4. After final selection is made.
For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here .
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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/559185100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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