This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The primary mission of OIG is to promote effective management, accountability, and positive change in the Department of State (Department), U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the foreign affairs community.
This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The primary mission of OIG is to promote effective management, accountability, and positive change in the Department of State (Department), U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and the foreign affairs community.
This announcement is open to all U.S. citizens.
The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Information Technology is primarily responsible for managing worldwide information technology (IT) support, systems development and integration, acting in a lead representational role with numerous intra- and inter-agency IT organizations, and strategic planning for all OIG IT requirements. The incumbent also has significant responsibilities for providing automated data processing and analysis as well as advanced electronic data processing support to all directorates within the OIG, including the Office of Investigations, Office of Audit, Office of Evaluations and Special Projects, Office of Inspections, and the Office of General Counsel.
Major Duties
The incumbent plans, directs, controls, and supervises IT, data analysis, and other program staff.
Assists the IG, DIG, AIGs and OIG Senior Leadership in setting overall priorities and policy for IT and data analysis activities. Also oversees the planning and execution of these activities to ensure goals and objectives are achieved in an effective and timely manner and that customer expectations are met. Responsible for policy development for OIG-wide IT and data analysis-related matters.
Develops plans to provide all OIG components with IT and data analysis systems and support. This includes researching the methods and means, developing alternative approaches, ensuring security for data, and justifying all significant IT capital investments, which include telecommunications systems. Develops, implements, and enforces security policies OIG-wide, and maintains constant awareness of evolving government-wide policies.
Coordinates planning and implementation of data analysis and predictive analytics with cross-agency stakeholders, and crosscutting entities such as applicable bodies within the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE). Ensures OIG plans and acquisitions integrate with systems, i.e., that they will work together, and that systems, programs, and applications fully integrate throughout OIG headquarters, field offices, and with the Department.
Develops needs assessments and strategic plans, working closely to blend technology and data with the work processes. Chairs cross-functional working groups to develop detailed plans for agency initiatives. Efforts include responsibility for planning, budgeting, acquisition, and implementation.
Monitors and manages the performance of programs in area of responsibility, evaluating the performance of the program(s) based on applicable performance measurements, and advises the IG/DIG regarding whether to continue, modify, or terminate the program.
Establishes the policy and framework for IT security and implements it within OIG and represents OIG in Department committees and working groups involving data integrity, data governance, automated records management, as well as other committees involving data security and enterprise architecture.
Formulates strategies, develops plans and procedures, and implements training and professional development to meet OIG requirements regarding knowledge and skill in information resources management.
The incumbent directs, coordinates, and manages work through subordinates to support a variety of investigative, auditing, evaluation and inspections oversight work requiring significant resources and garnering intense Congressional interest, and advises the Inspector General on agency-wide IT management and data analysis programs. The incumbent makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors and makes selections for subordinate supervisory and non-supervisory positions. Implements ways to eliminate bottlenecks, develop teams, and improve business practices; plans and prioritizes schedules; and assigns work.
Assists in maintaining, supporting, and enhancing the OIG’s management information system and other software applications, including SharePoint, that are used to perform and track all phases of OIG audit, investigation, evaluation and inspection operations, as well as management support functions. Maintains, supports, and enhances the public OIG internet site, internal intranet and other OIG portal sites, and oversight-related databases.
Directs the development, dissemination, and maintenance of policies, plans, procedures, guidelines, and standards relating to areas of responsibility. The incumbent constantly scans and evaluates new technologies that will have an impact on improving the operations of the OIG as well as implementing enhancements that furthers the mission of the OIG. Ensures the OIG’s services meet applicable mandates and determines the impact of changes to the OIG’s services. The incumbent also reviews current legislation, directives, regulations, and guidance, and evaluates the impact on OIG programs and services.
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:
Knowledge of IT systems, architecture, management, approaches, and development in order to provide effective and secure IT systems.
Broad knowledge of the principles, processes, and functions of management in order to lead a group of professional and administrative staff in providing IT services, including broad knowledge of Federal budget and procurement processes, supervisory personnel management, and contracting.
Expert knowledge of automated data processing methods, including data governance and analytics, use of data visualization tools, data communications, and automated data processing capacity management to identify user requirements, implement methods to expedite processing, and provide required support.
Mastery of the database management concepts, principles and techniques, IT project management principles and methods, data mining, data storage, and data warehousing methods, and interfacing with agency level IT infrastructure.
IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU MAY BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
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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ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
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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.
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2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate is issued.
4. After final selection is made.
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