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If you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Our vision is to be a model oversight organization in the Federal Government by leading change, speaking truth, and promoting excellence a diverse organization, working together as one professional team and recognized as leaders in our field. The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest.
As provided within Section 8L of the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, the Lead IG is charged with comprehensive oversight, planning, and reporting responsibilities to include the publication of a Joint Strategic Oversight Plan for the designated overseas contingency operations (OCO) Operations Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Freedom's Sentinel (OFS).
04/14/2017 to 04/28/2017
$131,767 - $161,900 per year
AD 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
25% or less - Employees may be required to travel to contigency operation locations, such as Southwest Asia
No
Temporary - Excepted Service Temporary NTE 13 Months
Full-time - Full Time
15
No
Lead IG-17-012
466760100
This position contributes at a significant level to the Lead IG mission to include serving within its operational cells with direct knowledge and experience with OCO oversight operations. The work is integral to the reporting on the audits, evaluations and inspections in OCO locations and contributing to the oversight planning, data call assistances, and reporting activities which are key mission critical initiatives of the OIG/Lead IG. The incumbent will be the principal liaison between various oversight entities and in-theater military command representatives to garner support for the Lead Inspector General mission and execution of oversight activities.
Up to 25% of the incumbent's time will be spent:
- Collaborating/liaising with officials and representatives of the offices of the on-site COCOM, Defense, DOS, USAID, and other Federal agencies to assure that DoD policies, methods, and procedures in combating fraud, waste, and mismanagement are understood, effective, and responsive. The incumbent must be able to skillfully anticipate sensitive problems with stakeholders; skillfully negotiate and implement innovative and cost effective solutions; and be adept at balancing customer needs with resource and policy constraints.
- Overseeing necessary support to deployed DOD IG personnel, including administrative and "quality of life" support of DOD IG personnel deployed long-term in the Command's area of operations and coordinating administrative and logistical support for short-term TDY deployments of DOD IG assessment/audit teams, or visiting headquarters personnel.
- The incumbent will lead and participate in briefings to stakeholders and ODIG OCO management and also have the ability to effectively conduct interviews with management officials and employees of inspected or evaluated activities collecting complete and relevant information
The remaining 75% of the incumbent's time will be dedicated to:
- Performing mastery level research, reviews of oversight agency reports, analytic and writing duties, requiring expert written skills in order to prepare briefings, reports, or other written products that comply with the OIG's editorial manual and supports the publication standards used for quarterly reports and the Comprehensive Oversight Plan for Overseas Contingency Operations (COP-OCO).
- Work significantly with, and contribute to the effort(s) of the ODIG OCO Directorates of Strategic Planning, Joint Program Management, and Strategic Communication to assist in achieving mission accomplishment through the continual collection and analysis of data and written contribution to quarterly reports and the COP-OCO.
- Analyzing high priority areas and managing outreach efforts to identify potential targets of opportunity and designs and recommends options to meet mission requirements;
- Preparing, with minimal preparation time, executive summaries and associated materials that enable senior leaders to remain fully knowledgeable of key issues.
- Continuously updating the Deputy Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (DIG OCO) and senior leaders on Lead Inspector General mission issues.
These positions are being filled using 5 U.S. Code § 3161 authority. The positions are temporary and available for 13 months increments. These temporary positions may be extended beyond the 13-month period based upon performance and the needs of the OIG/Lead IG mission.
Contingency Operations employees may be required to travel to contingency operations locations, such as Southwest Asia. All candidates must meet specific requirements set forth by the related Combatant Command, such as CENTCOM, to be qualified to travel.
If you are interested in being considered for a Contingency Operation position, please email your resume to LeadIGRecruiter@dodig.mil. In the email indicate what position you are interested in. On the subject line, please indicate the Job Announcement Number: Lead IG-17-012
Knowledge Requirements/Skills for Senior Program Analyst (Senior Country Representative for Southwest Asia) 0343 Series position:
- Expert knowledge of Federal Inspector General standard, policies and procedures to perform oversight duties related to OCO activities are required due to the responsibility for leading in-country oversight coordination efforts and serving as the primary conduit for receiving, analyzing, and disseminating factual and timely information as well as identifying Lead IG mission issues, topics, activities, and service requirements of interest to senior leaders and mission partners. The incumbent serves as the primary POC for responding to, and resolving, and issues or questions on oversight.
- Expertise in assimilating complex information of a multi-disciplinary nature into written analyses and summaries which effectively contribute to oversight and publication requirements of the Lead IG mission as defined within Section 8L of the IG Act.
- Direct experience successfully briefing and interacting with senior level military officials on matters related to audits, evaluations, and assessments.
- Direct experience serving in an OCO location or conducting oversight projects from CONUS which impact OCOs.
- Expertise in communicating complex and technical information orally and in writing.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
All documents must be saved as PDFs. You should name your file with your last name, first name, and document name (e.g., Smith, John Cover Letter.pdf). To ensure consideration for employment, submit the following:
-Resume. Please indicate the position you're applying to, valid and current contact information, and include relevant experience/training in private sector, DoD or another federal agency.
ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE E-MAILED TO LeadIGRecruiter@DODIG.MIL BEFORE 11:59 PM EST BY THE CLOSING DATE; INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
On the Subject line please indicate the Job Announcement Number: Lead IG-17-012.
All application materials become property of the office and will not be returned.
You will receive emails in the evaluation process to notify you of 1) receipt of your application, 2) Application forward to Hiring Official; 3) The final disposition of your application when recruitment is complete.
If you submit a question to the Lead IG Recruiter, please include your name, the Job Title and the Job Announcement number to assist the specialists in providing a response in a timely manner.
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/466760100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
