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- adverse 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.
The incumbent of this position will serve as a senior Lead IG representative requiring a professional level of independence among external agencies in support of the oversight mission and the requirements of the Lead IG, pursuant to Section 8L of the IG Act of 1978, as amended and the responsibilities of the Deputy Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (DIG OCO).
The position requires expert knowledge of Federal inspector general standards, 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, any issues or questions on oversight.
Summary
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- adverse 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.
The incumbent of this position will serve as a senior Lead IG representative requiring a professional level of independence among external agencies in support of the oversight mission and the requirements of the Lead IG, pursuant to Section 8L of the IG Act of 1978, as amended and the responsibilities of the Deputy Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (DIG OCO).
The position requires expert knowledge of Federal inspector general standards, 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, any issues or questions on oversight.
The purpose of this position is to contribute 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, inspections in OCO locations and contributing to the oversight planning, data call assistance, and reporting activities which are key mission critical initiatives of the OIG/Lead IG. As such, expert verbal and communication skills are required in that 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 OIG personnel, including administrative and "quality of life" support of DOD OIG personnel deployed
Long term in the Command's area of operations and coordinating administrative and logistical support for short-term TDY deployments of DOD OIG assessment/audit teams, or visiting headquarters personnel.
The incumbent will lead and participate in briefings to stakeholders and ODIG OCO management and 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 COP-OCO.
Working 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 of 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 terminated early or extended beyond the 13-month period based upon incumbent 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. Travel will generally be in 90, 120, 180 day rotations and may include benefits, such as danger pay, post differential, and overtime. All candidates must meet specific requirements set forth by the related Combatant Command, such as CENTCOM, to be qualified to travel.
Position has been designated as Non-Critical Sensitive; incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
New Hires are required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and are subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG. Organizational entities within the DoD are not required to conduct drug testing for DoD civilian employees moving by transfer or reassignment from one DoD Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another TDP with no break in service within the DoD, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis by the gaining Component.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Requires 50% or more of temporary duty (TDY) travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental United States (OCONUS.)
Qualifications
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 analysis 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 affect OCOs.
Expert experience in communicating complex and technical information orally and in writing
Additional information
As a Federal employee, incumbent may elect health insurance, life insurance, participate in the Federal retirement system, and will receive Sick and Annual leave benefits.
The OIG offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
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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.
You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume.
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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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below:
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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 or positions you are applying to, valid and current contact information, and include relevant experience/training in private sector, DoD or another federal agency.
Please submit at least two writing samples that reflect skill in research, analysis and writing.
ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 11 :59 PM. BY THE CLOSING DATE; INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
All application materials become property of the office and will not be returned. Applicants who have relatives and/or family members employed within the DoD OIG must specify the organizational entity or entities in which these individuals are employed.
DODIG - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
You will receive emails in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your application; 2) Application forward to Hiring Official; 3) 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.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below:
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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 or positions you are applying to, valid and current contact information, and include relevant experience/training in private sector, DoD or another federal agency.
Please submit at least two writing samples that reflect skill in research, analysis and writing.
ALL ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 11 :59 PM. BY THE CLOSING DATE; INCOMPLETE OR LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
All application materials become property of the office and will not be returned. Applicants who have relatives and/or family members employed within the DoD OIG must specify the organizational entity or entities in which these individuals are employed.
DODIG - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
You will receive emails in the evaluation process to notify you of: 1) receipt of your application; 2) Application forward to Hiring Official; 3) 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
