The OIG arranges, directs, and conducts inspections, investigations, audits, and special inquiries in offices, bureaus, missions, and overseas posts of these agencies. 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. It also assesses the efficiency and economy of DOS and BBG activities and operations, security standards, and intelligence operations. It coordinates and leads inquiries into allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
The incumbent of this position will serve as the Assistant Inspector General for Evaluations and Special Projects (AIG for ESP) and is responsible for managing complex and sensitive cases that involve matters such as misconduct by high-level Department and BBG employees.
Summary
The OIG arranges, directs, and conducts inspections, investigations, audits, and special inquiries in offices, bureaus, missions, and overseas posts of these agencies. 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. It also assesses the efficiency and economy of DOS and BBG activities and operations, security standards, and intelligence operations. It coordinates and leads inquiries into allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
The incumbent of this position will serve as the Assistant Inspector General for Evaluations and Special Projects (AIG for ESP) and is responsible for managing complex and sensitive cases that involve matters such as misconduct by high-level Department and BBG employees.
Occasional travel - If selected, you must agree to travel to hostile and hardship areas as well as any areas outside the U.S., sometimes on short notice. In support of the travel, you will be required to complete specialized traing and meet established health standards for travel in hostile and hardship areas.
As the head of the office, the AIG serves as senior advisor to the Inspector General and DIG on all matters involving evaluations and special projects and is responsible for planning, initiating, developing, and overseeing ESP policies, procedures, and techniques. The executive ensures compliance with all applicable professional standards, including those developed CIGIE.
The incumbent will:
conduct high-priority reviews and evaluations of Department and BBG programs and operations;
prepare management alerts, management assistance reports, information reports, and other time-sensitive reports that capture systemic and urgent issues facing the Department and BBG;
employ data analytics and data-mining capabilities to identify spending trends and anomalies when possible;
deliver prompt, actionable reports to support OIG actions before its stakeholders, including senior leadership at the Department, BBG, and Congress;
be responsible for analyzing Department and BBG programs, as well as allegations of misconduct, and making recommendations to pursue civil or criminal actions;
serve as the Whistleblower Protection Ombudsman for the Department and BBG to meet its requirement under Section 116(b) of the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2012 (WPEA), Public Law 112-199;
ensure that all OIG survey and evaluation reporting and other pertinent reviews are conducted in accordance with the “Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation;”
ensure that all misconduct reviews are conducted in accordance with appropriate standards;
consult closely with the AIG for Investigations, who is responsible for managing the OIG Hotline—a clearinghouse for receiving and handling allegations regarding fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, or misconduct affecting Department and BBG programs and operations;
work closely with the Inspector General and other senior OIG leaders to seek remedies where fraud, waste, and abuse are substantiated; to develop and organize analyses or studies of patterns and practices furthering fraud, waste, and abuse; and to make recommendations to improve overall Department and BBG operations;
prepare an annual plan for evaluations and special projects concerning the programs and operations of the Department and BBG;
make recommendations for corrective action concerning problems, abuses, and deficiencies; and reports on the progress made in obtaining departmental and BBG concurrence on such corrective recommended action;
ensure that all whistleblower concerns are addressed properly and in compliance with all applicable law; and
prepare high priority reports in response to Congressional inquiries.
Requires a financial disclosure statement, SF-278.
One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
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) and Technical Qualifications 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 the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
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 Qualification and the executive Core Qualification.
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 Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.
Applicants who use "see resume" as a response will not receive consideration for the position.
Qualifications
RESPONDING TO EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ) AND MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ):
When responding to the ECQs and MTQs, 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 MTQs and the ECQs. Your examples should be clear and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, level of contacts, and results of your actions. You should limit your narrative to two pages per MTQ and ECQ. Applicants who use "see resume" as a response will not receive consideration for this position.
A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ): 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,
then you MUST address each ECQ in the Questionnaire Portion of the application process.
Information on ECQs may be accessed by following this link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf
B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ):
All applicants must address each of the MTQs in order to receive consideration for this position.
You must address the MTQs separately (as a separate document) and NOT through the Questionnaire Portion of the application process.
After preparing your MTQs, please upload them in the document upload section under "additional documentation."
For this position ALL applicants must address each of the following MTQs:
1) I have demonstrated experience in conducting reviews, evaluations or investigations of federal agency programs and operations and providing verbal presentations and written documents that address relevant issues in a well-organized manner which present logical and well-reasoned recommendations.
2) I have demonstrated experience in developing and organizing analyses or studies of patterns and practices furthering fraud, waste and abuse and making recommendations for corrective action and evaluating corrective steps taken.
3) I possess broad knowledge of evaluations and analysis, criminal investigations, GAO, CIGIE and OIG guidelines, and administrative law and regulations.
IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU MAY BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
An Executive Review Board (ERB) and Review Panel (RP) consisting of senior officials will rate applicants based on the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The ERB and RP will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) requirements of the position and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) requirements. Among the factors the ERB and RP 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 RP will rate your application against each of ECQs and MTQs to determine the best qualified candidates. Candidates determined to be the best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration for the position. To preview questions please click here.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the career SES, or have successfully completed an 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 a 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 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
ALL CANDIDATES (INCLUDING CURRENT AND REINSTATEMENT SES) MUST PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE MTQs.
You must upload your responses in the "additional documentation" section of the application process.
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1. Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire (ECQs) through the Department’s automated system “Gateway to State”.
3. Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you MUST submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application.
5. Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6. Current, former, and non-competitive Federal employees must submit SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) that show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Examples include promotion & within-grade increase actions. Award SF-50s often do not show this information. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all information.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Please carefully read all the instructions before you begin the application process.
Applicants must submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all applicants. The information you provide and your Federal resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State application system when you apply on-line. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following three-step application process:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions provided. WHEN COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE RESUME DO NOT CONVERT IT TO THE SES RESUME FORMAT.
STEP 2: Answer the mandatory technical and executive core qualifications. These questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this job. Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the user information questions and the mandatory technical and executive core qualifications.
The MTQs must be addressed in a separate document and uploaded in the "additional documentation" section of the application process.
The ECQs must be addressed in the questionnaire portion of the application process.
STEP 3: Submit all required documentation, applicable to you, listed in the required documents section of this announcement to the automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of the announcement.
For instructions on how to view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here.
Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting 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 two 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.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
U.S. Department of State
1700 N Moore St
SA-39, rm 840
Attn: OIG
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209
United States
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application package to ensure it is complete and that you meet the basic qualification requirements.
If your package is complete and you are deemed eligible, your application will be reviewed by an Executive Review Board and by a Review Panel that will determine the best qualified applicants. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. 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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the career SES, or have successfully completed an 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 a 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 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
ALL CANDIDATES (INCLUDING CURRENT AND REINSTATEMENT SES) MUST PROVIDE RESPONSES TO THE MTQs.
You must upload your responses in the "additional documentation" section of the application process.
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
1. Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.
2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire (ECQs) through the Department’s automated system “Gateway to State”.
3. Transcripts - if applicable, see the Qualifications section of the announcement. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
4. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you MUST submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application.
5. Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
6. Current, former, and non-competitive Federal employees must submit SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) that show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Examples include promotion & within-grade increase actions. Award SF-50s often do not show this information. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all information.
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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
Please carefully read all the instructions before you begin the application process.
Applicants must submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. Information you provide in USAJOBS is general information completed by all applicants. The information you provide and your Federal resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State application system when you apply on-line. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following three-step application process:
STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button at the bottom of this page and follow the instructions provided. WHEN COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE RESUME DO NOT CONVERT IT TO THE SES RESUME FORMAT.
STEP 2: Answer the mandatory technical and executive core qualifications. These questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this job. Review your resume to make certain that it supports your responses to the user information questions and the mandatory technical and executive core qualifications.
The MTQs must be addressed in a separate document and uploaded in the "additional documentation" section of the application process.
The ECQs must be addressed in the questionnaire portion of the application process.
STEP 3: Submit all required documentation, applicable to you, listed in the required documents section of this announcement to the automated system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of the announcement.
For instructions on how to view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here.
Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting 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 two 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.
NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
U.S. Department of State
1700 N Moore St
SA-39, rm 840
Attn: OIG
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209
United States
Next steps
After all application packages have been received, we will review your application package to ensure it is complete and that you meet the basic qualification requirements.
If your package is complete and you are deemed eligible, your application will be reviewed by an Executive Review Board and by a Review Panel that will determine the best qualified applicants. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
