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Program Analyst

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
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Summary


Summary: This position is located in the Alexandria, VA Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) Division and reports to the Director of Evaluations OCO.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
02/19/2019 to 02/25/2019
Salary
$96,970 to - $148,967 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 13 - 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - 24 Months
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
Lead IG - 19-004
Control number
524828600

Duties

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    • Serve as a program analysts providing oversight across the full spectrum of programs, policies, procedures and functions of Contingency Operations related to the OIG's execution of the Lead Inspector General mission.
    • Serves as a technical advisor and specialist in all matters related Department of Defense programs and operations to include: defense intelligence, counterintelligence enterprises, security enterprise and special access programs. Plans comprehensive quantitative or qualitative projects concerning Lead Inspector General mission overseas contingency operation.
    • Develps and applies advanced analytical techniques and evaluative methodology in planning and executing project phases. Participates, as appropriate, in inter-agency projects of overarching issues influencing DoD Component and the Intelligence Community supporting overseas contingency operations.
    • Participates in projects that originate from the Defense Hotline, Congressional, and management requests, and other special projects as assigned. May conduct projects in conjunction with other Military Department, Defense Agency, or other Government Agency oversight organizations.
    • Ensure the projects are conducted in a manner that satisfies evaluation objectives. Ensure that working papers provide a supportable basis for reporting and that subordinate personnel are informed of procedures for safeguarding classified and contractor sensitive, or other sensitive government information, and that controls are in place to protect such material.
    • Prepares draft and final reports for project and summary or trend reports within assigned functional areas. The reports require analysis of complex programs, processes and comprehensive knowledge of applicable DoD policies and operations. The project reports must articulate the complex nature of programs and processes and the findings and recommendations to non-subject matter experts, but informed readers.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

U.S. Citizenship

This position is being filled using 5 U.S. Code subsection 3161 authority. This excepted service position is temporary and available for 24-months. This temporary position may be terminated early or extended beyond the 24-month period based upon incumbent performance and the needs of the OIG.

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Position has been designated as Top Secret/Critical Sensitive Information. The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security
clearance.

The incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug
testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense (DoD) OIG. Organizational entities with 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.

Relocation allowances will not be authorized.

Qualifications

    • For the GS-13 level: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in the federal service or an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as having responsibility for a significant function within an intelligence enterprise, special access programs, or related security operation; and conducting evaluations to make recommendations for improvement of an intelligence enterprise, special access program, or related security operation.
    • Salary Range: $96,970 - 126,062
    • For the GS-14 level: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-13 level in the federal service or an equivalent level. Specialized experience is defined as planning and conducting complex evaluations and applying innovative approaches, advanced techniques, and experience to a variety of complex technical and systematic problems related to the Department of Defense (DoD)-wide intelligence enterprise, special access programs, or related security programs; and analyzing efficiency and effectiveness of current or projected programs.
    • Salary Range: $114,590 - 148,967.
    • Experience in performing research to develop substantive fact sheets for inclusion in long-range and annual component planning.
    • Experience in performing research to develop substantive fact sheets for inclusion in long-range and annual component planning. Ensure that the most relevant and impactful projects are prioritized for the DIG and IG.
    • Ensure that project execution considers all aspects of the program or issue under review, including the legal basis, administrative procedures, OSD and Service policies, management guidance and control, and organization and operation effectiveness.
    • Experience in project planning accomplishments with objectives, including procedures, site itineraries, travel, budgets and other instructions and guidance for each project.

Education

No education requirement for this position.

Additional information

Working for 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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates will be further evaluated on the level and quality of their experience and possession of the following relevant competencies in order to determine the level of your qualifications. These competencies include:

    • Ability to evaluate in a dynamic and changing environment to provide oversight of intelligence programs.
    • Skill in internal and external representation and collaboration in developing and managing evaluations of intelligence programs and operations.
    • Knowledge of quality standards for inspections, evaluations, and investigations.
    • Ability to work on teams performing valuations/inspections/investigations of programs.
    • Skill in written and oral communication and in managing the production of deliverables to both DoD stakeholders and Congress.

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