About the Position: Assist in the development of the annual audit and inspection work plan; determine audit and inspection project schedules and resource requirements; monitor the progress and results of these projects; disseminate the resulting products to stakeholders of directorate's operations. Also performs quality assurance that products are maintained and management decisions are compliant with federal standards/policies/procedures.
Summary
About the Position: Assist in the development of the annual audit and inspection work plan; determine audit and inspection project schedules and resource requirements; monitor the progress and results of these projects; disseminate the resulting products to stakeholders of directorate's operations. Also performs quality assurance that products are maintained and management decisions are compliant with federal standards/policies/procedures.
Assistant to the Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Inspection (AIG- A&I) concerning all SIGAR audit and inspection matters.
Assists in the planning, execution, management, and completion of audits and inspections and oversees the development and issuance of reports and other products documenting the audit and inspection results.
Coordinates and consults with AIG-A&I to identify, prioritize, and staff audits, inspections, and other Audit and Inspection (A&I) projects.
Oversee the development of A&I plans and schedules; primarily reviewing and approving assigned audit and inspection products prior to submission to the AIG-A&I for review and approval.
Addresses comments from SIGAR leadership and ensures responses from officials of the audited entities are addressed.
Issues final reports to the audited agencies and other federal government officials.
Manage and provide direction to senior audit managers, senior program managers, and teams conducting audits and inspections.
Ensure projects adhere to expected timeframes and comply with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, and SIGAR's policies, procedures, and templates.
Assists in developing the annual audit and inspections work plan and updating it throughout the year to reflect changing priorities and issues affecting the U.S. reconstruction effort in Afghanistan.
Provides performance feedback to senior audit managers and other staff and recommends training and other professional development opportunities; assists with recruitment and retention efforts to include appointment, assignment and promotion of A&I personnel.
Builds and maintains working relationships with counterparts in other SIGAR directorates or offices, Department of Defense officials, Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and other relevant agencies; represents SIGAR with congressional staff and agency officials regarding SIGAR's proposed, ongoing, and completed audits and inspections.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Subject to random drug testing.
May be required to submit an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
Must complete a Form SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.
May be considered essential to support of the SIGAR mission. If considered emergency essential, failure to remain in this position may result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal Service (Ch. 75, Title 5 USC; FPM Ch. 752).
Qualifications
This is a temporary NTE 13 Month position. Management has the discretion to extend the temporary assignment.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe you meet the specialized experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: developing annual audits and inspection work plans, determining audit and inspection project schedules and resource requirements, and monitoring the progress of these projects; identifying opportunities for improving the effectiveness of the directorate's operations; performing quality assurance; experience with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and the Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Mastery of the Comptroller General's Generally Accepted and Government Auditing Standards and Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.
Expertise in planning, performing, directing, and managing audits and/or inspections, and reporting on the results.
Experience working in and managing staff with a federal Office of Inspector General and/or the Government Accountability Office.
Comprehensive understanding of the organization and operations of an Office of Inspector General, including interrelationship between audit, inspection, investigation and other oversight functions.
Experience conducting oversight of programs and efforts funded by the Department of Defense, Department of State, and U.S. Agency for International Development, including programs implemented by international organizations.
Knowledge of the U.S. reconstruction effort in Afghanistan, including objectives and focus of the effort, primary agencies involved, and prior oversight work.
Ability to adequately supervisor and direct audit and inspection staff in the conduct of an audit or inspection.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirements using experience alone- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
This position may be considered essential to the overall support of the SIGAR mission. If considered emergency essential, failure to meet emergency essential requirements may result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal Service (Ch. 75, Title 5 USC; FPM Ch 752.).
Incumbent must complete a Form SF312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Overseas travel is required. In support of this travel, the incumbent is required to meet minimum standards of fitness for deployment to the CENTCOM region to include the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
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.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/17/2019 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10461929).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Applicants can send a resume by email to the following: sigar.pentagon.m-s.mbx.jobs@mail.mil with DAIG-Audits and Inspections in the subject line.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AS-APF-W6QWAA SPECIAL IG FOR AFGHANISTAN RECONSTR
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official for further review. If the selecting official is interested in obtaining additional information, they will contact you directly. No further communication will be provided regarding your application status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/17/2019 to receive consideration
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10461929).
Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Applicants can send a resume by email to the following: sigar.pentagon.m-s.mbx.jobs@mail.mil with DAIG-Audits and Inspections in the subject line.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
AS-APF-W6QWAA SPECIAL IG FOR AFGHANISTAN RECONSTR
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official for further review. If the selecting official is interested in obtaining additional information, they will contact you directly. No further communication will be provided regarding your application status.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
