Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is all groups of qualified individuals within the civil service, Senior Executive Service (SES) reinstatement eligible, and SES Candidate Development Program certified graduates with noncompetitive eligibility. A person is considered to be in the civil service only if occupying a civil service position at the time of application.

In consultation with the Principal Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit, the incumbent guides the functional development and implementation of the Agency's audit activities, the direction and coordination of operational work planning, the implementation of the work plan, quality control of operations, the review and appraisal of reports and the coordination and review of responses to GAO reports.

• Direct performance audits and reviews of USAID, MCC, IAF and ADF.
• Assist in the determination of audit goals, long- and short-range plans to attain these goals, and resources needed and allocations required to meet operational and emergency needs.
• Participate in the development of policy for the audit organization, including determination of audit program emphasis and operating guidelines and directs the development of the proposed annual work plan; assures timely and technically sound audits.
• Assist in the review of the quality and production of performance of regional and headquarters audit staff, consulting with managers on operating problems and arranging for special studies to identify causes and required corrective actions.
• Review existing and proposed legislation and regulations of the Agency.
• Recommend policies and operations that will promote economy and efficiency and the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse in the Agency's programs and operations.
• Develop organizational changes to improve audit operations, including revisions of basic structure, allocation of resources, and key subordinate positions.
• Assign responsibility and review proposed responses to GAO and other reports.
• Analyze and combine results of audit follow-up tracking by regions and program audit managers and develop periodic status reports to top management for their attention and action.
• Exercise supervisory responsibilities.

Conditions of employment

• United States Citizenship is required.
• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully obtain and maintain a top secret/SCI clearance.
• Travel to overseas and domestic locations is required.
• Please see the Additional Information section for important information about COVID-19.

Qualifications

You must have the skill and ability to perform the duties described above as demonstrated by progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent or above. To meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you must possess and address each Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ). We recommend you provide two (2) examples of relevant experience for each ECQ. Responses to ALL ECQs must not exceed ten (10) pages; MTQ responses must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ. Please include your full name on all documents submitted.

If you are currently serving under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and been certified by Office of Personnel Management (OPM) you MUST submit a resume and in a separate document address the MTQs. Any ECQs submitted will not be considered. Your resume must clearly state that you are a current career SES, eligible for reinstatement, or SES CDP certified and year of certification. Submit proof of your status to be considered eligible for the position (SF-50 showing career status in the SES or reinstatement eligibility, or documentation from the CDP showing OPM certification of your ECQs). Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the duties and assignments of the position.

All other applicants must provide narrative responses to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs). When preparing your responses to the ECQs and MTQs, you are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Result model outlined in the OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualification.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): required applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as "ineligible". Additional information on ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and results of your actions. ECQ write-up cannot exceed 10 pages.

A. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

MTQ 1 - Expert knowledge and experience of performance auditing, attestation, and financial statement auditing principles, techniques, and practices needed to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) to ensure a scope and quality of work that is meaningful to a wide range of users.

MTQ 2 - Knowledge of the USAID organization (or similar organization), operating programs, activities and goals, and the functions of the operating elements to the extent required to assess the relationship of these programs to the financial resources of the entities being audited.

MTQ 3 - Knowledge of personnel management policies relative to the responsibilities of a supervisor in areas such as employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.

B. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

ECQ 1 - Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking and Vision.

ECQ 2- Leading People: The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building.

ECQ 3 - Results Driven: The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving and Technical Credibility.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Technology Management and Human Capital Management.

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions/Communications: The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Influencing/Negotiating, Oral Communication, Partnering, and Political Savvy.

Qualifications Approval and Probationary Period: Persons newly selected for a career appointment to the Senior Executive Service must have their executive core qualifications approved by an Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Review Board and will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

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 for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, you application will be evaluated based on your narrative statements addressing the ECQs and/or MTQs by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) and placed in one of the following categories: Not Qualified, Qualified, or Highly-qualified.

Qualified current SES career appointee or reinstatement eligible candidates will be excluded from ERB review and will be forwarded to the selecting official for further consideration for noncompetitive appointment procedures ((i.e., reassignment, transfer, or reinstatement).

Candidates may receive an interview and/or be asked to provide a list of references.

It is the Government's policy not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. USAID will use information about an individual's employment experience only to determine their qualifications and assess their relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including behavior during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.