The Assistant Director for Data Analytics leads and conducts assignments that focus on sifting through enormous amounts of data to assist investigators and auditors in the conduct of their audits and investigations, conducting statistical sampling for audits, and implementing a business support system for the OIG that ensures the security of OIG information.
Summary
The Assistant Director for Data Analytics leads and conducts assignments that focus on sifting through enormous amounts of data to assist investigators and auditors in the conduct of their audits and investigations, conducting statistical sampling for audits, and implementing a business support system for the OIG that ensures the security of OIG information.
Plans, directs, and coordinates their work and work performed by others to support the data analysis needs of the OIG's investigations and audit units.
Combines multiple voluminous data entries to analyze the data in a meaningful way.
Supports the development of OIG business support systems to foster OIG's independence and ensure the safeguarding of OIG data.
Advises and/or assists OIG staff in selecting and implementing appropriate data analysis methodologies in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) quality standards; and professional data analysis standards.
Develops the data architecture and conducts statistical sampling for prospective audits in accordance with GAGAS.
Leads the analysis and definition of data requirements and specifications by assisting OIG staff in developing an analysis plan, which establishes researchable questions and describes key assumptions, data elements to be analyzed, selection criteria used, and potential analysis to be presented in the product.
Represents the OIG as a subject matter expert on complex data analysis issues for engagements.
Designs, normalizes, develops, implements and maintains custom databases of varying complexity to compile data for analysis.
Takes the lead role in identifying and programming appropriate complex code to perform primary data analysis on a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux and mainframe environments, in support of OIG engagements.
Analyzes relational database structures and system documentation received from respondents and stakeholders to assist in making appropriate data requests.
Designs, develops, and maintains OIG data management systems and audit databases.
Ensures database performance and recommends improvements to increase efficiency.
Anticipates information needs of OIG staff members and facilitates making this information readily available.
Utilizes negotiation skills to work with team members and agency officials to obtain access to the information needed to answer engagement researchable questions.
Supports the unique needs of the OIG in ensuring the integrity of the data analysis and manipulation conducted by the office.
You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.
1. You must be a U.S. citizen
2. You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement.
3. You must be suitable for federal employment.
4. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov).
5. Completion of a probationary period may be required
Qualifications
You may qualify at the PE-3 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
Basic requirements for Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210
You must have:
IT-related experience that is demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification) and demonstrates each of the four competencies listed below:
Experience demonstrating each of the following competencies:
1- Attention to detail-through when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
2- Customer service-works with clients and customers to assess needs, provide information or assistance, and resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations
3- Oral communication-express information to individuals or groups effectively
4- Problem solving- identifies problems, determines accuracy of information, uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
In additional to the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the specialized experience identified below:
Specialized Experience:
Applicants must posses one year (52 Weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the PE-2B, PT-3, MS-1, or GS-14 level in the Federal service that demonstrates or comparable private or public sector expereince which has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and typically in or related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as experience (1) determining the appropriate statistical method to analyze and interpret data; (2) applying analytical techniques to identify anomalies in large volumes of data; and (3) leading or overseeing data analysis involving large volumes of data.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
This is not a bargaining unit position.
Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.
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The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further rated based on your responses to the vacancy questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy questions are supported in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume", your rating may be affected or you may be determined ineligible.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Data Management, Mathematical Reasoning, and Technology Awareness
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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.
You must provide a complete application package which includes:
Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
Veteran Hiring Authority Eligibles: VEOA, VRA, and 30% Disabled Veterans must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces including Member 4 copy of your DD-214, which indicates character of service. To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying the percentage of your disability and preference in hiring. To claim 5-Point veterans' preference, you must submit a Member 4 copy of the DD-214 or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.
If you are applying under the Schedule A hiring Authority for individuals with disabilities, you must submit proof disability.
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 application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
- 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.
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/.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Danielle Muse at MuseD@gao.gov or 202-512-6271 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.
Government Accountability Office
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Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must provide a complete application package which includes:
Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
Veteran Hiring Authority Eligibles: VEOA, VRA, and 30% Disabled Veterans must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces including Member 4 copy of your DD-214, which indicates character of service. To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying the percentage of your disability and preference in hiring. To claim 5-Point veterans' preference, you must submit a Member 4 copy of the DD-214 or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.
If you are applying under the Schedule A hiring Authority for individuals with disabilities, you must submit proof disability.
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 application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
- 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.
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/.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Danielle Muse at MuseD@gao.gov or 202-512-6271 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.
Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
