Clarification from the agency

The area of consideration for this position is all groups of qualified individuals within the civil service. A person is considered to be in the civil service only if occupying a civil service position at the time of application. SES reinstatement eligibles outside the civil service and SESCDP graduates with noncompetitive eligibility may also apply for noncompetitive consideration for this position.

The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit (DAIG/A) reports to the Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations (AIG/AI&E).

• In consultation with the AIG/AI&E, guides the functional development and implementation of the Agency's financial, performance, and information technology 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, the coordination and review of responses to GAO reports, and follow-up actions, as necessary, both in headquarters and overseas.
• Directs performance, financial, and/or information technology audits and reviews of USAID, MCC, IAF and ADF.
• Determines long- and short-range plans to attain Audit goals, and resources and allocations required to meet operational and emergency needs.
• Develops audit program emphasis and operating guidelines, directs the development of annual work plan; assures timely and technically sound audits.
• Consults with managers on operating problems and arranges for special studies to identify causes and required corrective actions.
• Participates in the review of existing and proposed legislation and regulations impacting the Agency and the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse in such programs and operations.
• Develops and recommends organizational changes to improve audit operations, including revisions of basic structure, allocation of resources, and key subordinate positions.
• Reviews sensitive audit reports and related correspondence, addressed to the Administrator and/or Inspector General.
• Monitors and analyzes results of audit by regions and program audit managers, and develops status reports.
• Acts for the AIG/AI&E when requested in cooperation with other government agencies on all audit matters.
• Exercises 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

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. You are required to respond to all of the technical qualifications. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written statements to no more than two pages per technical qualification.

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. Professional knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, concepts, and techniques to serve as an expert on the interpretation and application of accounting theory and methodology, as applied to a complex environment.

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 - Professional knowledge of legal restraints imposed on the expenditure of Federal funds by Congressional, OMB, and Agency regulations.

MTQ 4 - Professional knowledge of management principles and practices as applied in the operation of an office and knowledge of personnel management policies relative to the responsibilities of a supervisor in areas such as employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

All applicants* must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. You must address each ECQ separately, not to exceed 10 pages. You are required to respond to all ECQs. If you fail to do so will result in a rating of "ineligible".

*Applicants that are either Career SES members, or graduates of the Office of Personnel Management Certified Development Program are not required to address the ECQs.

When responding to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), 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 ECQs. 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 ECQ, and address each ECQ separately. OPM's Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications can assist you in writing an effective SES application.

In particular, please note the Challenge-Context-Action-Result Model that is recommended and very helpful when drafting ECQ narrative responses. The Guide is available on OPM's Website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf

Applicants must utilize the Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) Model when writing Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ). Use two examples of relevant experience for each ECQ being sure your experience matches the ECQ criteria.

Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of....) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.).

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.

Additionally, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:

• Directing the work of an organizational unit;
• Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
• Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and
• Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions.

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.

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 may be excluded from ERB review and forwarded to the selecting official for further consideration and possible noncompetitive appointment procedures ((i.e., reassignment, transfer, or reinstatement).

Candidates invited for an interview may be asked to provide latest performance appraisals and 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.