Clarification from the agency

All groups of qualified individuals within the civil service.

Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the "Required Documents" and "How to Apply" sections.

The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit (DAIGA) serves as a Senior Executive Service member on the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General (OIG) senior leadership team and reports directly to the Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA). The DAIGA provides executive leadership direction for the full range of audit activities and supervision for over 200 auditors, program analysts, IT specialists, and other personnel located in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, and Philadelphia.

In this capacity, the DAIGA:

• Proposes and directs the performance of audits relating to Department-wide programs, functions, and operations, particularly those involving federal grant and acquisition activities, financial management, and computer and information security. Devises techniques and directs the performance of audits to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, and in the detection and prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse in programs and operations.
• Reviews and approves reports to ensure that findings comply with Government Auditing Standards and are properly, clearly, and objectively reported; that appropriate recommendations are made; and that promised corrective action is completed timely.
• Directs and manages the progress of audits of extreme sensitivity and complexity, ensuring that they have a timely and positive impact on areas of significant risk to the DOJ's mission.
• Reviews existing and proposed legislation and regulations to determine impact on the economy and efficiency of OIG and DOJ programs and operations and provides input on Department and Congressional inquiries.
• Serves on high-level OIG, DOJ, and federal oversight community committees and helps coordinate initiatives and programs of mutual interest and to foster crosscutting audit activities.

The incumbent should possess superior interpersonal and communication skills to ensure effective leadership of Audit Division staff and sound management practices to oversee the administration and productivity of the Division.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Incumbent will be subject to initial and random drug testing.
• Annual financial disclosure statement, SF-278 required.
• Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable.
• Initial SES Career Appointee is subject to a one-year SES Probationary Period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• You must submit the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications narratives (unless you are an SES) to be considered for the position.

Qualifications

This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES). As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive-level management capability. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14 or GS-15 grade levels in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, applicants must demonstrate in resume and narrative statements possession of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments, and results.

The recruitment process for this position is the TRADITIONAL METHOD.

A sample executive-level resume and ECQ narratives are available at:
http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf
Applicants must submit written narratives to each MTQ and ECQ, and should limit narrative statements to one (1) page per MTQ and two (2) pages per ECQ. Applicants who upload the same narrative for each MTQ or ECQ, use "see resume" as a response, or whose narratives extend beyond the required page limits, limit their chance for further consideration. Failure to meet or fully address each MTQ will eliminate a candidate from further consideration.

Mandatory Technical Qualification(s) - Mandatory

1. Demonstrated and substantial senior level experience in the formulation, management, and administration of diverse audit and oversight operations overseeing government programs, financial management activities, and procurement.
2. Demonstrated record of accomplishment leading the administration of audit programs and quality assurance practices that ensure compliance with Government Auditing Standards and agency policy, in applying proficient skills in drafting, reviewing, and editing work products to ensure results are accurate, clearly stated, and effect improved government operations.
3. Demonstrated senior level experience in a government oversight function effectively supervising subordinate managers and a diverse workforce conducting audits, programmatic reviews, evaluations, inspections, or other reviews and analyses of a large government organization's internal and external activities.

Executive Core Qualifications - Mandatory

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.

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves 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.

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves 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.

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves 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.

Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp

NOTE: ECQ narratives are required for all applicants unless any of the following conditions are met:

• You are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment. (Please Note: Department of Defense DISESs and DISLs, and Intelligence Community SES are typically not OPM QRB certified and are therefore required to submit ECQs.)
• You are eligible for reinstatement into the SES.
• You have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and demonstrated executive-level qualifications. An SES rating and ranking panel will review applications to determine the highly qualified candidates. An Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur. Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.