DHS-OIG's Senior Executive cadre is made up of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and expertise required to lead across the organization. These dedicated executives are charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service. We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.
Summary
DHS-OIG's Senior Executive cadre is made up of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and expertise required to lead across the organization. These dedicated executives are charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service. We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.
This position is open to current federal employees on career, career conditional; current permanent federal employees of an excepted service agency with an OPM interchange agreement; and Veterans eligible under Veterans Employment Opportunity Act.
Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
NOTE: Only the first 50 applications received will be considered.
This position is in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Executive Office of the Inspector General (EOIG) and reports directly to the Deputy Inspector General/Chief of Staff within EOIG. Based on proven experience with advising the highest levels of an organization, the Senior Advisor for Oversight Planning and Production serves as the most senior official within the Immediate Office of the Inspector General responsible for two enterprise-wide functions: shaping the OIG's annual and multi-year portfolio of oversight work through risk-based planning, and ensuring that every OIG work product is produced to the highest standard of analytical quality, narrative power, and audience impact before it is issued under the Inspector General's authority.
As the Senior Advisor for Oversight Planning and Production (OPP), you will be required to perform the following major duties:
Serves as the EOIG designated executive reviewer and final production authority for all OIG work products across all program offices before they are issued under the OIG's authority. Evaluates whether the argument is sound, the evidence sufficient, the message clear, the story compelling, and the findings calibrated to land with the audience that needs to receive and act on them.
Leads OIG's enterprise-wide, risk-based annual and multi-year work planning process, working across all program offices to shape a coherent, strategically sound, and risk-driven portfolio of oversight work. Proposes, in coordination with program office leadership and EOIG, what the OIG should be examining, why, and in what sequence, to address the most significant risks and vulnerabilities facing the department.
Leads and functions as the orchestrating convener of cross-office planning, facilitating engagement among the Office of Audits, Office of Investigations, Office of Integrity, Office of Inspections and Evaluations, Office of Technology and Innovation, and the Chief Strategy and Performance Officer to develop an integrated work plan that reflects OIG-wide capacity, shared risk priorities, and strategic coherence.
Monitors plan execution throughout the year; identifies emerging risks, program developments, congressional requests, or shifting departmental priorities that may warrant plan adjustments; develops recommended modifications and presents them to the IG for decision.
Serves as a senior advisor to the IG, PDIG, and COS on the quality, strategic direction, and overall effectiveness of the OIG's body of work, and represents the OIG as an authoritative voice before external audiences including Congress and senior department leadership.
CITIZENSHIP: You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
SECURITY CLEARANCE: You must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance (i.e., Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI)
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed)
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Selectee will be required to complete form OGE-278, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Form
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory.
DRUG TESTING: Drug Testing is Required
TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
You must meet specialized experience to qualify
Required documents must be submitted by the closing date
You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date, 11:59PM (EST) on 05/26/2026 of this announcement
Qualifications
All applicants must meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
The first 50 applications received will be considered. The vacancy announcement will close at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the date the application limit is reached, or at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date, whichever comes first.
Note:DHS-OIG is using a resume-based application method for this position, so you should ensure your qualifications are clearly outlined in your resume only. MTQ responses are not required.
All applicants must meet the Mandatory Technical Qualification requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration. Eligibility will be based on a clear demonstration that the applicant's training and experience are of the scope, quality and level of responsibility sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this executive position.
Note: Your 2-page resume must show possession of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below; please donot address the MTCs through submission of separate narrative responses- written narratives willnot be reviewed for consideration.
To be considered for this Senior Leader position, you must have at least one year of progressively responsible leadership that is indicative of senior level managerial capabilities coupled with the skills, knowledge, and abilities equal to or equivalent experience to the GS15, which includes:
Experience leading and shaping an organization's enterprise-wide functions of work through risk-based planning and ensuring every work product is produced to the highest standard of analytical quality, narrative power, and audience impact before it is issued under proper authority.
Experience analyzing performance and risk, preparing executive level communications, and engaging stakeholders to ensure coordination and harmonization of work planning is in alignment with organizational priorities and federal mandates.
Experience communicating effectively orally and in writing with high level officials in Federal agencies including the highest level of organizational management, representatives of interagency groups, and audiences with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
You must also meet the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs), your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
MTQ 1: Demonstrated senior-level experience providing agency-level final quality review of highly consequential reports and analyses of sensitive and/or technical topics that have national-level implications to ensure findings are analytically sound, clear, compelling, and accurate.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated ability to lead or substantially contribute to an enterprise-level planning process that identifies, prioritizes, and shapes a portfolio of analytical, investigative, or evaluative work across multiple functional disciplines based on a structured assessment of risk, strategic priority, and organizational capacity.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Background Investigation: This position is High Risk Special Sensitive position.
E-Verify: OIG uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.
Drug Testing: It is our responsibility to eliminate any risks to national security, public health and public safety that could be posed by individuals who use illegal drugs. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position may thereafter be subject to Random Drug Testing. A positive drug test or refusal to be tested will result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service.
Hiring Method: Resume-only method; resume must not exceed 2 pages.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE:
PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level.
Your application will be reviewed in two phases determine how you move forward in the hiring process. Phase I: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. ONLY two (2) pages of your resume will be reviewed. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) will not be reviewed. Applicants passing "Phase I" will move on to the "Phase II" of the assessment process where your application will be reviewed and rated based on the KSAs/Competencies listed in the vacancy announcement by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Upon completion, you may be contacted for an interview.
The following mandated Four Short Essay Questions will be added to the Assessment Tab on USAS and will appear as preview questions within the announcement:
How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Please provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
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.
RESUME:In accordance with the OPM memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, resumes with a maximum of two (2) pages in length will be accepted as part of your application. These should be legible and in a readable font size. A determination of your eligibility and/or qualifications will be based only on those two (2) pages.
Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Level (SL) must include evidence of the MTQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: Most recent performance evaluation is mandatory.
FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit SF-50(s) that verify your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements. https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/service/sf-50
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures.) View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.
NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT APPLICANTS: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are on a current career Senior Level (SL) appointment; an individual with SL reinstatement eligibility; or a current career Senior Executive Service (SES) member who has competitive service reinstatement eligibility (at any grade level) to any position in the competitive service. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the qualifications requirements. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status on an SL appointment, or SES Career Appointment and for SES members, proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification and proof of previous appointment showing career/career conditional status in the competitive service.
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 80) and provide all of the following documents:
your most recent performance appraisal, the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USA Jobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
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 (05/26/2026) 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, MTQs, 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/.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents is legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please view the "Alternate Application" method listed in the "Other Information" section of this announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Office of Inspector General
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528
US
Next steps
Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Once you submit your application, we will review your experience and qualifications to determine if you possess the required experience and qualifications for the position based on the information you submitted. After a review of your application is made you will be notified of your application status.
You may verify your documents have been processed by logging into your USAJOBS account. Uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
View more information on applying for federal employment.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
RESUME:In accordance with the OPM memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, resumes with a maximum of two (2) pages in length will be accepted as part of your application. These should be legible and in a readable font size. A determination of your eligibility and/or qualifications will be based only on those two (2) pages.
Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time, or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Level (SL) must include evidence of the MTQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL: Most recent performance evaluation is mandatory.
FEDERAL APPLICANTS: You must submit SF-50(s) that verify your highest competitive grade, full performance level, and eligibility as a federal applicant. DO NOT submit an award SF-50 as these often do not verify grade or eligibility. For consideration for a promotion, Box 4 of the SF-50 must show a date that is at least 52 weeks prior to the job announcement closing. We recommend submitting your last promotion SF-50 or within-grade increase SF-50. Pay adjustment raise SF-50s for the current year will not support the 52 weeks' time-in-grade requirements. https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/service/sf-50
VETERANS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ACT (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures.) View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.
NON-COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT APPLICANTS: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are on a current career Senior Level (SL) appointment; an individual with SL reinstatement eligibility; or a current career Senior Executive Service (SES) member who has competitive service reinstatement eligibility (at any grade level) to any position in the competitive service. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the qualifications requirements. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career/career conditional status on an SL appointment, or SES Career Appointment and for SES members, proof of Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification and proof of previous appointment showing career/career conditional status in the competitive service.
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 80) and provide all of the following documents:
your most recent performance appraisal, the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USA Jobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
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 (05/26/2026) 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, MTQs, 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/.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents is legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please view the "Alternate Application" method listed in the "Other Information" section of this announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Office of Inspector General
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528
US
Next steps
Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Once you submit your application, we will review your experience and qualifications to determine if you possess the required experience and qualifications for the position based on the information you submitted. After a review of your application is made you will be notified of your application status.
You may verify your documents have been processed by logging into your USAJOBS account. Uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
View more information on applying for federal employment.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
