This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/544116500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
About the Position:
The position is located in the Arlington, VA office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) with duty, on a long-term temporary duty (TDY) status, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
08/29/2019 to 09/13/2019
$117,191 - $166,500 per year
AD 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
25% or less - Overseas travel is required for this position.
No
Term
Full-Time
Excepted
None
Yes
Yes
NCAS190828191238D
544116500
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Oversee and manage teams of auditors, program analysts, engineers, and locally employed staff through the planning, conducting, and reporting on comprehensive performance audits and inspections of reconstruction programs and projects implemented using U.S. reconstruction funds to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and oversight of these efforts; detect and prevent waste, fraud and abuse; ensure compliance with laws and regulations; and review adherence to internal control and other applicable standards. These audits primarily cover efforts implemented by the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State (State), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), but could involve any U.S. government department or agency funding and/or implementing reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.
Oversee teams' efforts to obtain sufficient, relevant, and reliable evidence through site visits, observation, inquiries, document reviews, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and interviews to provide reasonable basis for an opinion regarding the activity or organization under examination. Ensure that audits and inspections comply with applicable standards, including generally accepted government auditing standards, CIGIE standards for inspections and evaluations, and SIGAR's audit and inspection policies and procedures.
Participate in defined milestone meetings and regular discussions with the AIG-A&I and DAIG-A&I to review the audit and inspection objectives, scope, and methodology; status of fieldwork and any obstacles impacting the work; preliminary observations; and proposed findings and recommendations. When the team confronts challenges, assess the impact on the work and proposes actions to resolve or lessen any negative impacts.
Oversee teams as they conduct background research, prepare requests for information, and conduct analyses of documents and data from a variety of sources to obtain evidence that supports audit findings and conclusions.
Lead and participate in meetings with agency officials and congressional staff to discuss the audit objectives, scope, and preliminary timelines; obtain information needed to meet the objectives; and present and explain the audit results and recommendations.
Oversee the development and presentation of written reports and oral briefings for senior SIGAR leaders and external officials regarding significant findings that cover the conditions discovered, applicable criteria, their cause and effect, and recommendations resulting from audit and inspection work. Reviews teams' responses to agency comments and, when necessary, defending or developing suitable alternatives based on those comments. Represent SIGAR in coordination, facilitation, and discussions with Congressional and other federal agency officials relating to proposed, ongoing and completed audits. Participate in audit and inspection design commitments and report message agreement conferences for audits conducted by SIGAR staff and make recommendations to the AIG-A&I on go/no-go decisions for continuation, modification, or termination of audit and inspection projects.
Oversee in the development of recommendations to DOD, State, USAID, and other U.S. government department or agency senior leaders regarding actions they should take to remedy issues identified in audits and inspections to promote compliance, efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in the administration of reconstruction programs, projects, and operations in Afghanistan.
Assess the progress of corrective measures taken by DOD, State, USAID, and other U.S. government departments or agencies to implement the recommendations.
Coordinate with other SIGAR offices and directorates, such as Investigations, General Counsel, Lessons Learned, Research and Analysis, and Quality Control, as needed to complete audit work.
Makes recommendations to the DAIG-A&I and AIG-A&I in the appointment, promotion, and reassignment of personnel within A&I and provides direction to staff and other A&I operations support personnel. Screens, interviews, and recommends applicants for positions within A&I, addresses employee concerns, and supports appropriate training opportunities.
Assist the DAIG-A&I and AIG-A&I in anticipating information needs of external parties and facilitates making this information readily available.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Incumbent occupies a position that may be considered essential to support of the SIGAR mission. If your position is considered emergency essential, failure to remain in your position may result in separation for the efficiency of the Federal Service (Ch. 75, Title 5 USC; FPM Ch. 752).
Overseas travel is required. In support of this travel, the incumbent will be required to meet minimum standards of fitness for deployment to the CENTCOM region to include the ability to wear personal protective equipment, including protective mask, ballistic helmet, body armor, and chemical/biological protective garments.
This position requires the incumbent to complete a Form SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.
The incumbent may be required to submit an Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
This incumbent must be eligible for and be able to maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
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.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/13/2019 to receive consideration
USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=form_public&sys_id=-1&table=u_application_inquiry_staging
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/13/2019 to receive consideration
USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=form_public&sys_id=-1&table=u_application_inquiry_staging
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/544116500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Learn more about
Congress created the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to provide independent and objective oversight of Afghanistan reconstruction projects and activities. SIGAR conducts audits and investigations to promote efficiency and effectiveness of reconstruction programs and detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
USARMY.APG.CHRA-NE.MBX.APPLICANTHELP@MAIL.MIL
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=form_public&sys_id=-1&table=u_application_inquiry_staging