This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/631181700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Forensic Audits and Investigative Service (FAIS) team is a specialized unit within GAO that is staffed by forensic auditors and analysts, information technology experts, and criminal investigators. FAIS employs data analytics to identify potential areas of fraud, waste, and abuse, and provide Congress with high-quality forensic audits and investigations that show the effect of inefficient or inadequate controls.
01/14/2022 to 01/28/2022
$139,809 - $176,300 per year
PE 3
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
3
Yes
No
FAIS-22-IMP-11354580
631181700
Full-time or part-time GAO employees on permanent appointments. This opportunity is ONLY OPEN to qualified GAO employees on permanent appointments. This procedure will be conducted under the processes outlined in GAO Order 2335.8.
The incumbent in this position serves as an Assistant Director that will lead the uses of data analytics, data mining, and data matching to identify potential areas of fraud, waste, and abuse; show the effect of inefficient or inadequate controls; and demonstrate how data analytics can be employed as part of a program's fraud risk management. The Assistant Director will also lead efforts to enhance the data analytic capacities and capabilities of FAIS staff, both at Headquarters and field offices as appropriate.
Duties of a Band III Assistant Director (Data Analysis) include but are not limited to the following:
You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.
There is no education requirement for this position.
This specialist position is for a Band III, Assistant Director (Data Analysis) promotion opportunity in Forensic Audits and Investigative Service only.
BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is not included in the bargaining unit.
If you would like to apply for Specialists promotion opportunities (IT Analyst, Financial Auditor, etc.), you must submit a separate application directly to the appropriate announcement for each Specialist position for which you wish to be considered.
This position is a moderate risk public trust position with possible upgrade to a Secret or Top Secret or SCI clearance depending on the type of engagement the employee will be assigned to within the mission teams.
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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 will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, a panel of team managers will assess your qualifications along with those of other candidates who are deemed eligible for the position. The rating panel (BQ panel) will establish a ranked list of candidates from which the panel chair, in consultation with the panel, identifies those candidates who are best-qualified. Complete the online questionnaire and follow all instructions carefully, as incomplete answers, errors, or omissions may affect your consideration. Your application will be invalid if you fail to include a narrative reply to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or your reply is see resume. You must provide narrative answers in the space provided.
To preview the assessment questions, click here. https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11354580
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.
Band III
You must submit your resume and application (completed vacancy questions) online through USASTAFFING. HCO will provide all performance appraisal ratings data at the Band IIB or equivalent level to the panel for the period between 10/15/19 to 10/14/21.
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/.
3/3/22: BQ results to applicants. Employees who are deemed best qualified may apply for promotion opportunities in other teams during Phase 2. The Phase 2 announcements will be posted on GAO's intranet through the "Annual Promotion Opportunities" link.
3/4/22 - 3/24/22: Managing Directors may begin conducting interviews on BQ applicants resulting from Phase 1 (if desired).
3/18/22 - 3/24/22: Managing Directors may conduct interviews of Phase 2 BQ applicants (if desired).
4/13/22 - 4/15/22: Managing Directors make promotion offers.
4/24/22: Effective date of promotions.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Band III
You must submit your resume and application (completed vacancy questions) online through USASTAFFING. HCO will provide all performance appraisal ratings data at the Band IIB or equivalent level to the panel for the period between 10/15/19 to 10/14/21.
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/.
3/3/22: BQ results to applicants. Employees who are deemed best qualified may apply for promotion opportunities in other teams during Phase 2. The Phase 2 announcements will be posted on GAO's intranet through the "Annual Promotion Opportunities" link.
3/4/22 - 3/24/22: Managing Directors may begin conducting interviews on BQ applicants resulting from Phase 1 (if desired).
3/18/22 - 3/24/22: Managing Directors may conduct interviews of Phase 2 BQ applicants (if desired).
4/13/22 - 4/15/22: Managing Directors make promotion offers.
4/24/22: Effective date of promotions.
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/631181700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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