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Supervisory Program Analyst

Department of Homeland Security
Office of the Inspector General
Office of Audits
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Summary

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
01/11/2021 to 01/14/2021
Salary
$107,807 to - $161,141 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Oakland, CA
Denver, CO
Washington DC, DC
Miramar, FL
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
OIG-21-IMP-10967178-JB
Control number
588848000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

- Current OIG employees eligible for consideration under Merit Promotion procedures, e.g. currently hold or have previously held a competitive service career or career conditional appointment.

Duties

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The position is located in an assigned Office of the Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Office of lnspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). OIG provides guidance on the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of agency level programs and operations.

As a Supervisory, Program Analyst, you will be responsible for planning, managing, directing, coordinating, and overseeing all activities for multiple, simultaneous audits through a subordinate staff of auditors and program analysts. Typical work assignments include:

  • Managing program audits of the various programs, operations, and functions of DHS through a subordinate staff of auditors and/or program analysts.
  • Developing and/or modifying objective, work plans, guideline, scope, methods, staff requirements, and time schedule to meet project needs.
  • Developing annual and long-range audit plans, providing technical advice and guidance to subordinate staff for audit activities.
  • Recommending new or revised audit policies and procedures and innovative audit approaches based on technical expertise and operating experience.
  • Leading, counseling, and evaluating subordinate staff.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
  • You must successfully pass a background investigation
  • You must be able to obtain Top Secret security clearance
  • You will be required to undergo periodic drug testing
  • Selective Service registration required
  • Financial disclosure is required
  • Completion of one year supervisory probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-14 level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level performing the following: 1) Analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of various programs, operations and functions of an organization; 2) Developing and designing audit or evaluation plans; 3) Addressing unexpected complex developments that require modifications in work plans; AND 4) Determining sufficiency of work papers and related evidence developed by staff members.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 01/25/2021

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for a Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this position.

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job:

  • Auditing
  • Leadership
  • Oral Communication
  • Reasoning
  • Writing


If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Preview the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10967178.

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veterans must 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.)

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

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