Assistant Inspector General for Technology Solutions Division

Summary

The U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking an exceptional leader who will direct the Technology Solutions Division of the OIG. We promote open and honest communication to create a positive work environment. The Partnership for Public Service named SBA OIG as being the #1 OIG in the Federal Government and as being among the Top 20 Federal Agency Subcomponents in the 2022 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings!

Duties

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations which include the strategic planning, policy formulation, direction, and coordination of mission activities, directing of technology and business process integration in the development programs and a comprehensive integrated approach to data science and analytics, and to the implementation of hardware, software, security, and related policies and processes to support information technology solutions across OIG.
• Makes recommendations to OIG senior executives, including the Inspector General (IG) and the DIG, on best practices to leverage information technology in the workplace to achieve measurable gains in program effectiveness in achieving mission objectives.
• Collaborates with the Office of the Chief Information Officer to ensure OIG's technology solutions are integrated and in compliance with SBA's IT network and enterprise and governing laws and regulations, to include specific care for certain types of information, including but not limited to, sensitive but unclassified information, corporate fiduciary information, personally identifiable information (PII), and personal health information.
• Collaborates with the Office of the Chief Information Officer to manage data storage, cloud computing, and electronic records management to meet operational needs of OIG and to comply with related laws and regulations.
• Provides direction and vision for the data analytics program to support organizational management and operating programs and operations.
• Establishes priorities for and promotes data analytical/science work that requires application of data mining techniques, statistical analysis, predictive analytics, text analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, to support OIG's oversight of SBA's programs through audits, evaluations, investigations and civil enforcement actions.
• Directs the development of policies, procedures, and plans for the procurement, installation, and effective use of IT resources nationwide in carrying out the responsibilities of OIG under the IG Act of 1978.
• Identifies OIG and divisional IT budget and financial requirements, including procurement and contracting needs, and provides oversight of budgetary expenditures.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must successfully complete a Top Secret security clearance. Candidates who do not complete the required security clearance paperwork by the pre-determined due date, will be disqualified.
• You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period, if applicable.
• You must meet the Basic Education Requirement.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all basic requirements.

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Basic Requirements:

1. Degree: Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.
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2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, you must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level management capability and is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.

Each applicant is required to submit a comprehensive narrative statement, which addresses BOTH the ECQs and TQs outlined below. Applicants who do not submit a supplemental narrative statement that addresses these factors will be ineligible for further consideration. The supplemental narrative statement for the ECQs should address the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the SES. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that emphasize the applicants level of responsibilities, scope, and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. The narrative portion for the ECQs MUST NOT EXCEED TEN (10) PAGES. The narrative portion for the TQs MUST NOT EXCEED EIGHT (8) PAGES TOTAL.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

Unless you are currently serving under (1) a Career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment (must provide a copy of Standard Form 50 - Notification of Personnel Action that documents career appointment to the SES), (2) are eligible for reinstatement into the SES (must provide a copy of Standard Form 50 - Notification of Personnel Action that documents career appointment to the SES), or (3) have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM (must provide proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board certification), you must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs. Additional information on the proper preparation of ECQ statements is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: 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: 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: 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: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: 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.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

In order to receive consideration for this position, all applicants must also submit a narrative statement for each of the TQs listed below.

TQ 1 - Strong business acumen and familiarity with data science approaches to solving operational and mission challenges, cloud computing, privacy, confidentiality, data analytics, statistical methods, and policy development.

TQ 2 - Demonstrated ability to incubate and transform innovative initiatives into established and efficient programs, perform requirements collection and validation, steer information technology systems development, direct data and data analytics programs, manage resources, and ensure program performance standards are set and measured against.

TQ 3 - Demonstrated experience supervising advanced statistical analysis, dynamic visualizations, dashboard and tool development.

TQ 4 - A broad knowledge of and demonstrated ability to effectively advise senior departmental leadership on data management policies by serving as the authoritative reference to promote functional program integration with diverse stakeholders, both internal and external.

IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS THE TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE, YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED INELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.

MOBILITY: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, applicants are expected to be mobile and once appointed SES members, may be reassigned at the discretion of the appointing authority and may be required to sign a mobility agreement.

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

There is a positive education requirement for this position. You MUST submit copies of your proof of education unless you currently or previously held a 1501 position; failure to submit required documents by the close of the announcement WILL result in an ineligible rating.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Click here to verify school accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. *** For further information, click on: Foreign Education.

Additional information

SUITABILITY, CLEARANCE & REQUIREMENTS: A background investigation may be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. For additional information visit www.sss.gov.

FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: You are required to file a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 450 Report).

Telework is available. For information on Telework visit: http://www.telework.gov/

Benefits

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.

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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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on the information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire, click on the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11880001.

Applicants who meet all the mandatory executive and technical qualifications will be evaluated by a panel of SES members to determine the degree to which they possess each of the listed qualifications. This evaluation will determine which applicants are best qualified. Total background, including experience, education, awards, self-development, and training will be reviewed. This information will be obtained from the application package, including the required narrative statements for the Technical and Executive Core Qualifications described above.

Benefits

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.

Review our 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.

Required Documents

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.

1. Your Resume - must contain the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Supervisor's contact information, if available (indicate if you would prefer to be notified before your supervisor is contacted);
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• If qualifying based on related unpaid (e.g. volunteer service) experience, you must provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (mm/dd/yyyy to mm/dd/yyyy);
• If other than full time you must provide hours worked per week.
• An integral part of our selection process includes the completion of reference checks. Please provide the names and telephone numbers of three professional references (e.g., current and/or former supervisors, college or university professors, managers or coordinators of volunteer activities, etc.) who know your qualifications relative to this position and who we can contact to verify your credentials. Do not list personal friends or relatives.
• 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 (mm/dd/yyyy - mm/dd/yyyy) 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.
• Should you submit multiple resumes, only the latest uploaded resume will be reviewed.

2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. A transcript that shows you meet the Basic Education Requirement (If you currently or previously held a 1501 position, a transcript is not required; your SF-50 must show series 1501)
4. Current and Former SES Career appointees MUST submit a copy of their SES Career Appointment (e.g., SF-50 that shows "Tenure" and "Position Occupied")
5. Proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board Certification (OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable
6. A copy of your Performance Rating of record received within the last 12 months OR a statement explaining why you are unable to submit a copy
7. A list of training completed in the last five years and dates completed
8. A list of awards received in the last 3 years and dates received

PLEASE NOTE:

A separate narrative statement that describes the applicant's qualifications as they relate to each of the Technical Qualifications (TQs) that are listed for this position is required: **You must limit your response to two (2) pages for each Technical Qualification. You must upload your narrative responses, as attached documents in USAJOBS.

A separate response to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) is required for applicants who are not currently in the SES or graduates of an OPM Candidate Development Program. **You must limit your response to two (2) pages for each Executive Core Qualification. You must upload your narrative responses, as attached documents in USAJOBS.

Your application package must not exceed eighteen (18) pages in length.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions will affect your rating. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your rating may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/26/2023 to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
• Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
• To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
• To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

Melissa Jones

Phone

(202) 205-7368

Email

melissa.jones@sba.gov

Address

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL HR OFFICE
409 3RD STREET SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20416
US

Next steps

Once your responses to the occupational questionnaire are received by our system, you will be sent an acknowledgement email stating that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. During the evaluation and interview process you may be asked to provide written responses to questions or writing samples. You may track the status of the application process through USAJOBS and you will be notified of the outcome.