Duties

Summary

This is a Senior Level (SL) position. The Senior Advisor to the Inspector General reports directly to the IG. As a key member of the DoD OIG senior leadership team, the Senior Advisor participates in all strategic DoD OIG planning processes, provides independent advice to the IG, Principal Deputy IG, and other senior DoD OIG leaders on a wide range of matters affecting the DoD OIG, conducts thorough reviews of DoD OIG oversight products, and provides guidance on external communications.
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Responsibilities

• Conducts reviews of OIG reports in accordance with Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity of Efficiency (CIGIE) standards.
• Provides advice and recommendations to the IG regarding audits, evaluations, and investigations.
• Assists the IG in determining and promoting OIG priorities, initiatives, and goals.
• On behalf of the IG, leads strategic initiatives, projects, and special assignments.
• In coordination with the IG, develops short and long range plans for program effectiveness.
• Advises the IG on personnel issues and preparation of correspondence requiring IG signature.
• Participates in the OIG's Annual Oversight Planning and Engagement Board processes to determine selection and scope of OIG audits and evaluations.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with DoD and CIGIE associates.
  

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Travel is 15% or less.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
00

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Position has been designated as critical sensitive; incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret SCI clearance.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Pursuant to the Executive Order on Requiring COVID 19 Vaccination for Federal Employees, new DoD civilian employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 prior to entry on duty, subject to such exceptions as required by law.
• More details regarding vaccine requirements can be found at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Selected candidates will receive further information during the job offer process.
• Selected candidate will be subject to a two-year probationary period unless required probationary period has been served. Selectee may also be subject to a records review prior to being appointed to this position.
• Applicants selected are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. Incumbent is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with the DoD OIG.
• Selectee will be required to complete and submit an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278, prior to entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Incumbent may be required to travel in the Continental United States and to overseas locations.

Qualifications

Applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that demonstrates senior level capability directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below.

The applicant is to provide a separate narrative statement to each of the following technical qualifications that describes fully, but concisely, how his/her experience supports each of the following qualifications. Each technical qualification narrative should not exceed 2 pages. Failure to address these specific qualifications in a separate narrative statement will eliminate you from consideration.

1. Demonstrates expertise in overseeing the completion of analytical, well-reasoned reports and other significant published products, including appropriate recommendations for briefing DoD and Congressional officials, and reviewing existing and proposed legislation and regulations relating to programs and operations of the DoD OIG.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of the quality standards for at least two of the following: government audits, investigations, and evaluations.

3. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD organization and operations and DoD OIG responsibilities, policies, and business processes.

4. Ability to effectively manage and coordinate complex issues of IG concern with senior officials from the DoD OIG, DoD, Congress, and the oversight community at large.

This position has a selective placement factor which is essential in successfully performing the duties of this job. Candidates must meet this requirement to be considered for this position.

Selective Placement Factor: Your background must demonstrate experience reviewing and editing proposed legislation, complex reports, and correspondence to senior officials and members of Congress.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in a leadership role at a Federal OIG
• Experience working in a leadership role within the Department of Defense

Volunteer 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Education

There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Additional information

Male applicants born after Dec. 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service law (see www.sss.gov ).

Actual salary may vary depending on the scope and the complexity of the qualifications and current compensation of the selectee.

Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.)

Filling of this position is not subject to the provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

The 1993 Hatch Act Reform Amendments prohibit oral and written political recommendations of Federal jobs.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of their experience, training, and/or education indicated on their resume and responses to the technical qualifications along with the selective placement factor listed above. Resumes will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and best qualified candidates may be invited to participate in a structured interview.

In addition to meeting basic qualification requirements, applicants must have substantive experience which provides knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and substantive specialized experience in a type of work or combination of functions directly related to this position.

All applicants are required to submit a narrative statement addressing each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs).

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process
National security

Required Documents

1. Resume: You must submit a resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional), the format is at the discretion of the applicant. Your resume should also include the following: Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers (Do not include your SSN or personal photo on your resume). Country of citizenship, Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Information about your paid and nonpaid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary. You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments.

2. MTQs: You must also submit a separate narrative statement for each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications. In order to receive further consideration for this vacancy, this information must be attached as supporting documentation.

3. SF-50: Current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service (not required for DoD OIG applicants). DoD employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz

5. Performance Appraisal: You must provide your most recent performance appraisal.

Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and supporting documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate. DoD OIG Human Capital Management staff will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant, and will not request missing application information from applicants.

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.