SES is a cadre of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and expertise required to lead across organizations. These dedicated executives are charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service that transcends loyalty to a specific agency mission or individual profession. You will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the Federal Government.
We recommend that your application emphasize your level of experience, expertise, and accomplishments (including the results of your actions) in formulating, directing, and overseeing legislative strategy. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Mandatory Qualifications below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-14/15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Failure to meet basic qualification requirements and all mandatory qualifications listed automatically disqualifies an applicant. **Noncompetitive status - if you are a current, reinstatement eligible Career SES or a graduate of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and your ECQs have been certified by OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB), you are not required to address the ECQs. Current and reinstatement eligible SES must include with your application a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your SES Career Appointment. CDP graduates must include a copy of your OPM CDP graduation certificate or other proof from OPM that your ECQs have been QRB certified. ** The application process used to recruit for this position is the Traditional Method. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS - Mandatory Applicants must submit a written narrative addressing each ECQ generally not to exceed two (2) pages per ECQ for a total of no more than 10 pages. Written narratives addressing each ECQ generally not to exceed two (2) pages per ECQ for a total of no more than 10 pages. Any information in excess of ten (10) pages WILL NOT be considered. NOTE: If you a current/former Career SES member or certified graduate from an OPM approved Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action, and Results (C-C-A-R) model when preparing written ECQs narratives. Challenge: Describe a specific problem or goal. Context: Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or environment in which you worked to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). Action: Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. Result: Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. You will be evaluated on the following Executive Core Qualifications: 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. These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation. Detailed information on the ECQs are available at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core- qualifications/#url=Overview A sample 5-page executive level resume and ECQ narratives can be viewed at this link https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior- executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a written narrative addressing each MTQ, not to exceed one (1) page for each MTQ. Any information in excess of one (1) page per MTQ WILL NOT be considered. You will be evaluated on the following Technical Qualifications: MTQ 1: Demonstrated professional experience in auditing principles, concepts, and techniques to serve as an expert on the interpretation and application of auditing theory and methodology, as applied to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in agency programs and operations and to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in a complex environment combined with the demonstrated ability to apply standards promulgated by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and other professional organizations. MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience managing, overseeing, and directing the performance and execution of all audit activities on a large or national scale to prevent and detect fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement from inception to completion in compliance with government auditing standards in an Inspector General or similar environment. MTQ 3: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, for example with high-level Government officials including the most senior organizational leaders, representatives of external and interagency committees, the public, Congress, and audiences varying widely in background, experience, and level of understanding on matters which may be sensitive, controversial, and complex. FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Applicants who use "see resume" as a response WILL NOT receive consideration for the position. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date, 02/05/2025 of this announcement.
Location is negotiable upon selection where a Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General office is located. Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the How to Apply section. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Audits, Emergency Management and Preparedness (EMP) position is located in the Emergency Management and Preparedness (EMP), Office of Audits (OA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Inspector General examines, evaluates and, where necessary, critiques operations and activities, recommending ways for the Department of Homeland Security to carry out its responsibilities in the most effective, efficient, and economical manner possible. Through independent audits and program analyses, the Office of Audits: Protects the public interest by bringing about positive change in the performance, accountability, and integrity of its programs and operations. Seeks out best practices that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of component agencies; helps program managers achieve the desired results and operate in accordance with laws and regulations. Identifies deficiencies and make recommendations for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of DHS' information and technology management, operations, and security. Ensures the review of disaster assistance funds and disaster programs are operating in an effective and efficient manner and spending public funds in accordance with regulations. The AIG for Audits, EMP leads, directs, and is responsible for operational and functional development, implementation and supervision of DHS OIG audit activities within the OA, EMP. This group primarily oversees Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission operations to ensure adequate support for U.S. citizens and first responders to build, sustain, and improve capabilities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Incumbent participates with the Deputy Inspector General for Audit (DIGA) in the formulation of audit program policies, procedures, goals, and objectives and the development of long and short-range strategic plans for OIG audit programs and activities. Participates in the formulation of budget requirements to accomplish program goals and activities. Supervises day-to-day operations of the OA, in EMP, including Headquarters and the Field Offices. Manages and oversees the performance and execution of all audit activities nationwide, which consist of a wide variety of audit programs and operations for preventing and detecting fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Serves as an advisor to the DIGA in the development, planning, and implementation of OA goals and objectives in carrying out assigned functions. The incumbent is required to analyze and evaluate OA's audit activities, make decisions and recommendations to improve efficiency of audit activities, and carry out assigned functions to accomplish the goals and objectives of the OA and the OIG. In this position you will perform the following: Develop and recommend audit policies, plans, procedures and programs to allow the Department to effectively carry out its mission and meet national policy objectives. As required, analyzes proposed legislation and regulations to determine their projected impact on the economy and efficiency in administration of DHS OIG's audit programs and activities. Develop long range and annual audit plans that reflect management and congressional concerns, as well as OIG vulnerability assessments and other factors. Ensure that audits are pursued, documented, and finalized in accordance with the IG Act of 1978, as amended, any other applicable laws and regulations, and applicable. Ensure written reports of findings are made to senior management officials for comment and actions. Help prepare the OIG Semiannual Report and Major Management Challenges report. Direct audits to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness and to detect fraud or abuse of programs and other efforts managed and/or financed by DHS. Respond to inquiries by DHS officials, other Governmental units, Congress, and the public relating to audit matters. Participates with the Office of Investigations in joint audit/investigative activities. Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable standards. Ensure that appropriate and timely action is taken by department/agency management in response to audit report recommendations. Provide guidance and consultation to the workforce concerning the goals and policies of the DIGA. Establish and conduct planning sessions with OA, OIG, and GAO components when program activities overlap. Coordinate auditor training requirements and maintain contact with training officials and other agencies, as necessary, to assure implementation of an effective auditor training program.