Summary
The 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 and lead the next generation of public servants.
Duties
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Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the How to Apply section.
Location is negotiable upon selection where a Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General office is located.
As the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Innovation, you will be required to perform the following major duties:
- Serves as the advisor to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) for Innovation recommending innovative practices across the OIG's enterprise, including mission support, policies and procedures, and in the audit and investigations portfolio. The incumbent shall identify, harness, test and apply the use of data analytics and technologies which enhance mission efforts of the OIG.
- Demonstrates the ability to design and implement strategies which maximize employee engagement and foster high ethical standards in meeting the OIG's vision, mission, and goal.
- Identifies key OIG internal and external stakeholders and communicates with them about strategies for developing and implementing change initiatives.
- Coordinates enterprise efforts with senior leadership and their organizations to transform general ideas into workable solutions. Champions change management and monitors evolving trends, good government best practices, and technological advances that may impact the OIG, including legislation and policies that may impact the future strategic direction of the OIG's workplace environment, audit and evaluation products, and investigations.
- In collaboration with the DIG for Innovation, works across the enterprise to identify data and information which can be harnessed for OIG programs, issues and initiatives; collaborates with senior leadership to develop actionable plans to implement enterprise data use.
- Researches emerging and innovative practices and programs, internal and external entities, including other governmental agencies, industry vendors, and private sector experts.
- Advises the DIG for Innovation, Principal Deputy for the Inspector General (PDIG), and senior leadership of policies, processes, and use of data analytics and technology designed to address strategic objectives. Applies knowledge of and adheres to Agency Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and civil rights policies, goals, and objectives in performing his/her duties and responsibilities.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Conditions Of Employment
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- This position is special-sensitive and requires a Top-Secret Clearance.
- Appointment to and retention of this position is subject to satisfactory clearance and issuance of Top-Secret security clearance.
- Drug testing required.
- Initial SES Career Appointee is subject to a one-year SES Probationary Period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
- The initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the successfully completion of the one-year.
- Within 30 days of entrance on duty (EOD) you must complete the OGE-278, Executive Financial Disclosure Form.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- Veteran's Preference does NOT apply to SES positions.
- The incumbent works irregular, unscheduled, and overtime duty and has responsibility for recognizing, without supervision, circumstances that require remaining on duty.
- The occupant of this position is subject to adherence to conflict-of-interest provisions for the Department of Homeland Security, OIG.
- Selectee must meet the initial agency suitability determination (i.e., local police checks, review of past employment data, review of
- Query National information Center report, results of special agency check, etc.) before a final offer can be made.
- Mobility: Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) 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 in the private sector or non- governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration.
The ideal candidate will have experience supervising employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees.
This experience should be sufficiently broad in scope and at a major management level in a large or complex organization. Your application should demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in SES positions such as:
- Leading the work of an organizational unit
- Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects
- Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance
- Supervising the work of employees, developing policy and other executive functions
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) listed below. We recommend that your resume, ECQ and MTQ narratives emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
If your experience does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position.
**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.
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
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS - Mandatory
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.
Please give examples and explain the depth of the knowledge, expertise and experience you possess and the breadth, scope and sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
You will be evaluated on the following Technical Qualifications:
MTQ 1: Demonstrated experience and expert knowledge to communicate and implement change across an agency's organization to enable innovative discovery and channel potential opportunities for organizational enhancement, improved internal customer service, and process efficiency.
MTQ 2: Demonstrated experience and expert knowledge to identify, harness, test, and apply the use of data analytics and technologies which enhance mission efforts of an organization.
MTQ 3: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with high-level Government officials including the most senior organizational leaders, representatives of external and interagency committees, the public, and audiences varying widely in background, experience, and level of understanding on matters which may be sensitive, controversial, and complex.
MTQ 4: Demonstrated experience providing oversight of a significant information technology change initiative which introduced new software and/or business workflow into an organization.
FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
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, 07/17/2024 of this announcement.
Education
There is no substitution for education of experience for this position.
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.
Your application will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education (if applicable). Your application will be evaluated by an SES rating and ranking panel. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference check.
The Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur. Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by an OPM/QRB before appointment can occur.
Required Documents
Your application, regardless of the format must describe your job related qualifications pertinent to this position. The announcement number must be entered on the first page of your application. Please submit:
1. Resume, not to exceed five (5) pages: Excess pages will not be considered. Applicants typically provide the following information in their resume:
- Vacancy announcement number - OIG-12444257-24-SES-OIN;
- Full name, e-mail and mailing addresses, and day and evening telephone numbers
- Information about your paid and non-paid work experience, volunteer work related to this position; Job title (include series and grade if Federal job), Duties and accomplishments (be specific in describing your duties), Employer's name and address, Supervisor's name and phone number, Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year) and salary
- Honors, awards and special accomplishments
- If applicable, Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information, you may refer to the following U.S. Department of Education website: https://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/accreditation_pg4.html#Diploma-Mills
2. Executive Core Qualifications: Written narratives addressing each ECQ generally not to exceed two (2) pages per ECQ for a total of no more than 10 pages. Excess pages will not be considered.
NOTE: If you current or former Career SES member or are graduate from an OPM approved Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.
3. Mandatory Technical Qualifications: Written narratives addressing each MTQ not to exceed one (1) page for each MTQ. Excess pages will not be considered.
4. Noncompetitive Applicants: Current career SES members and former reinstatement eligible career SES members must provide a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting their current status or reinstatement eligibility (position, title, series, grade, tenure). Candidates who have successfully completed an Office of Personnel Management approved SES Candidate Development Program must submit a copy of their ECQ certification. Your status must be clearly stated in your resume.
5. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? You must submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
- Position title
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee)
- Agency
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment
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.
Failure to provide all of the required documents by the closing date may result in an ineligible rating and loss of further consideration.
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
A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USAJOBS web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date 07/17/2024 to receive consideration. A complete application package includes:
- Your 5-Page (or shorter) resume (any excess pages will not be considered)
- Executive Core Qualifications narrative statement (generally two (2) pages per ECQ, not to exceed 10 pages total) Note: Not applicable to noncompetitive candidates with supporting documentation)
- Mandatory Technical Qualifications narrative statement one (1) page maximum for each MTQ, any excess pages will not be considered)
- Supporting documentation, see Required Documents section
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 is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account at, https://www.usajobs.gov/, 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.
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail or email WILL NOT be accepted. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position.
Next steps
Upon receipt of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Once you submit your application, we will review your experience and qualifications to determine if you possess the required ECQs and MTQs for the position based on the information you submitted. After a review of your application is made you will be notified of your application status. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to a panel of SES members to determine the "highly qualified" candidates. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
You may verify your documents have been processed by logging into your USAJOBS account. Uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan. We will notify you by email at various stages in the process. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
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