The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Investigations directs and coordinates investigative activities designed to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse, and to promote efficiency and economy in programs and operations of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The AIG for Investigations formulates, implements, and evaluates investigative policies, strategies, priorities, and goals for the OIG. She/he serves as a senior policy advisor to and representative of the Inspector General on criminal, civil, and administrative investigative matters. The AIG for Investigations will deliver presentations, briefings, and speeches and prepare articles on investigative techniques, enforcement problems, prevention methodologies, fraud and abuse vulnerability assessments, and other matters related to the mission of the Investigations Division. She/he will maintain personal liaison with senior officials in the SBA, the Federal law enforcement community and, as appropriate, with senior officials in state, local, and foreign law enforcement organizations.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You must successfully complete and maintain 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 maintain firearm certification and meet medical requirements.
• You are subject to pre-appointment and random drug testing.
• You must qualify with and carry a firearm.
• You must be a graduate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or other federal equivalent, OR agree to attend and successfully complete CITP in Glynco, GA.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualification(s).

• TQ 1 - Demonstrated expert knowledge of professional investigative standards, principles, methodologies, and practices as applied to complex criminal, civil, and administrative investigations involving contract, loan, and/or grant fraud, public corruption, employee misconduct, ethics violations, and other white-collar crimes or regulatory violations.
• TQ 2 - Demonstrated executive-level experience leading, directing, and managing a comprehensive Federal criminal or administrative investigative program within an Office of Inspector General or law enforcement organization involving broad and complex issues of fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct. Experience includes establishing investigative priorities; leveraging technology, intelligence, and data analytics to strengthen investigative operations and identify emerging risks and fraud trends; implementing modern investigative strategies and operational improvements; and enhancing organizational effectiveness, efficiency, and mission performance.
• TQ 3 - Demonstrated experience applying and interpreting Federal laws, regulations, policies, and investigative authorities, including but not limited to the Inspector General Act, criminal and civil statutes, Attorney General Guidelines for law enforcement, procurement integrity requirements, whistleblower protection provisions, confidentiality requirements, rules of evidence, search and seizure authorities, and applicable administrative and personnel laws.
• TQ 4 - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with senior officials and stakeholders across Federal, state, local, and external organizations. Experience includes advising executive leadership, representing an organization before Congress or other oversight entities, building partnerships with law enforcement and regulatory agencies, and engaging with industry representatives, public interest groups, the media, and the public on sensitive or high-profile matters.

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

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

For more information regarding the ECQs, refer to Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service.

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

MEDICAL REQUIREMENT:

MEDICAL EXAMINATION: The person selected for this position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties. This position my be subject to periodic incumbent examinations in the future.

FIREARMS REQUIREMENT: The incumbent must carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use in accordance with FPS policy and standards.

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.

This position is covered under the special retirement provision for Law Enforcement Officer and Firefighter. Therefore, the maximum age for initial appointment to the 1811 series is the date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday. The age restriction does not apply if you served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement officer (FLEO) position covered by special CSRS or FERS retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement.

Applicants are obligated to abide by the Lautenberg Amendment which requires applicants to disclosed whether they have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the statute. If convicted, you will be ineligible to occupy this position unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside.

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

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to Hiring and Talent Development for the Senior Executive Service.

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. 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."
4. Proof of OPM Qualifications Review Board Certification (OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program graduates), if applicable.
5. 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.
6. A list of training completed in the last five years and dates completed.
7. 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 that are listed for this position is required: **You must limit your response to two (2) pages (double-spaced) for each Technical Qualification. You must upload your narrative responses.

A separate response to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's) 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 (double-spaced) for each Executive Core Qualification. You must upload your narrative responses, as attached documents in USAJOBS.

Your complete application package must not exceed thirty (30) pages in length, to include resume, two pages per ECQ (10) and MTQ (6), SF-50, and additional supporting documents.

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