Clarification from the agency

Appointments to the Excepted Service are civil service appointments that do not confer competitive status. This position is eligible for direct hire. Applications are accepted from all U.S. citizens. Please see detailed guidance regarding employment eligibility under "Requirements." The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

The Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is seeking an experienced and accomplished senior executive to serve as Deputy Inspector General (DIG). This position serves as the principal deputy to the Inspector General, providing executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic support in advancing the OIG’s mission to promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, integrity, and accountability across AOC programs, operations, and projects.

The Deputy Inspector General operates in close coordination with the Inspector General and assists in the leadership and day-to-day management of the OIG. The DIG directs and oversees complex audits, investigations, inspections, evaluations, and other reviews; manages professional staff and resources; and supports the Inspector General in maintaining effective relationships with AOC leadership, Congress, and other oversight stakeholders.

This position requires sound judgment, strong technical oversight expertise, and demonstrated executive management capability, along with the ability to lead collaboratively while preserving the independence and objectivity of the OIG.

In coordination with the Inspector General, the Deputy Inspector General:

• Assists in the overall leadership, management, and administration of the Office of Inspector General.
• Directs and oversees independent, objective, and risk-based audits, investigations, inspections, evaluations, and other reviews of AOC programs, operations, and construction projects.
• Provides executive leadership, supervision, and direction to multidisciplinary professional staff, including auditors, investigators, evaluators, inspectors, attorneys, administrative personnel, and contractors.
• Leads the planning and execution of oversight activities in accordance with applicable federal laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards.
• Supports the development, implementation, and enforcement of OIG policies, procedures, and internal controls consistent with standards issued by the Comptroller General, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), and other applicable oversight authorities.
• Oversees the operational execution of audit, inspection, evaluation, and investigative functions, including matters involving financial, legal, and evidentiary considerations.
• Assists in ensuring the effective prevention, detection, and reporting of fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Keeps the Inspector General informed of significant allegations, risks, findings, recommendations, and corrective actions, and supports required communications with AOC leadership and Congress.
• Assists in the preparation and issuance of Semiannual Reports to Congress and other OIG reports prepared in accordance with professional standards.
• Represents the Inspector General, as delegated, in meetings and briefings with AOC leadership, congressional staff, and other stakeholders.
• Supports the maintenance of confidential reporting mechanisms, including the OIG hotline.
• Provides technical and strategic advisory input on OIG initiatives and conducts or oversees independent reviews, as appropriate, in support of the OIG mission.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Inspector General in support of the OIG mission.

Conditions of employment

• Filing of a Financial Disclosure Report.
• Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and applicable random drug testing required.
• Meets qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You must provide narratives to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Professional Technical Qualification (PTQ).

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or 
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate senior-level leadership experience directing or overseeing complex audits, investigations, inspections, evaluations, or other oversight work, along with strong executive management capabilities. Successful candidates will possess:

• Demonstrated expertise in one or more relevant disciplines, such as auditing, accounting, financial analysis, law, investigations, management analysis, or public administration.
• Proven experience providing executive leadership and management of professional staff engaged in complex oversight work, with a record of building and sustaining high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of federal laws, rules, and regulations applicable to oversight functions, including but not limited to the Inspector General Act of 1978 and professional standards issued by the Comptroller General and the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE).
• Demonstrated operational knowledge required to manage an Office of Inspector General, including oversight planning; procurement, resource, and workforce management; internal controls; quality assurance processes; and compliance with applicable professional standards.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to lead effectively, build internal and external working relationships, and deliver timely, high-quality oversight services and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• A demonstrated record of integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership, and the ability to lead in a dynamic operational environment with concurrent and competing priorities.

The Deputy Inspector General serves at the pleasure of the Inspector General.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. For the ECQs and PTQs, you are required to submit a narrative response addressing your specific knowledge, skills, and abilities that demonstrate your possession of the qualifications. 

Applicants must clearly show possession and demonstrated leadership experience, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent for each ECQ and PTQ. Failure to address and meet any of the ECQs and PTQ via the vacancy questionnaire, will eliminate you from further consideration. 

Applicants currently serving in a Senior-Rated (SR) appointment (other than a temporary promotion), career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and have been certified by the Office of Personnel Management do not need to address the ECQs, but must address each PTQ.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

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.

Professional Technical Qualification (PTQ):

PTQ1: Oversight Leadership and Execution - Demonstrated experience directing or overseeing independent, objective oversight activities—such as audits, investigations, inspections, evaluations, or similar reviews—of complex programs or operations. This includes applying risk-based approaches, guiding teams through planning and execution, ensuring the development of evidence-based findings, and reviewing, refining, and supporting recommendations that improve economy, efficiency, effectiveness, integrity, or accountability.

PTQ2: Executive Leadership and Organizational Management - Proven executive-level experience managing professional organizations or major components, setting priorities, allocating resources, and delivering results in environments with competing demands. This includes leading multidisciplinary teams, managing performance, and fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and respect.

PTQ3: Oversight Standards, Quality, and Risk Management - Demonstrated knowledge of applicable federal oversight laws, regulations, and professional standards, and experience applying those requirements to ensure high-quality, defensible oversight work. This includes experience supporting quality management processes, assessing risk and internal controls, and translating risks into effective oversight strategies and recommendations.

PTQ 4: Communication and Stakeholder Engagement - Demonstrated ability to communicate complex and sensitive oversight issues clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. This includes experience supporting senior leadership communications, preparing reports and briefings, managing sensitive or confidential information, and engaging stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.

How you will be evaluated

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

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your narrative responses.  

Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you possess the ECQs and PTQs required for this position and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement.  All applicants must submit online written statements describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs and PTQs. You must address each ECQ separately and are required to respond to all ECQs, unless serving in a Senior-Rated (SR) appointment (other than a temporary promotion), career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program and have been certified by the Office of Personnel Management. All applicants must address the PTQs. 

Your resume and narratives must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration. 

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy.

To apply for this position, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility and screening questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application.

Your resume should list your education, training and work experience including job titles, employment dates, duties and accomplishments.

Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. If additional documentation is required for the position, you will be asked to provide it during the interview or selection process. At that time, you may be asked to submit documentation to support statements made in your resume.

For example, you may be asked to provide a copy of your diploma, college transcripts, or proof of Federal employment status. If the position requires licensure or certification, you will be asked to provide proof at the time of selection.

If Veterans’ preference is claimed, you will be asked to submit proof (DD-214, and, if claiming a 10-point preference, a SF-15 and the proof required by that form).

Failure to provide the required documents will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.

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