Inspector Job in Reston, VA

Vacancy No. 25-12572727-DNI/IG/INSP Department Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Salary $163,964.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 15 to 15
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/9/2024 Close Date 10/24/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Reston, VA


Summary

The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IC IG) was established within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) by the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The IC IG's organizational divisions include Audit, Investigations, Inspections and Evaluations, Mission Support Division, the Center for Protected Disclosures, and Counsel to the Inspector General.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.

Duties

In support of its mission, the I&E Division conducts oversight of programs and activities within the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) responsibility and authority, including systematic and independent inspections, evaluations, and special reviews of ODNI components and Intelligence Community (IC) elements. The I&E Division operates in accordance with the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, which provide flexibility to develop tailored approaches for determining efficiency, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of agency operations, programs, or policies. The I&E Division issues reports that are factual and contain evidence-based findings that are timely, credible, and useful for ODNI and IC managers and other stakeholders. Conclusions drawn from findings generate recommendations for decision-makers to streamline operations, reduce unnecessary regulations, improve customer service, and minimize inefficient and ineffective procedures. They also improve the performance and integration of the ODNI and the broader IC. The I&E Division's multidisciplinary staff typically analyze information; measure performance; determine compliance with applicable law, regulation, and/or policy; identify savings and funds put to better use; share best practices or promising approaches; and assess allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.

  • Lead and/or support:
  • Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary inspections, evaluations, and special reviews of ODNI Directorates, Components, or Offices, and IC element programs and other activities in accordance with the CIGIE standards, and IC IG and I&E Division processes.
  • Project execution to include the development of project plans, objectives, methodologies, and the maintenance of project schedules.
  • A team through the conduct of project interviews, defining data collection requirements, and synthesis of information to develop findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • The development of written products to include ensuring all written products, including inspection, evaluation special review reports, memoranda to management, and other documents comply with the CIGIE standards, and IC IG and I&E Division processes.
  • The development and presentation of oral briefings for senior ODNI and IC leadership regarding findings, conclusions and recommendations, and the status of complex inspections, evaluations, or special reviews.
  • Monitor and assess the progress of corrective actions taken by senior ODNI and IC leadership in response to recommendations, and facilitate the closure of recommendations.
  • Contribute to the effective conduct of IC IG and I&E Division operations, including identifying work process improvements and efficiencies, collaborating with ODNI and IC stakeholders, communicating within project teams, and providing input to IC IG and I&E Division products, including the annual work plan, ODNI and IC Management Challenges, and Semiannual report to the DNI and Congress.
  • Engage with IC Office of Inspectors General (OIGs) by identifying, planning and supporting collaborative work, and with OIGs across the federal government to maintain awareness of best business practices and current initiatives.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
  • Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.

Qualifications

Mandatory Technical Competencies:
  • Expert ability to:
  • Lead a team through the conduct of complex inspections, evaluations, and special reviews, or similar activities, and writing reports or other related products in accordance with established IC IG and I&E Division standards.
  • Exercise professional judgment and critical thinking skills; including the ability to think strategically; identify needs and requirements; form objective conclusions and recommendations based on empirical facts, qualitative and quantitative data, and evidence and other pertinent information; and to consider alternate solutions, courses of action, and strategies to address complex, controversial, or multi-faceted issues.
  • Anticipate issues, balance multiple priorities, and implement effective solutions to prevent problems that might impact timelines and deliverables.
  • Effectively communicate both orally and in writing to senior leaders and managers, external stakeholders, and audiences varying widely in background in clear and logical products that are meaningful, compelling, and relevant.
  • Expert interpersonal skills to foster trust within a team and negotiate, coordinate, and collaborate across the Federal government on complex issues and areas of concern.
  • Lead by example and exemplify core values of Integrity, Independence, Commitment, Diversity, and Transparency.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Experience: Applicant must have demonstrated the required competencies at the GS-15 level in one or more of the following subject matter areas or related fields: intelligence analysis and/or production; collection management and/or related activities; counter-proliferation; Science and Technology; IC-focused acquisition, or any related intelligence discipline/function.
Desired Requirements:
  • Certifications/Licenses:
  • Other: Oversight experience in the Federal OIG community is highly desired, but not required.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Additional information

Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

Salary Determination:

The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance.
Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step.
Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Director/ Human Resource Management.

On occasional instances when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to but not less than the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum rate (i.e., step 10) of the GS grade to which assigned.

Relocation Expenses: For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Officer by classified email at dni_reasonable_accommodation_wma@cia.ic.gov, by unclassified email at DNI_DRA@dni.gov, by telephone at 703-275-3900 or by FAX at 703-275-1217. Your request for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO THE EEOD EMAIL ADDRESS. THIS EMAIL IS FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY.

The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.

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

You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. w.

Required Documents

A complete application package must include:

a. RESUME: Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position:?Job title; Name of employer; Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format); Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) and;?Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

b. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted.

c. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed.

d. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement.) SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" is used to verify to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.


Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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

We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application.

Click "Apply" at the top of the page. Your application MUST be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.

In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJobs. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume:
- Classified or government sensitive information
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents

Agency contact information

Vacancy Team ODNI
Address
OFFICE OF INSPECTIONS
Director Of National Intelligence
Washington, DC 20511
US
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Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation.

The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 60 days of the closing date of this announcement. Due to the large number of applications received, applicants will be contacted ONLY if they have been selected for an interview.






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