Summary
The Inspector General (IG) reports to the Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and is responsible for leading the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) program at EAC.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
A Public Trust Background Investigation is required for this position. (Must be able to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance).
Duties
The IG conducts, supervises, and/or coordinates independent and objective audits, inspections, reviews, and investigations of EAC programs and operations, payments to states and territorial governments (hereinafter referred to as states), and grants to states and nonprofit organizations. As the OIG is a staff unit, audits and investigations are often accomplished through contracts/agreements with Independent Public Accounting firms and other Federal agencies.
Audits, evaluations, inspections, and investigations are performed in accordance with OIG, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) guidelines and requirements, as appropriate for conformance to established regulations and policies, accuracy, and soundness of judgment. Methods and procedures used in accomplishing specific assignments are not normally reviewed.
As the Inspector General, the duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepares the OIG strategic and annual work plans; budgets; and policies and procedures; and supervises day-to-day OIG operational activities.
- Maintains contact with other pertinent Government organizations, such as CIGIE, GAO, and OMB. The purposes of these contacts are to keep current on Inspector General community initiatives and projects; to exchange information; and to comment on developing or changing policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.
- Develops statements of work and task orders for contracted audit services, evaluates contractor proposals, monitors contractor staff, accepts deliverables, and approves invoices.
- Coordinates investigative assistance from other Federal agencies.
- Anticipates potential problems and delays in meeting agreed-upon timeframes.
- Reviews audit plans, programs, and reports as necessary to determine sufficiency of presentation of findings and recommendations.
- Responds to EAC and Congressional inquiries on OIG subjects.
- Reviews proposed and existing legislation and regulations to determine their impact on OIG matters and priorities.
- Prepares reports to the Congress and the Chairman of EAC about conditions disclosed by audits and investigations.
- Participates as a voting member in the activities of CIGIE.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.
Candidates must be a US Citizen.
Relocation to the Washington, DC metropolitan area is required.
Probationary period will be required.
Qualifications
Preference given to those applicants with Federal auditing experience.
Must have two years of experience at the equivalent to a GS-14 or 1 year experience at the equivalent GS-15 level.
Highly qualified candidates will have at least 10 years of auditing experience and possess sophisticated analytical skills, superior written and oral communications skills, good judgement, conflict resolution, impeccable ethics, and experience in interacting with government and non-government officials. Experience providing direction to subordinate and contracted auditing professionals in an Office of the Inspector General.
Must demonstrate the ability to perform at an Executive Level - see competencies below.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications
MTQ1: Demonstrated ability to effectively contribute to the leadership and direction of a division, comprehensive audit, inspection, or evaluation program. This includes activities such as (1) establishing a strategy; (2) identifying priorities; (3) determining related resource needs and making effective resource allocations, and (4) evaluating performance.
MTQ2. Demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate the activities of project teams simultaneously to ensure oversight work conforms with professional standards; is developed timely; and is responsive to the needs of stakeholders.
MTQ 3: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with high level officials; and to work constructively with individuals with different viewpoints, goals, or objectives.
Executive Competencies
1. Professional Integrity - Intentionally shows a comprehensive fidelity to moral and ethical principles and values.
2. Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Assesses and adjusts to changing situations and implements innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Strategically formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the organization mission.
3. Leading Others - Provides clear direction and ensures accountability; inspires others; provides constructive feedback; encourages and fosters an environment that supports diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Demonstrates collaborative and cooperative approach. Develops and manages workforce based on staffing needs and budget.
4. Leading Self - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to build trust and lead their organization most effectively.
5. Business Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Forms and communicates a vision and priorities. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.
Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or business management from an accredited college or university.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Qualified candidates will be rated by comparing each candidate's qualifications to the skills and experience pertinent to the position. The following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs), are of particular importance to the position and MUST be addressed separately in your application. Qualified candidates may be invited for one or more interviews. Final selection will be made based on relevant experience, education, training, performance appraisals, job-related awards, interview, and the KSAs identified below.
1. Demonstrated ability to conduct, plan, manage and report on audits (including audits of grantees), evaluations or inspections to assess the economy and efficiency, financial aspects, compliance and program results of systems and a variety of programs.
2. Demonstrated ability to select, train, manage and provide technical guidance and leadership to auditors, other professional and administrative staff, and to develop and maintain effective relationships with colleagues and clients.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in applying GAAP, GAGAS and GAAS principles, practices, procedures, controls and concepts and OMB Circulars.
4. Ability to write documents, reports and presentations that are clear, concise, logical and persuasive.
5. Ability to effectively communicate orally in presentations to diverse groups at various management levels, congressional officials and outside organizations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the mission, responsibilities and operations of an Office of Inspector General.
Required Documents
Resume: Federal positions must include series, grade, and step. Additionally, current or former federal employees must submit their most recent performance appraisal, and their last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). All positions must include starting and ending dates of employment (month and year) and hours worked per week. Duties you performed must be listed under each individual job title to match your experiences with the positions held.
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
Applicants must submit their application package via email to: resumes@eac.gov.
Please include the job title and announcement number in the subject line of the email. You must submit your application package by email to the resumes@eac.gov mailbox. You will not submit your application package through the USAJOBS portal.
Your application package must be received by the closing date of the announcement and must include the following:
1. Resume.
2. For current or former federal employees, you must submit a copy of:
i. your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your position, title, series, grade and eligibility.
ii. your most recent performance appraisal. If you do not have a recent performance appraisal, please explain why you do not have one.
3. Cover letter is optional.
Next steps
Once online application packages have been submitted (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Referred applicants will be notified as such and will be contacted directly by the Office of Human Resources for an interview.
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