Duties
Quality Control
The incumbent, under the direction of their supervisor, maintains the AOC OIG quality assurance program which provides for proofing, assessing and evaluating government, contractor and in-house programs and activities against quality documents.
The incumbent will assist in developing, planning, leading, executing and coordinating quality reviews to validate that the end item is acceptable to design requirements; compare qualification and acceptance test methods against criteria as appropriate for AOC use; and examine contractor/government quality, practices and procedures are in place for the OIG.
The incumbent conducts independent referencing reviews of OIG work products and provides the OIG staff technical quality advice for all programs to include quality assurance issues on staff's assigned projects such as likely areas of quality breakdown and areas to pinpoint for assessments.
Program Management
The incumbent works with OIG staff and contractors to measure and continuously improve quality of AOC programs, operations and processes. Analyzes data to detect unsatisfactory trends or weaknesses and advises the AOC IG of deficiencies and verifies that effective corrective actions are taken.
Reviews Statements of Work (SOWs) and/or related contractual documents to identify the quality and requirements to be addressed. Directly notifies their supervisor of any deficiencies noted in the contractual quality documents and provides corrective action.
The incumbent, under the direction of their supervisor, gathers, analyzes and interprets data related to design, integration, testing and sustainment and performs objective reviews of government and contractor performed functions to verify the adequacy, effectiveness and compliance of operations to the SOW.
Writer Editor
Incumbent serves as a writer and editor for the OIG. This position involves proofreading and editing materials, such as reports, publications, articles, training materials, newsletters, memoranda, administrative policies and presentations. Reviews and edits draft materials in terms of substance, audience, tone, format, consistency, grammar, punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure, and use of appropriate vocabulary.
Prepares various types of correspondence in accordance with AOC style guides and procedures, as well as CIGIE and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Work will articulate, interpret and explain important agency issues and programs; be clear and concise in statements of fact with well-supported findings and recommendations and must take into consideration the medium of publication and the intended audience. Incumbent will comply with established office procedures, maintain confidentiality and protect the sensitivity and any personally identifiable information discovered in documents received in accordance with policy.
Policy Review and Coordination
With supervisory assistance, develops written procedures, policy, guidance and necessary associated training material for use by OIG staff participating in the planning and conduct of office administration, audits, inspections and evaluations and investigations and ensures effective direction and oversight. Maintains metrics to ensure all OIG directives are current and accurate and takes action to cancel or update them as directed. Provides technical guidance, coordinates, reviews, edits, controls and provides clearance approval of directives proposed for signature by OIG leadership.
The incumbent must follow all relevant safety rules, regulations and standard operating procedures. The incumbent must utilize knowledge of and must comply with all OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner. Provides or receives training, either on-the-job or through classroom training, to ensure that all safety practices and equipment are fully utilized. Uses required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- You must be able to pass a drug test.
- Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
- You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
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
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM classification standards
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.
Candidates for the GS-13 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as the following:
Specialized experience for this position is defined as the following: (1) Implemented and administered a quality assurance/independent reference review process. (2) Written, edited, or provided advice on work products in accordance with GAO and/or CIGIE guidelines and standards. (3) Developed new processes and procedures to enhance and expand the OIG’s reporting and data gathering capabilities. (4) Analyzed, interpreted, and integrated information/data gathered into a variety of formats such as graphs, tables, databases, and spreadsheets.
Education
This position has promotion potential to the GS-14.
SPECIAL NOTE: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. However, to be creditable, foreign education must have been evaluated by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You must provide a copy of your college transcript AND a letter containing results of the course by course work and degree equivalency evaluation if selected. For further information, please visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
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.
A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation; training and development opportunities, etc.
The Architect of the Capitol offers eligible employees opportunity to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program.
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 to Apply
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Next steps
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