Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-03JD Amendment
POSITION: Management Analyst - GS-0343-09/12
Salary Range: 48,108.00 - 90,698.00 per year
Opening Date: Wednesday, January 2, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
LOCATION: Many Vacancies - Washington, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS BEEN AMENDED TO CHANGE THE SERIES, GRADE, AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION. APPLICANTS THAT PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO 07-17MA NEED NOT REAPPLY.
Job Summary:
This position is with the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Office of Inspector General. The Office of Inspector General's (OIG) mission is to promote and preserve the Agency's effectiveness, integrity, and efficiency through the detection and prevention of fraud, waste and abuse in activities and programs.
You will serve as a member of an audit team, conducting performance audits and financial audits, risk assessments, reviews and other analyses designed to support the efficiency and effectiveness of program and operational activities. Moderate overseas travel may be required.
We may hire at any of the grades shown in this announcement. You are encouraged to identify the grade level(s) or salary for which you wish to be considered.
Key Requirements
U.S. Citizenship
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Federal employees must achieve time in grade to quality
Major Duties:
Using applicable theories, techniques, methods and practices of audit, accounting, and program management, conduct comprehensive performance and/or financial audits, reviews, inspections or special studies of agency programs and operations.
Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and standard operating procedures to ensure that programs and operations are being managed economically, efficiently, and effectively.
Create and write audit reports and data, ensuring conformance with policies and audit standards.
Develop audit plans and make recommendations for objectives, approaches, or audit tests.
Assemble and summarize data to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Agency operations and programs.
Prepare written reports for USAID officials that summarizes findings on program operations. Identify the cause and effect of deficiencies or problems, and suggest program improvements.
Qualifications:
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook. A bachelors degree in Business Administration or Accounting is preferred, but not required.
You may qualify for this position based on specialized experience and/or education.
Specialized Experience: You must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience that is directly related to this position.
This experience must have provided you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Specialized experience must be in or related to the work of this position. Specialized Experience and/or Education:
To qualify for the GS-09 level, applicants must have:
A. Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree; or
B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Examples of specialized
experience include gathering information, conducting interviews, analyzing data, and writing
audit findings and recommendations.
To qualify for the GS-11 level, applicants must have:
A. Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the position being filled.
B. One year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-9 level. Examples of specialized
experience include assisting in conducting audits, analyzing and evaluating audit recommendations,
recommending changes and modifications, preparing summaries, and assessing the efficiency and
effectiveness of Agency programs.
To qualify for the GS-12 level, applicants must have: One year specialized
experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Examples of specialized experience include providing
leadership in a team setting, planning and organizing the work, conducting audits, analyzing
and evaluating audit recommendations, recommending changes and modifications, preparing summaries,
and assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of Agency programs.
TO QUALIFY BASED ON EDUCATION: You must submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: //www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Education and experience may be combined for all grade levels for which both education and
experience are acceptable.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.
In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required;
and on the extent to which your application documents that you posses the knowledges, skills,
and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your
knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used
these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you
interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
1. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative techniques to conduct a variety of audits, which are of a procedural or factual nature.
2. Ability to prepare written reports, audit working papers, and correspondence that addresses complex matters.
3. Ability to work independently.
4. Skill in giving oral presentations.
Benefits:
The USAID/OIG offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
- Comprehensive health and life insurance
- Competitive salaries
- Generous retirement programs
- Paid holidays, annual and sick leave
- Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
- Paid employment related training and education
- Subsidized transportation (Metro check)
- Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degree, as applicable
- Incentives and awards, as appropriate
- Telecommuting, as appropriate
- Long Term Care Insurance is offered
- Flexible Spending Account is offered
- Thrift Savings Plan (401 K Plan)
Other Information:
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
Send only those materials needed to evaluate your application. Please do not place your application in a notebook or binder.
The U.S. Agency for International Development is a participant of E-verify. E-verify provides an automated link to Federal database to help employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.
How To Apply:
Applications must be postmarked by closing the date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date. It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure that his/her application is complete. The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants.
1. Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612), or a Resume. Applications must include the following:
- Vacancy announcement number; title and grade(s) of the job for which they are applying;
- Full name, social security number, day and evening phone numbers, mailing address, country of citizenship. If applicable, reinstatement eligibility to Federal service and highest Federal civilian grade ever held on a permanent basis.
- Name, city and state of high school and colleges/universities attended with date(s) of diploma. For college include major and type and date of degree(s).
- Job titles, salaries, employer's name and addresses, supervisor's name and phone number (indicate if we may contact your current and former supervisors), starting and ending dates, hours per week and any unpaid or non-paid work experience that relates to this vacancy.
- Job-related training courses, special skills, certificates and licenses, honors, awards and publications.
2. All applicants must submit an OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment Form. This form may be downloaded from the OPM website at: http://www.opm.gov/forms
3. If a particular level of education/certification is required or you are asking us to qualify you based on education, you must submit a copy of your college transcript. Credit for college education will be given if it was obtained through an accredited university.
4. Status candidates and reinstatement eligibles (current or former government employees) must provide a copy of the last or most recent SF-50, 'Notice of Personnel Action' which indicates proof of competitive status (reflecting career, career-conditional or reinstatement eligibility.
5. Candidates eligible for other non-competitive appointments must present appropriate documentation reflecting their eligibility.
6. All current Federal employees should provide a copy of their current performance appraisal (must be within 18 months from the closing date of the announcement).
7. Responses to the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA). Please provide a narrative statement addressing each KSA separately.
8. If you are a federal employee seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, you must submit proof you meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330-704 for ICTAP. In addition to your application/resume, you must include a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. You must clearly annotate your application package to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
9. Status candidates who wish to be considered under both merit promotion and open competitive procedures must two applications. When only one application is received, candidates will be considered under merit promotion only.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference,
you must attach a copy of your dd-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point
veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15 'Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference' plus
the proof required by that form.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the
Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered
or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need
a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the
agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Contact Information:
Joyce Douglas
Phone: (202)712-4189
Fax: (202)216-3392
Email: recruitmentoig@usaid.gov
Or write:
U.S. Agency for International Development
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Room 8.07A
Washington, DC 20523
US
Fax: (202)216-3392
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview, every 30-45 days until the closing date of the announcement.
EEO Policy Statement
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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