Career Opportunities
U.S. AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Office of Inspector General
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 08-17JD
POSITION: Management Analyst - FP-0343-07/04
Salary Range: 39,729.00 - 90,096.00 per year
Opening Date: Tuesday, May 06, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, December 31, 2008
PROMOTION POTENIAL: FP-01
Position has promotion potential to the FP-01 grade level.
Total salary will be salary as stated plus locality for the
Washington, DC area.
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.
Job Summary:
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Inspector General is
seeking Management Analysts to serve at Regional Inspector General posts worldwide, which
currently include: Baghdad, Cairo, Dakar, Manila, Pretoria, and San Salvador. Candidates
must agree not only to serve at any of the overseas posts, but also in Washington, D.C.,
according to the needs of the Foreign Service.
The Foreign Service is more than a job - it's a career. As a member of an overseas team,
you will not only help to accomplish the mission of the Agency but also will be a representative
of your country to the people of other nations. A Foreign Service career involves uncommon
commitments and occasional hardships, as well as unique rewards and opportunities. A decision
to enter this career must involve unusual motivation and a firm dedication to public service.
The Foreign Service strives to maintain diversity in the representation of gender, geographic
region, race, and ethnicity.
Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Position involves travel
Age Restrictions
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Major Duties:
Foreign Service Management Analysts:
Use applicable theories, techniques, methods and practices of audit, accounting,
and program management, conduct comprehensive performance and/or financial audits,
reviews, 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:
A bachelor's 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 your (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.>p
To qualify for the FP 7/GS 7 level, applicants must have:
A. One full year of graduate-level education or superior
academic achievement OR
B. One year of work experience equivalent to at least
GS-5. Examples of specialized experience include: gathering and analyzing data
from various sources; and communicating recommendations.
*Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) is based on (1) class standing,
(2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
1. Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper
third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision,
such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration,
based on completed courses.
2. Grade point average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must
have a grade-point average of:
a. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better)
as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of
education, or as computed on courses completed during the final 2 years of
the curriculum; or
b. 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better)
based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the
required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
3. Election to membership in a national scholastic
honor society - Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in
one of the national scholastic honor societies. The honor societies are
listed in the Association of College Honor Societies: Booklet of
Information (1992-95) and/or Baird's Manual of American College
Fraternities (1991). Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be
used to meet the requirements of this provision.
To qualify for the FP-06/GS-09 level, applicants must have:
A. Two full years of progressively higher level graduate
education or Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR
B. One year of work experience equivalent to at least GS-07.
Examples of specialized experience include gathering information, conducting interviews,
analyzing data, and writing audit findings and recommendations.
To qualify for the FP 5/GS 11 level, applicants must have:
A. Three full years of progressively higher level graduate
education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree related to the position being filled OR
B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to at
least 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 FP 4/GS 12 level, applicants must have:
One year of work 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 a
copy of your 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.
French or Spanish - is highly desirable. The ability to communicate both orally
and in writing is essential for all candidates under consideration.
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 possess a Top Secret security
clearance.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. In
accordance with Agency regulation, all career candidates must be appointed to the
Foreign Service prior to the month in which they reach age 59.
You will be required to travel frequently.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
Candidates will be evaluated on the extent to which they possess the
required qualifications.
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 Advantages
We are located in the beautifully designed Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and
International Trade Center (ITC), which is within walking distance of the White House,
the Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, and much more! The RRB is easily accessible to the
Federal Triangle metro station (blue/orange line), has an on-site fitness center and
day care center, a DC Visitor and Information Center, food court, and underground
parking garage.
BASIC BENEFITS OF THE FOREIGN SERVICE
1. Travel at Government expense of employees and their
authorized dependents to and from posts of assignment in the United States and abroad.
2. Basic orientation at time of entrance on duty and
subsequent in-service professional training before the first overseas assignment.
3. Group life insurance and health benefits programs.
4. Accrual of annual leave ranging from 13 to 26 working
days a year, depending on length of service.
5. Accrual of sick leave at thirteen working days per year.
6. Locality pay authorized under certain circumstances.
7. Generous pension and Thrift Savings Plan similar to 401K benefits.
BENEFITS WHEN ASSIGNED OVERSEAS:
1. Travel expenses of employee and their authorized
dependents to and from posts abroad, including shipment of personal effects.
2. Government quarters or housing allowance.
3. Cost of living allowance at posts where the cost of
living is substantially higher than in Washington, D.C.
4. Salary differential, which is taxable, ranging from 5 percent to 20 percent of base pay at posts where there are unusual hardships.
5. Accrual of home leave at a rate of fifteen working days
per year served abroad.
6. Paid round-trip transportation to a rest and recuperation
area for employees and authorized dependents who are assigned to designated hardship posts.
7. Educational allowance for dependents under certain circumstances.
8. Limited coverage for emergency medical expenses of employees
and authorized dependents.
Other Information:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT IN THE FOREIGN SERVICE:
1. Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
2. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment. In accordance
with Agency regulation, all career candidates must be appointed to the Foreign Service prior to
the month in which they reach age 59.
3. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered
under the Military Selective Service Act.
4. Applicants must be willing to travel to a variety of overseas posts, some of which are classified as hardship posts.
5. Applicants must meet medical fitness standards which are more rigorous than those of most other professions.
They must pass a thorough medical examination, which for some applicants may include a cardiovascular stress test.
6. Applicants must undergo a thorough background investigation to
determine eligibility for a security clearance, as well as suitability for appointment into
the Foreign Service.
7. Applicants must be capable of attaining a certain level of
foreign language proficiency. This can be demonstrated by either language aptitude scores or
evidence of existing proficiency in a foreign language.
8. Applicants must be available for and willing to accept assignments
throughout the world, including assignments to Washington, D.C. They must also be willing to
travel frequently on short notice. In cases where both husband and wife are foreign affairs
agency employees, both are expected to be willing to accept assignments to a post other than
that of the tandem spouse in order to meet the needs of the Service.
APPOINTMENT:
In order to be eligible to receive a conditional offer of employment, applicants must have
successfully completed the application assessment stages and have been placed on a rank-ordered
list of eligible candidates. A final offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate
successfully completing the medical, security, and suitability stages. Candidates who are
offered employment are given probationary appointments as Foreign Service career candidates
for a period not to exceed five years.
A. Medical Clearance:
Foreign Service pre-employment hiring policy requires that candidates be medically
cleared for worldwide assignment according to the needs of the Service. Family members
are not required to obtain medical clearances prior to a candidate's entry on duty.
However, family members must be medically cleared before they can travel at U.S.
Government expense to the assigned overseas post. Family members who, for medical
reasons, are unable to accompany the employee on an overseas assignment, may be
eligible for a separate maintenance allowance. Medical examinations may be performed
by a family doctor, in which case USAID will reimburse the candidate. Alternatively,
the examination may be conducted at the Agency's medical facility in Washington, D.C.
B. Background Investigation:
Eligible candidates will be asked to submit forms required for a security clearance and
suitability determination for appointment to the Foreign Service. The clearance process
considers such factors as registration for the Selective Service, failure to repay a U.S.
Government-guaranteed student loan, past problems with credit or bankruptcy, failure to
meet tax obligations, unsatisfactory employment records, violations of the law, drug or
alcohol abuse, or a less then honorable discharge from the armed forces. Investigations,
which usually take several months, include current and previous contacts, supervisors and
co-workers. These investigations are conducted by OIG Security personnel in cooperation
with other federal, state and local agencies.
III. TENURE:
Foreign Service career candidates will be considered for tenure by a Tenuring Board
after they have acquired a minimum of two years' overseas experience in the Service.
Each career candidate is afforded two opportunities to receive tenure based on the Board's
review of the employee's written performance evaluations which are prepared by a supervisor
at least once a year. A career candidate who fails to perform satisfactorily may be
separated at any time during their probationary period. Any employee who remains
untenured after two reviews will be separated from the Agency at the end of the
five-year probationary appointment. The appointment status of a career candidate
who receives tenure will be changed from probationary to career.
The sole criteria for a positive tenure recommendation shall be the candidate's
demonstrated potential, assuming normal growth and career development, to serve
effectively as an FS officer over a normal career span, with potential for
promotion to class FS-1. Serving effectively as an FS officer with USAID
requires demonstrated knowledge and abilities in four broad skill sets,
which includes technical and analytical skills (development
assistance knowledge; information gathering, analysis, and problem solving;
and written communication skills); resource management skills
(managing human resources, reliability, and planning use of financial resources);
teamwork and professionalism skills (cultural sensitivity and
respect for diversity, adaptability and flexibility; and communication); and
leadership skills (direction and vision, motivation, and
professional development).
FOREIGN SERVICE CAREERS:
Foreign Service employees will first be stationed in Washington, DC. Each year,
employees will be given the opportunity to bid for available positions overseas.
The OIG will try to accommodate employees' personal preferences, however, program
needs of the OIG, individual career development needs, and the need for assignment
continuity will also be determining factors in making assignments overseas.
Salaries within the starting ranges for new employees will be determined at the
time of a permanent offer of employment. The entry level salary for Federal Civil
Service candidates appointed to the Foreign Service without a break in service will
be at the rate, within the Foreign Service grade to which they are appointed, that
is nearest to the base salary rate of their previous grade.
Performance is evaluated in writing annually by a supervisor. After one year
in grade, the employee is eligible to compete annually for promotion with other
positions at the same grade. Due to the limited number of yearly promotions
available, panels select candidates based on published criteria and quality
performance. In general, persons with good performance will receive a
within-grade increase annually up through step 10 and biennially from
step 10 through step 14 if they have not received an equivalent increase
during that period.
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./p>
1. A resume or OF-612, Optional Application for Federal
Employment, which can be obtained at www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of612.pdf.
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. 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.
8. A two-to-three page, typed (double-spaced) narrative
autobiography which discusses your:
- personal background;
- personal interests; hobbies and travel;
- professional experience which was
not included in the employment application; and
- motivation for applying for a
Foreign Service Management Analyst career.
Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal
government mail system will not be considered.
Application packages should be submitted to:
U.S. Agency for International Development
IG/M/HC
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.RRB, Room 8.07
Washington, D.C. 20523-8700
Attn: Human Capital Division
If you need a copy of the vacancy announcement, please call (202) 712-4189.
Applications must be postmarked by the closing date and postmarks will be accepted
up to five days after the closing date. Candidates who fail to submit all of the
foregoing documents cannot be evaluated for further consideration.
As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must
certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or/are exempt
from having to do so under the Selective Service law.
Handicapped applicants, disabled veterans, and VRA's or any others eligible for a
noncompetitive appointment under special appointing authorities must clearly specify
this eligibility on their application and attach documentation.
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.
If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility,
you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a
copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Veterans Information
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under
honorable conditions may be eligible for Veterans' Preference.
For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length
of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have
served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows
eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when
the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214,
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service
connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit
Form SF-15, Application for
10-point Veterans' Preference.
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special
appointing authorities see the VetGuide.
Legal and Regulatory Guidance
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the
authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other
applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your
Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks,
and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application
materials, will result in your application not being processed
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested
here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C.
3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify
the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements- If you make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be
subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959,
you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from
having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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