Assistant Inspector General for Audits (EMP)

Office of the Inspector General

Polis, IN

JobSummary

DHS-OIG's SES cadre is made up of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and expertise required to lead across the organization. These dedicated executives are charged with providing strategic leadership and upholding a commitment to public service. We have streamlined our recruitment process which will require you to submit an online resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) to apply for this position.

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) offers you the opportunity to become a part of one of the most challenging and important missions facing the country today, by driving transformative change to improve DHS programs and operations and promote a safer homeland. The OIG is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness, efficiency, and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations. DHS is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS! Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and OMB plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

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MajorDuties

Before applying for this position, please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions in the How to Apply section. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Audits, Emergency Management and Preparedness (EMP) position is located in the Emergency Management and Preparedness (EMP), Office of Audits (OA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Inspector General examines, evaluates and, where necessary, critiques operations and activities, recommending ways for the Department of Homeland Security to carry out its responsibilities in the most effective, efficient, and economical manner possible. The AIG for Audits, EMP leads, directs, and is responsible for operational and functional development, implementation and supervision of DHS OIG audit activities within the OA, EMP. This group primarily oversees Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission operations to ensure adequate support for U.S. citizens and first responders to build, sustain, and improve capabilities to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. In this position you will perform the following: Develop and recommend audit policies, plans, procedures and programs to allow the Department to effectively carry out its mission and meet national policy objectives. As required, analyzes proposed legislation and regulations to determine their projected impact on the economy and efficiency in administration of DHS OIG's audit programs and activities. Develop long range and annual audit plans that reflect management and congressional concerns, as well as OIG vulnerability assessments and other factors. Ensure that audits are pursued, documented, and finalized in accordance with the IG Act of 1978, as amended, any other applicable laws and regulations. Ensure written reports of findings are made to senior management officials for comment and actions. Help prepare the OIG Semiannual Report and Major Management Challenges report. Direct audits to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness and to detect fraud or abuse of programs and other efforts managed and/or financed by DHS. Respond to inquiries by DHS officials, other Governmental units, Congress, and the public relating to audit matters. Participates with the Office of Investigations in joint audit/investigative activities. Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable standards. Ensure that appropriate and timely action is taken by department/agency management in response to audit report recommendations. Provide guidance and consultation to the workforce concerning the goals and policies of the DIGA. Establish and conduct planning sessions with OA, OIG, and GAO components when program activities overlap. Coordinate auditor training requirements and maintain contact with training officials and other agencies, as necessary, to assure implementation of an effective auditor training program.

Education

To meet the basic requirement, applicants must meet one of the following and provide documentation to support the claim. A. Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting. OR B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. **You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position. The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of credibility of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. (Some agencies may allow for foreign nationals to apply. In those instances, the language should reflect that) Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date, 11:59PM(EST) on 05/18/2026 of this announcement. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

Evaluations

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The recruitment application process for this position is the RESUME-BASED method. Narrative statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and/or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) will not be accepted or considered in the evaluation process. Evidence of the ECQs/MTCs must be clearly demonstrated in your resume. An SES review panel will evaluate your resume based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo a structured interview and/or other assessments, such as providing a writing sample, work plan or other written product; reference checks may also be conducted. If selected, you must be certified by an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB), unless you are a current career SES member, former career SES member with SES career reinstatement eligibility, or have successfully completed an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). You must receive SIQRB certification before you can be appointed to this position.

HowToApply

A complete on-line application will require the submission of the following: 2-page resume showing you possess the skills and knowledge requirements to the mandatory ECQ and MTQ qualifications within the announcement and supporting documentation (see list of required and recommended documents above).The following instructions outline the application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. DHS OIG provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account at, https://www.usajobs.gov/, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. Paper applications and information sent by mail or email WILL NOT be accepted. Applicants must submit all required documentation to properly qualify for this position.

WhatToExpectNext

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. If you have questions pertaining to your application, you may contact Executive.Resources@oig.dhs.gov (excluding weekends and Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance. Applicants must contact the Agency Point of Contact no later than 3:00 p.m. ET on the closing date of the announcement if assistance is needed when submitting an application. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

RequiredDocuments

1. All applicants must submit a resume (not-to-exceed 2 pages) that clearly demonstrates your experience, accomplishments, training, education and awards; Additionally, your 2-page resume must corroborate your experience and possession of both the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) as listed in this announcement. Please do not submit letters of recommendation, award certificates, diplomas, college transcripts, training certificates or any other documents not specifically requested in the "Required Documents" section listed below. 2. All applicants must submit transcripts or other documentation to support their educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Please review the following information to determine if you are required to submit any other documents in order to complete your application for this position. NONCOMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION: For current or reinstatement eligible career SES applications: In addition to the 2-page resume, you must also submit proof of non-competitive eligibility as a current career or reinstatement SES eligible appointee. Proof consists of: (1) An SF-50 showing your status as a: (a) current Career SES appointee, or (b) former Career SES appointee with career SES reinstatement eligibility OR (2) A certificate of completion from an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (SES CDP). NOTE: This applies only if your ECQ's have been approved by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB) or Structured Interview Qualifications Review Board (SIQRB) through the SES CDP. *The above documents may be used to determine your eligibility for noncompetitive consideration under this announcement. Noncompetitive applicants must submit proof of noncompetitive eligibility as listed above; failure to do so may result in non-consideration of noncompetitive eligibility. Recommended Documents: In addition, we recommend that you submit the following: A copy of your most recent supervisory appraisal of performance NOTE: Selectees will be required to participate and receive approval from OPM's Qualification Review Board in order to be approved, as OPM Qualification Review Board certification is required (for competitive eligible applicants). QRB approval is not required for Non-competitive candidates. COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION: Current civil service employee applications: You must submit an SF-50 that shows your current position title, series, grade and rate of basic pay as well as Tenure Group. This document may be used to determine your eligibility to be considered under this announcement.

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Background Investigation: This position is High Risk Special Sensitive position. E-Verify: OIG uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Drug Testing: It is our responsibility to eliminate any risks to national security, public health and public safety that could be posed by individuals who use illegal drugs. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position may thereafter be subject to Random Drug Testing. A positive drug test or refusal to be tested will result in disciplinary action, up to and including removal from Federal service. Hiring Method: Resume-only method; resume must not exceed 2 pages. Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Probationary Period: You will be required to serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Mobility: Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. OIG offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan' Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

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