Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit (Program Audits and Evaluations)

Social Security Administration

Woodlawn, MD

JobSummary

The incumbent serves as one of two Deputies to the Assistant Inspector General for Audit (AIGA) in the Office of Audit (OA), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Social Security Administration (SSA).

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SubAgencyName

Office of the Inspector General

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The men and women of the Social Security Administration are the stewards of the Federal Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance programs, as well as Supplemental Security Income for the aged, blind and disabled. With a workforce of approximately 50,000 employees in 1,300 service locations across the country, our mission is to advance the economic security of the nation's people through compassionate and vigilant leadership in shaping and managing America's Social Security programs.

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https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

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https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

The Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit (Program Audits and Evaluations) serves as an advisor and participates fully with the AIGA in the development and direction of the nationwide audit program, which is designed to effectively respond to the interests and needs of the IG in carrying out the mission and functions of OIG. Such participation includes: Development of audit plans, policies, procedures and short- and long-term goals, and assessment and formulation of budget requirements to accomplish program plans and goals. Providing executive-level guidance and direction to directors, managers, and teams, including developing audit and evaluation ideas, determining the most effective and efficient approach to be followed in the performance of the audits and evaluations, and monitoring progress to ensure timely completion of the audits and evaluations. Serving as an alter-ego to the AIGA in the management of the OA, when designated, and initiates action, as appropriate, to continually improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the OA by new auditing, business or technological measures, processes, techniques or strategies. Ensuring, within assigned Headquarters and Field Offices, the audits and evaluations are pursued, documented and finalized in accordance with the applicable standards, including the General Accountability Office (GAO) Yellow Book standards and other Federal accounting and auditing guidelines, auditing and evaluation guidelines established by the Office of Management and Budget, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), and applicable standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), or other recognized professional associations.

Education

DEGREE REQUIREMENT: Auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. Additional degrees including actuarial science, economics, government, mathematics, political science, and statistics will be accepted. OR 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 a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, 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. Due to the education requirement of this position, an unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received, you will be rated as ineligible. If you are relying on your education to meet the 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. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.

Requirements

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, candidates must have had responsible professional experience at a senior level (equivalent to the GS-15 in either the General Schedule (GS) or a comparable pay plan). Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. 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. Must 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. 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. Do not list a Social Security Number or Date of Birth on any attachment. Once the application process is complete, a Human Resource Specialist will review of your resume and supporting documentation. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and MTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration, including reference checks. You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your accomplishments and experience. Your application will be rated and ranked by an SES Rating Panel, comprised of at least three (3) SES members, internal or external to OIG using only the information submitted within the application package. Applicants determined to be Highly Qualified must demonstrate sufficient possession of the ECQs, and any MTQs, and will be referred to the hiring component for further consideration. If you are the recommended selectee (and not already a former or current member of the SES serving under a career appointment, or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program), you must participate in a Structured Interview assessment of your executive qualifications based on the ECQs with an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB). The selected individual's application will be forwarded to OPM for an interview and certification by the QRB before appointment to this position. Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/

HowToApply

To be considered for this position, you must submit a complete application no later than 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of the announcement - 05/05/2026. If you fail to submit a complete application prior to the closing time, the application system will not allow you to finish. Requests for extensions will not be granted, so please begin the application process with enough time to finish before the deadline. To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. 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 and upload your résumé and/or other required 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. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.

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.

RequiredDocuments

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified, and by the closing date of the announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Resume (2-page maximum) - All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and MTQs. PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER. Vacancy Assessment Questionnaire Responses - Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs/Application Manager when you apply to this vacancy. College Transcripts - An unofficial college transcripts must be submitted for this position to demonstrate possession of the educational requirement. Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - Current Federal employees must submit a recent SF-50 to substantiate your minimum qualifications eligibility. The provided SF-50 must reflect your grade/step (e.g., a Within-Grade Increase or Promotion/Reassignment), tenure, and type of service. Providing an SF-50 that does not contain the required information (such as an award SF-50), may result in an ineligible rating. Additional Required Documents - Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation, if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility. You must meet all MTQs. SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification. You must meet all MTQs. Failure to provide the proper documentation may result in the rating and ranking of your application under competitive procedures, which requires demonstration of possession of the ECQs within your 2-page resume. Strongly Recommended: Most recent performance evaluation Applicants may also provide a narrative response (up to 200 words per question) on the following four (4) essay questions, which are not scored: How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. If you are a current or former political appointee within the last five (5) years, including Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES, please submit documentation of your appointment, including a copy of your SF-50. Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement (05/05/2026) will result in your removal from consideration for this position.

Benefits

BenefitsUrl

https://www.ssa.gov/careers/

OtherInformation

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to All application materials are subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act and become property of SSA. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact OIG.SES.Senior.Executive.Resources@ssa.gov.

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