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posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary The Senior Communications Analyst (Written) provides independent communications support for OIG's unique publication needs across a range of audit products, investigative reports, special publications, and internal OIG policies and procedures. Responsibilities Provides expert-level written communications support on multiple concurrent OIG investigations, engagements, or projects. Works... with engagement managers to frame research objectives
Summary The Senior Communications Analyst (Written) provides independent communications support for OIG's unique publication needs across a range of audit products, investigative reports, special publications, and internal OIG policies and procedures. Responsibilities Provides expert-level written communications support on multiple concurrent OIG investigations, engagements, or projects. Works... with engagement managers to frame research objectives and identify potential issues related to the engagement design. Works with investigators on developing Reports of Investigation and other written products and ensures products are consistent with OIG policies and procedures, and/or Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) quality standards. Assists staff in the development of policies and procedures which are consistent with CIGIE quality standards and/or Generally Accepted Government Accounting Standards (GAGAS) as applicable. Facilitates discussions to help engagement managers assess evidence, identify themes, and reach consensus on a message. Supports the development of audit products; provides input in the early stages of an audit engagement and feedback on message design and message agreement documents; and ensures consistency in the drafting of objectives, findings, and recommendations. Ensures all four elements of a finding are present for engagement products with recommendations and provides input on the sufficiency of the level of evidence for those products. Provides expert-level review and revision of draft products to improve coherence, logical flow, clarity, and adherence to OIG policies and procedures, GAGAS, and/or CIGIE quality standards as applicable. Reviews draft reports, suggesting ways to clarify or strengthen the message or condense the product; and helps identify opportunities for graphics. Assists in drafting the highlights page, report cover, and Fast Facts as needed. Works closely with counterparts to review contributions to OIG publications, briefings, Congressional testimonies, and manages production and publication of management challenges reports and semiannual reports to Congress. Assists in the revision of documents to address stakeholder comments and helps teams summarize and respond to agency comments. Ensures overall analysis and recommendations are appropriate by participating in survey, mid-point, outline, and report conferences with staff throughout the OIG to understand the intent of requests and requirements. Develops training and guidance materials for staff on effective writing techniques, style guides, and review processes. Trains OIG staff members on effective writing and graphics. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes. 1. You must be a U.S. citizen 2. You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement. 3. You must be suitable for federal employment. 4. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov). 5. Completion of a probationary period may be required Qualifications Experience requirements One year (52 Weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-2 or GS-12 level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to: independently editing and publishing reports; independently supporting multiple teams on publishing projects from conception to printing and distribution; and coaching staff to develop clear and concise written products. Education Additional Information This is not a bargaining unit position. Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO. Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx. Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodation@gao.gov.The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The U.S. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the GAO require completion of a one or two-year probationary period
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posted_at: 24 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. This position is located in the Government Accountability Office. The Defense Capabilities and Management (DCM) team leads GAO's efforts to support congressional oversight of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Intelligence Community (IC) as they modernize to an increasingly complex national security environment in... the 21st century. Responsibilities As a Senior Analyst,
Summary The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. This position is located in the Government Accountability Office. The Defense Capabilities and Management (DCM) team leads GAO's efforts to support congressional oversight of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Intelligence Community (IC) as they modernize to an increasingly complex national security environment in... the 21st century. Responsibilities As a Senior Analyst, PE-0347-21 your typical work assignments may include the following: Serve as an individual contributor, develop design matrix and researchable questions independently or in conjunction with engagement team members and a methodologist to assess program operations or procedures related to classified national security programs and policies, including those involving defense and intelligence programs. Collect and analyze classified and unclassified data from a variety of sources including interviews with agency managers and program officials. Review program documents, reports and data. Select, refine, organize and present factual information and analysis in support of engagement objectives. In collaboration with other engagement team members, and based on consultation with the AIC and Assistant Director (AD), decide on form, content, scope, and depth of analysis. Evaluate and analyze data to determine relevance and reliability through referencing and indexing. Develop findings and recommendations and prepare classified and unclassified written products that provide factual and analytical information in a clear, balanced manner that meet the needs of congressional clients and conform to all audit requirements and quality standards. When serving as the Analyst-in-Charge (AIC), lead engagements of low or medium scope and complexity. Oversee all aspects of design, data collection and analysis, message development and report writing and ensures the quality and value of the final product. Prioritize the work to ensure milestones are met. Assign work to team members to include expectations and deadlines for completing assignments. Coach, mentor and train team members. Ensure coordination with stakeholders. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes. 1. You must be a U.S. citizen 2. You may be required to submit a financial disclosure statement. 3. You must be suitable for federal employment. 4. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (www.sss.gov). 5. Completion of a probationary period may be required. 6. You must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, obtain and retain eligibility for Department of Energy's "Q" clearance and obtain retain eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. Qualifications You may qualify at the BAND 2A level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year (52 Weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the NEXT LOWER BAND or GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to conduct research and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis on program operations or procedures related to national security programs, policy, and acquisition, international affairs, nuclear matters, and/or the intelligence community; extracting data for report findings and recommendations; and presenting findings to various audiences. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information This is a bargaining unit position. Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO. Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx. Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodation@gao.gov.The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The U.S. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the GAO require completion of a one or two-year probationary period
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posted_at: 25 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary Consistently rated one of the Federal Government's Best Places to Work, GAO is an independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress. We seek an experienced manager to supervise attorneys in our Legal Services team. Legal Services serves as in-house counsel to GAO management on all matters concerning federal employment, personnel, and labor law, as well as numerous operational matters. These attorneys also represent GAO in proceedings
Summary Consistently rated one of the Federal Government's Best Places to Work, GAO is an independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress. We seek an experienced manager to supervise attorneys in our Legal Services team. Legal Services serves as in-house counsel to GAO management on all matters concerning federal employment, personnel, and labor law, as well as numerous operational matters. These attorneys also represent GAO in proceedings before the GAO Personnel Appeals Board and other fora. Responsibilities The Assistant General Counsel for Legal Services is part of the management team of GAO's Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The Legal Services Assistant General Counsel reports to the group's Managing Associate General Counsel and collaborates with OGC's other Assistant General Counsels and with managers from across GAO. The Legal Services Assistant General Counsel is responsible for all aspects of Legal Services' diverse portfolio (described in more detail below... The Assistant General Counsel's management responsibilities include: Leading the team of Legal Services attorneys in addressing novel, complex, and far-reaching legal questions; Assigning and ensuring the quality and timeliness of Legal Services attorneys' work on multiple projects simultaneously, with a high degree of independence and agility and an ability to prioritize and multi-task; Providing direct legal support as necessary to maintain responsiveness to internal clients or address issues of unusual complexity or sensitivity; Advising and collaborating with the Managing Associate General Counsel (MAGC) for Legal Services on high-profile and significant legal matters. Mentoring and supporting the professional development of the group's attorneys, who may range in their level of experience, and creating and maintaining an inclusive work environment; Monitoring the attorneys' performance, including setting expectations, providing regular feedback, conducting annual performance appraisals, and managing performance challenges; Building and sustaining constructive, collaborative relationships with staff and leadership across a broad range of GAO Offices including the Human Capital Office, Labor-Management Relations, and the Office of General Counsel; and Exercising strong organizational and time-management skills, interpersonal skills, conflict management skills, and sound professional judgment. The work of the Legal Services attorneys includes: Continuously formulating and providing comprehensive and actionable legal counsel and risk mitigation strategies to internal clients to produce high-quality results in areas such as human capital management (e.g., hiring/pay/benefits, performance management, employee conduct, Reasonable Accommodations, workers compensation), personnel and information security, privacy, records management, and infrastructure operations. Ensuring compliance with personnel-related laws, rules and regulations, including applicable provisions of title 5 of the U.S. Code, the GAO Personnel Act of 1980, and anti-discrimination statutes such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Advising GAO's Labor-Management Relations group and others concerning all aspects of the administration of GAO's labor-management relations program, including interpretation and application of negotiated agreements and serving on negotiation teams. Representing GAO as defense counsel in administrative litigation before the GAO Personnel Appeals Board (PAB) covering a wide range of personnel and labor matters (e.g., prohibited personnel practice and discrimination claims, bargaining impasses, negotiability petitions, and unfair labor practice charges). The PAB is an independent entity that performs the combined functions of its executive branch counterparts: the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; the Federal Labor Relations Authority; the Merit Systems Protection Board; and the Office of Special Counsel. Coordinating and directing GAO's response to investigations of GAO management by the GAO Personnel Appeals Board's Office of General Counsel, including preparing witnesses for investigatory interviews and responding to document and information requests. Preparing GAO's responses to third party subpoenas and requests for agency records. Drafting clearly written, legally sound, and persuasive legal analysis and advice covering all aspects of Legal Services' portfolio. Reviewing for legal sufficiency all internal GAO rules regarding its personnel system. Performing other duties as necessary to respond to novel and complex questions concerning GAO's personnel system, and to support GAO's efforts in carrying out its mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation Completion of a two-year probationary period unless you previously completed a trial period at GAO after October 1, 1980. Completion of a financial disclosure statement is required. A Supervisory probationary period may be required. Qualifications You must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the closing date of this job opportunity announcement 1. Must have a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 2. Must be an active member in good standing of a bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 3. Candidates must have a minimum of four years (208 weeks) of legal experience working with and applying the laws, policies, and regulations related to the duties of the position. Education See Qualification section. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Most foreign education is not accredited by an accrediting body that is recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information This position is not in a bargaining unit. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, GAO considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15 which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s)). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more. TRAVEL & RELOCATION EXPENSES: Travel and relocation expenses related to this hiring process will not be paid. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov. 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posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary This position is located in the Government Accountability Office, Information Systems and Technology Services (ISTS). As a Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for performing the operational activities of the Security Operations Center (SOC), and developing methods, approaches, and procedures to enhance security measures. Responsibilities As a Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), PY-2210-2 your typical
Summary This position is located in the Government Accountability Office, Information Systems and Technology Services (ISTS). As a Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for performing the operational activities of the Security Operations Center (SOC), and developing methods, approaches, and procedures to enhance security measures. Responsibilities As a Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC), PY-2210-2 your typical work assignments may include the following: Participate in daily security activities to monitor, protect, detect, investigate, and remediate security threats and malicious activities across the spectrum of GAO IT Services. Participate in network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies and practices across all GAO IT environments (on-premise, Cloud -AWS, Azure, M365, and Google Perform operational and security activities in all GAO IT environments (on-premise, Cloud -AWS, Azure, M365, Google) in... support of protection, detection, containment and remediation to include monitoring, configuring, alert and incident response. Analyze and recommends solutions for complex information security problems. Draft security policies, security hardening guidelines for operating systems and applications, and endpoint devices based upon existing guidance from OMB, NIST, and other approved resources. Draft standard operating procedures, configures, updates, and maintains security technologies in support of existing "defense in depth" implementations of security technologies. Develops and reports on metrics associated with security threats, security tool performance, including security monitoring and security remediation. Provide Provide information and feedback on GAO efforts to comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance, and GAO's internal Performance and Accountability reporting requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation Completion of a probationary period is required. Completion of a financial disclosure statement may be required. This is not a bargaining unit position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. You must meet the qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Qualifications You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the band/grade PT-I/GS-11 level in the Federal service or comparable private/public sector that demonstrates your ability to: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. and Specialized Experience: The PT-2 position require one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band/grade PT-1/GS-11 level (or equivalent) in the Federal Service, or comparable private/public sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience must be IT related and is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. Specialized experience is defined as experience participating in the network and systems design to ensure implementation of appropriate systems security policies and practice across the IT environment to include on--premise and in a cloud environment using AWS, Azure, M365, or Google; and performing operational security activities to monitor, protect, detect, investigate and remediate security threats and malicious activities across the organization spectrum in a cloud environment using AWS, AZURE, M365, or Google; and investigating and remediating cybersecurity threats in a cloud environment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity
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posted_at: 14 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary The Managing Director for Infrastructure Operations leads and sets the vision for various GAO lines of business that provide facilities and property management, real estate leasing - both as a landlord and as a tenant, safety, security, emergency preparedness, environmental protection, mail and shared services, records and privacy information management, fleet services, and event planning... services to GAO. Responsibilities Operates through
Summary The Managing Director for Infrastructure Operations leads and sets the vision for various GAO lines of business that provide facilities and property management, real estate leasing - both as a landlord and as a tenant, safety, security, emergency preparedness, environmental protection, mail and shared services, records and privacy information management, fleet services, and event planning... services to GAO. Responsibilities Operates through subordinate Directors to implement, execute, evaluate, and coordinate agency-wide programs that provide facilities and property management, real estate leasing (both as a landlord and as a tenant), safety, security, emergency preparedness, environmental protection, mail and shared services, records and privacy information management, fleet services, and event planning services to GAO. Oversees the management of the IO project portfolio which includes approving or rejecting project and program ideas and determining resources allocations. Serves as the agency's Chief Privacy Officer to build a strategic and comprehensive privacy program that defines, develops, maintains and implements privacy policies and processes. Oversees service delivery leveraging multi-year, multi-million dollar contract vehicles for the agency's construction projects and a range of administrative services. Participates in deliberations and decisions concerning management and technical issues having team-wide, agency-wide, and government-wide implications. Serves as an advisor to GAO senior leadership on all matters within IO's purview. Provides advice to, and works with, the Executive Committee on a wide range of administrative and operational support policy issues and matters of broad scope and complexity. Represents GAO before Congress; representatives of other federal departments and agencies; state, local, and foreign governments; industry; and other segments of the private sector. Maintains close collaboration and operational alignment with Information Security and Insider Threat functions. Performs other duties as required. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a United States citizen. You must complete a background investigation. You must submit a financial disclosure report. You must be registered with the Selective Service, as applicable. You must serve a 1-year Senior Executive Service probationary period unless you've already completed one. You may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance depending on the engagements, projects, and initiatives you are assigned to. You may be eligible for a recruitment incentive. Qualifications You must meet the qualification requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If you are a federal employee, the level of experience we are looking for is typically gained in GS-14, GS-15, Senior Executive Service, Senior Level, or equivalent-level positions. Technical qualifications The technical qualifications describe the necessary professional and technical knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. The technical qualifications for this position are: Experience collaborating with and advising the senior leadership of an organization to establish vision, implement solutions and monitor performance of an organization's complex administrative operations. Experience managing and overseeing a portfolio of administrative programs to improve the portfolio's performance. Examples of administrative programs include facilities management (such as nationwide property management and construction), security, and records management. Experience managing people (both within your supervision and across other administrative programs) and overseeing the coordination of procurement activities critical to leading a portfolio of administrative programs. Examples of administrative programs include facilities management (such as property management and construction), security, and records management. Executive core qualifications (ECQs) The ECQs assess executive experience and potential. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of Senior Executive Service positions. The ECQs for this position are: Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Education You must meet the education requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. This position does not have education requirements. Additional Information Equal employment opportunity: The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Option for additional selections: Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Premium pay: you cannot earn overtime, compensatory time unless it is for religious observances available to all U.S. Government Accountability Office employees, or credit hours. Reasonable accommodation: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov. Veterans' preference: does not apply to the U.S. Government Accountability Office Senior Executive Service (SES) positions
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Summary Attorneys in Appropriations Law carry out GAO's statutory responsibility to provide legal decisions to Members and Committees of Congress and to agency officials. They also carry out statutory responsibilities related to the Congressional Review Act, the Davis Bacon Act, and the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. For this position, we are seeking a candidate who will primarily carry out another key role of the group: providing advice internally
Summary Attorneys in Appropriations Law carry out GAO's statutory responsibility to provide legal decisions to Members and Committees of Congress and to agency officials. They also carry out statutory responsibilities related to the Congressional Review Act, the Davis Bacon Act, and the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. For this position, we are seeking a candidate who will primarily carry out another key role of the group: providing advice internally on GAO's procurement and acquisition-related matters. Responsibilities As a Senior Staff Attorney/Senior Attorney (Appropriations Law Group), PA-0905-2/3 your typical work assignments will primarily include the following: Providing internal legal advice to GAO clients on a wide range of GAO procurement and acquisition-related matters. Providing internal legal advice and counsel to GAO clients on the use of GAO's appropriation. Additionally, you will carry out other duties related to the broad range of responsibilities handled by attorneys in... Appropriations Law, such as: Drafting legal decisions and reports on complex matters of appropriations law and providing briefings to congressional staff and agency officials on the conclusions. Drafting and revising portions of GAO's multivolume publication, Principles of Federal Appropriations Law, also known as the Red Book, and GAO's Glossary of Terms Used in the Federal Budget Process. Providing technical assistance to Congress and federal agencies on issues involving federal funds. Teaching multi-day appropriations law courses, as well as shorter seminars, for officials and staff throughout all three branches of the federal government and contributing to GAO's annual Appropriations Law Forum. Collaborating with other GAO attorneys to provide legal advice on federal budget and appropriations law issues that arise in the course of GAO performance and financial statement audits and preparing senior GAO officials to testify on appropriations law matters before Congress. Drafting decisions and reports as required by the Congressional Review Act, the Davis Bacon Act, and the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation Completion of a two-year probationary period unless you previously completed a trial period at GAO after October 1, 1980. Completion of a financial disclosure statement is required. Qualifications You must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the closing date of this job opportunity announcement 1. Must have a J.D. degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. 2. Must be an active member in good standing of a bar of a state, a territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. 3. Band II Senior Staff Attorney candidates must have a minimum of two years (104 weeks) of legal experience working with and applying the laws, policies, and regulations related to the duties of the position. 4. Band III Senior Attorney candidates must have a minimum of four years (208 weeks) of legal experience working with and applying the laws, policies, and regulations related to the duties of the position. Education See Qualification section. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for Federal employment. Most foreign education is not accredited by an accrediting body that is recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information This position is not in a bargaining unit. Salary Range: PA-2: $129,847 - $181,729 PA-3 - $161,824 - $183,500 Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement. VETERANS' PREFERENCE: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, GAO considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15 which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s)). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more. TRAVEL & RELOCATION EXPENSES: Travel and relocation expenses related to this hiring process will not be paid. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov. 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The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress for the benefit of the American people. GAO, commonly called the “Congressional Watchdog”, is at the epicenter of government decision-making. The agency investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars; and advises Congress and the heads of executive... agencies on ways to make government more efficient,
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The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress for the benefit of the American people. GAO, commonly called the “Congressional Watchdog”, is at the epicenter of government decision-making. The agency investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars; and advises Congress and the heads of executive... agencies on ways to make government more efficient, effective, ethical, equitable and responsive. GAO’s work leads to laws and acts that improve government operations, saving the government and taxpayers billions of dollars. For more information, please visit www.gao.gov.
Position Summary
The Chief Scientist is an advisor and chief consultant to the GAO and Congress and regularly interacts with other federal agencies and government programs on cutting-edge science and technology (S&T), highly specialized complex systems, engineering policies and best practices, and original research studies in the fields of engineering, computer, and the physical and biological sciences.
Responsibilities
• Serves as GAO's principal spokesperson on scientific, technology, and engineering issues to represent GAO in contacts with members and committees of Congress and their staffs; representatives of other federal departments and agencies; officials of foreign government; state and local authorities; and private industry.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains ongoing relationships with the science and technology community, including but not limited to academia, government, and private sector experts.
• Designs, supervises, and directs scientific studies in collaboration with GAO's subject matter teams to support Congressional and federal agency decision making on scientific issues.
• Provides policy and program direction for GAO's science priorities to facilitate the integration and coordination of research efforts across GAO, with other federal agencies, and with the external scientific community.
• Leads the development GAO's science strategy and policy to ensure that GAO's policy is aligned with science goals and objectives of Congress.
• Identifies and analyzes emerging science and technology issues to address and develop solutions to issues that may impact the federal government.
• Advises and may lead original research studies of emerging science and technology work to improve the performance of federal programs and public policy.
• Advises the Comptroller General, GAO senior executives, and mission teams on determining the appropriate methodological approaches, techniques, formulas, methods, and procedures to solve complex scientific issues GAO encounters.
• Participates in setting, revising, and introducing standards for GAO's scientific work to ensure the quality of GAO's audits and evaluations.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
Candidates must demonstrate, within your resume, evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is related to the skills and abilities outlined in the 5 ECQs and 3 Technical Qualifications (TQs) described below.
• Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
• Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
• Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Technical Qualifications (TQs)
• Experience designing, directing, and overseeing studies to evaluate novel or emerging science or technology issues.
• Experience serving as an organization's spokesperson to lead interactions and present complex policy issues and analyses on science or technology issues to non-technical audiences.
• Experience reviewing science or technology-related forecasts, analyses, modeling, or methodologies to recommend improvements.
Education:
You must have one of the following:
• A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics;
• Education equivalent to a major in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education;
• A degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or
• Courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Desired: Ph.D. highly preferred.
How to apply:
You must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of the announcement.
• Click this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/707290300.
• Click "Apply" to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to begin the application process.
• You will be redirected to the USA Staffing website to complete the application process.
• Click "Submit" to transmit your complete application package to GAO.
Within the USAJOBS announcement, please carefully review the “Required Documents” section and follow all instructions under "How to Apply" to ensure you submit a complete application. This includes a resume which shows evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is related to the 5 ECQs and 3 TQs, completion of the online assessment questionnaire.
Location: Washington, DC
Other: U.S. Citizenship required. Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Financial disclosure is required. Completion of a probationary period is required.
Compensation: Up to $212,100; position may be eligible for a recruitment incentive.
Deadline: To be considered, you must submit your application via USAJOBS by 11:59 PM (ET), March 23, 2023 Show more details...
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress for the benefit of the American people. GAO, commonly called the “Congressional Watchdog”, is at the epicenter of government decision-making. The agency investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars; and advises Congress and the heads of executive... agencies on ways to make government more efficient, effective, ethical, equitable and responsive. GAO’s work leads to laws and acts that improve government operations, saving the government and taxpayers billions of dollars. For more information, please visit www.gao.gov.
Position Summary
The Chief Scientist is an advisor and chief consultant to the GAO and Congress and regularly interacts with other federal agencies and government programs on cutting-edge science and technology (S&T), highly specialized complex systems, engineering policies and best practices, and original research studies in the fields of engineering, computer, and the physical and biological sciences.
Responsibilities
• Serves as GAO's principal spokesperson on scientific, technology, and engineering issues to represent GAO in contacts with members and committees of Congress and their staffs; representatives of other federal departments and agencies; officials of foreign government; state and local authorities; and private industry.
• Develops, cultivates, and maintains ongoing relationships with the science and technology community, including but not limited to academia, government, and private sector experts.
• Designs, supervises, and directs scientific studies in collaboration with GAO's subject matter teams to support Congressional and federal agency decision making on scientific issues.
• Provides policy and program direction for GAO's science priorities to facilitate the integration and coordination of research efforts across GAO, with other federal agencies, and with the external scientific community.
• Leads the development GAO's science strategy and policy to ensure that GAO's policy is aligned with science goals and objectives of Congress.
• Identifies and analyzes emerging science and technology issues to address and develop solutions to issues that may impact the federal government.
• Advises and may lead original research studies of emerging science and technology work to improve the performance of federal programs and public policy.
• Advises the Comptroller General, GAO senior executives, and mission teams on determining the appropriate methodological approaches, techniques, formulas, methods, and procedures to solve complex scientific issues GAO encounters.
• Participates in setting, revising, and introducing standards for GAO's scientific work to ensure the quality of GAO's audits and evaluations.
Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)
Candidates must demonstrate, within your resume, evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is related to the skills and abilities outlined in the 5 ECQs and 3 Technical Qualifications (TQs) described below.
• Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
• Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
• Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
• Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
• Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Technical Qualifications (TQs)
• Experience designing, directing, and overseeing studies to evaluate novel or emerging science or technology issues.
• Experience serving as an organization's spokesperson to lead interactions and present complex policy issues and analyses on science or technology issues to non-technical audiences.
• Experience reviewing science or technology-related forecasts, analyses, modeling, or methodologies to recommend improvements.
Education:
You must have one of the following:
• A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics;
• Education equivalent to a major in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education;
• A degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or
• Courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Desired: Ph.D. highly preferred.
How to apply:
You must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of the announcement.
• Click this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/707290300.
• Click "Apply" to create a USAJOBS account or log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to begin the application process.
• You will be redirected to the USA Staffing website to complete the application process.
• Click "Submit" to transmit your complete application package to GAO.
Within the USAJOBS announcement, please carefully review the “Required Documents” section and follow all instructions under "How to Apply" to ensure you submit a complete application. This includes a resume which shows evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is related to the 5 ECQs and 3 TQs, completion of the online assessment questionnaire.
Location: Washington, DC
Other: U.S. Citizenship required. Selected candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Financial disclosure is required. Completion of a probationary period is required.
Compensation: Up to $212,100; position may be eligible for a recruitment incentive.
Deadline: To be considered, you must submit your application via USAJOBS by 11:59 PM (ET), March 23, 2023 Show more details...
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