Summary This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, Mission Support Team (MST), Strategic Planning and Performance Directorate (SPP), Risk Management Division (RMD). The RMD promotes a performance- and risk-conscious environment that is consistent with the OIG's mission and vision; leads the DoD OIG in identifying, assessing, and managing organizational risks; and assesses the effectiveness of internal controls in preventing fraud, waste, and abuse. Responsibilities Advance and support the Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control program to ensure the organization achieves strategic objectives, meets federal and DoD requirements, and improves operational performance. Analyze and evaluate (on a qualitative and quantitative basis) the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives to provide advice and recommendations to leaders. Identify problems and risks, and apply varied fact-finding and decision-making techniques to analyze, compare, and select optimal courses of action that weigh competing objectives; develop and present detailed plans as solutions to decision makers. Build trust, collaborate, and share information across organizational boundaries to achieve shared understanding; anticipate and plan for friction points, delays, and stakeholders’ needs to ensure project and program objectives are met. Develop reports and deliver presentations to make recommendations that improve performance and persuade broad audiences with diverse backgrounds; influence Component staff to provide timely and complete work products and improve business processes. Design, propose, and conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection; cleanse and analyze data to investigate trends or anomalies, identify patterns, and draw useful conclusions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. For entry at the GS-13 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is defined for GS12 as: 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service performing the following: 1) formulating work products as part of a cross functional team at the organizational/agency-level to produce agency-level documents, presentations, and reports 2) effectively working in risk management and internal control to advance the effectiveness of an agency's business operations 3) collecting and analyzing data using quantitative and qualitative methods 4) collaborating across boundaries at the organizational/agency-level to build relationships, achieve common goals, provide well-written quality products, and resolve problems 5) identifying organizational change initiatives that improve business processes and assisting leadership to obtain approval for those initiatives Specialized Experience is defined for GS13 as: 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service performing the following: 1) leading cross functional teams at the organizational/agency-level to produce agency-level documents, presentations, and reports 2) leading aspects of risk management and internal control to advance the effectiveness of an agency's business operations 3) collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data using quantitative and qualitative methods and evaluative techniques to assess and improve organizational and program mission effectiveness and efficiency 4) collaborating across boundaries at the organizational/agency-level to build relationships, achieve common goals, provide quality products, and resolve problems 5) identifying and presenting organizational change initiatives that improve business programs or processes and managing up through leadership chain to gain approval of those initiatives You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. 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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are a Military Spouse Preference applicant, you must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants, must be selected and placed at the full performance level if determined well qualified. You must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. Additional Information If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. PCS costs (moving expenses) WILL NOT be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized by the hiring official. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. For more information on veterans' preference click here. Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For more ICTAP Guidance, click here. NOTE: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Resume: DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. 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