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Summary Located in the Architect of the Capitol, Office of Inspector General (OIG) and part of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC). The OIG provides wide-ranging support on all phases of Inspector General (IG) oversight to combat fraud, waste and abuse and encourage efficiency and economy. The primary purpose of this position is to perform evaluations, in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations (I&E). Responsibilities Incumbent may be subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency and may require irregular working hours. The individual selected for this position will: Inspections and Evaluations: Leads in developing, planning, leading, executing and coordinating inspections, evaluations and program reviews at government and contractor facilities to validate deliverables. Leads the review and development of findings and recommendations to management, which may include rationale for cancellation or significant changes in the scope of projects. Reviews designated materials which may include existing data and information on the program evaluation topic including Government Accountability Office reports; OIG Audits; investigations; other studies conducted within or outside the Agency; and pending or recently enacted regulations or legislation. Plans, coordinates and schedules conferences for briefings and training of all evaluation participants with minimal supervision. Provides and documents comprehensive background briefing including the pertinent legislation, regulations and other information and materials relevant to the evaluation. Coordinates with team members to conduct onsite visits with minimal supervision. Monitors activities, provides assistance and ensures objectives of the evaluation are being satisfactorily fulfilled within the desirable timeframe. Recommends alternate courses of action and changes in schedule when targets cannot be met or objectives need to be modified. Assist supervisor in maintaining the AOC IG quality program which provides proofing, inspecting and evaluating reports, evidence, criteria, government, contractor and in-house programs and activities against policies and procedures. Briefs and presents written reports to high level government officials in a clear, concise, timely and objective manner. Quality Assurance Activities and Quality Reviews: Leads the review of OIG work products and provides the OIG staff technical quality advice for all programs to include quality assurance issues on staff’s assigned projects. Leads in ensuring that quality controls methods, principles and practices are in place for the OIG. Leads quality reviews under the direction of their supervisor, of OIG work products as assigned and provides constructive feedback to facilitate improvement in internal OIG operations. Works closely with the OIG Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Investigations to resolve quality deficiencies and collaborates on internal process improvements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. You must be able to pass a drug test. You must meet the definition of specialized experience. “To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.” Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for the GS-14 grade level must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes having experience in all of the following: (1) Planning, organizing and implementing research, inspections, evaluations and program reviews. (2) Developing new processes and procedures to enhance OIG operations. (3) Reviewing government and contractor functions to verify written statement of work and or contract(s) or other governing directives. (4) Analyzing, interpreted, and integrated information/data gathered into a variety of formats such as graphs, tables, databases, and spreadsheets. (5) Preparing Briefings and presents written reports to high level officials on OIG data. Education A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional Information Welcome Veterans. The Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) gives veterans' preference rights in the legislative branch to certain veterans as applied by the Congressional Accountability Act. Veterans' preference is applied on this vacancy announcement. If you are a veteran and have been separated under honorable conditions, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility; SF-15, if applicable; and Department of Veterans Affairs documentation of disability, if applicable. For more information, please visit http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.asp#6. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. DRUG TESTING: The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is a Drug Free Workplace. As part of the AOC’s suitability assessment, a candidate tentatively selected for a position who is not currently an AOC employee is required to submit to screening for illegal drug use. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of employment with the Agency. A candidate must test negative prior to being eligible for appointment into a position. We will schedule, provide and cover the cost for the drug test. The selectee(s) under the vacancy announcement for this position is subject to a criminal record check by the U.S. Capitol Police and satisfactory adjudication to be eligible for employment at the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol is an E-VERIFY Participant. E-VERIFY is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment authorization in the United States. If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the DHS Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" electronic system. For more information on E-Verify, please visit http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc\_1185221678150.shtm The Architect of the Capitol is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information and/or disability. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Moving expenses are not authorized. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Probationary Period - A newly appointed selectee is subject to the completion of a one-year trial/probationary period, regardless of whether or not a trial/probationary period has been completed previously with the Architect of the Capitol or another Federal agency. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in any of the jurisdictions of the Architect of the Capitol. All application materials become the property of the Architect of the Capitol.