Supervisory Management

Summary The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations. Responsibilities This Supervisory Management & Program Analyst position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Investigations (INV), Investigative Support Unit (ISU). You will be responsible for providing investigative support involving criminal, civil, or serious administrative misconduct involving DHS programs and operations; overseeing, directing, planning, and managing key support functions to include Hotline intake, addressing data calls and Congressional inquiries, and managing and formulating internal guidance, policies and procedures. Typical assignments include: Providing oversight of intake operations ensuring allegations are routed to the appropriate office, component, or agency. Performing first and second line supervisory functions over subordinate unit supervisors, such as assigning work, planning, and scheduling ongoing production-oriented work, planning, and establishing the work schedules, deadlines, and standards. Assessing policy and program needs across INV and overseeing development and implementation of new and innovative policies, procedures, standards, coordinating and collaborating with other OIG program offices to develop and implement policies and guidelines, analyzing proposed legislation and regulations. Tracking and communicating all proposed legislation and regulations relating to DHS programs and operations that involve INV equities and making recommendations, providing input in response to requests for comments. Representing the Agency at meetings and conferences with key officials in OIG, DHS, other federal, and state agencies, and private organizations; keeping management informed on the full range of OIG activities making recommendations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. If you are a current federal employee, you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To make an accurate determination, you will need to include on your resume your federal position title, pay plan, occupational series, grade level, agency, dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT), and total hours worked per week. 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). You qualify for the GS-15 grade level (starting salary $163,964) if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level performing duties such as: Overseeing the overall planning, direction, coordination and timely execution of the day-to-day operations and activities. Leading, managing and supervising the day-to-day activities through subordinate staff of professional and support personnel. Overseeing new and innovative policies, procedures, standards, guides, and conducts studies to enhance the investigative support program from both an operational and administrative perspective. Providing advice and recommendations to executive leadership on the management, administrative, and planning the effectiveness and efficiency of major operational and administrative programs. Developing strategies to analyze law-enforcement data from multiple sources and prepare special reports to Congress and General Accountability Office 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. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 07/01/2024 of this announcement. Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date 07/01/2024 of this announcement. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 level. Additional Information DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Top Secret, Special Sensitive (TS/SS) as a condition of placement into this position. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Additional identical positions may be filled from this announcement at a later date.