Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services

Summary

This is a career Senior Executive Service position in Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audit Services (OAS) located in the Washington, D.C. Headquarters Office.

Duties

The Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services, as member of the OIG Senior Executive team, provides executive direction to the largest civilian audit agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government and oversees close to 500 auditors, analysts, and other professional and technical staff. The Office of Audit Services (OAS) examines the performance of HHS programs and/or HHS grantees and contractors in implementing their responsibilities and provides independent audits of HHS programs and operations. These audits help reduce waste, abuse, and mismanagement and promote economy and efficiency throughout HHS. OAS conducts audits using its own resources and oversees audit work done by others. OIG audits internal HHS groups/offices, and external entities such as state and local governments and individuals and facilities in private industry associated with HHS programs (for example, physician offices, hospitals, etc.). Work is conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; applicable Office of Management and Budget circulars; and other legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements. Major Duties As the senior Office of Audit Services executive, you will oversee and lead a complex audit program responsible for independent audits of HHS programs and/or HHS grantees and contractors. These audits examine the performance of HHS programs and/or grantees in carrying out their responsibilities and provide independent assessments of HHS programs and operations, including but not limited to: Medicare Audits Medicaid Audits Administration for Children and Families Audits National Institutes of Health Audits Food and Drug Administration Audits Center for Disease Control Audits Indian Health Service Audits Financial Statements Cybersecurity and Health Information Technology Audits Forensic Auditing In carrying out these responsibilities, you will provide executive leadership, strategic vision and direction to the staff of the Office of Audit Services, which consists of five Assistant Inspectors General for Audit (SES positions) and their staff, who carry out activities in their assigned portfolio. As principal auditor, you will: Plan, direct and control audits of HHS programs; report to the Inspector General on the effectiveness of these audits; and expedite regular and special reports to the IG, Secretary and the Congress of an evaluative nature, together with any necessary program proposals needing higher level approval for audit program improvements. Represent the OIG on audit issues before Congressional committees, members of Congress and their staffs, media and at the request of the IG, present testimony on audit issues. Develop adequate statements of audit goals with the necessary resource requirements as guides for the Inspector General and the Secretary for budgetary hearings and Congressional committees. In addition, serve as an expert witness on program objectives, accomplishments and requirements at budget hearings before Congressional committees. Contribute to the OIG strategic plan by providing the Office of Audit Services with the required vision and leadership necessary to continue to improve OIG processes, policies and procedures to achieve more effectiveness and efficiency. Exercise total responsibility for: (i) planning, coordination, and control of all HHS audits; (ii) overseeing the establishment of appropriate standards, criteria, and plans for the scope and frequency of audits; and (iii) analyzing and recommending options for future OAS policy, regulatory, and legislative initiatives. Serve as the official, technical and programmatic OIG liaison with all agencies, public and private, having a coordinative relationship with HHS audit activity such as Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office (GAO), state and local governments and various national professional groups. Work under the policy guides established by the Congress, the Secretary and the Inspector General but technical guidance is residual only within applicable statutes, the courts and the GAO. Additionally, represent the Inspector General and Principal Deputy Inspector General directly in fostering optimum public relationships with all concerned in OIG audits.

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must show in your resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. To meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs). Technical Qualifications (TQs) -- Mandatory; Your resume (not to exceed 2 pages) should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following TQs. (Do not submit a separate narrative addressing the TQs): TQ 1: Strategic Audit Oversight and Methodological Innovation - Demonstrated executive experience in executing a nationwide oversight strategy for a large audit organization. This includes using innovative auditing methodologies and advanced data analytics to assess highly complex federal programs, identify systemic risks, and drive policy reforms to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. TQ 2: Organizational Change Leadership and Executive Advisement - Demonstrated executive experience leading large-scale organizational transformation, optimizing resources, and managing human capital within an oversight body. This is coupled with the proven ability to serve as an independent authority advising cabinet-level executives and Congressional committees on enterprise-level deficiencies and strategic corrections. TQ 3: Crisis Leadership and Rapid Response - Demonstrated executive experience providing agile leadership during high-stakes, rapidly evolving oversight scenarios like national emergencies or major legislative implementations. This includes the ability to rapidly deploy resources, assess emergency funding, and deliver real-time, independent risk assessments to key stakeholders. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Mandatory; In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated