Inspections Investigations and Intelligence Oversight Specialist

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

As a Inspections Investigations and Intelligence Oversight Specialist at the GS-1801-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Incumbent is responsible for conducting long-range planning and analysis, on-site inspections of systemic, focused, and directed topics, recommendation follow-up, personnel assistance, and miscellaneous staff actions which support all the DTRA mission areas. Plans and manages the Agency Inspection and Staff Assistance Visit (SAV) Programs. Develops and implements significant new program strategies; analyzes key policy questions in the inspection arena and makes significant decisions affecting the management process. Drafts policy for the conduct of inspections and audits within the Agency. Leads and conducts program audits of DTRA programs, functions, and operations. Conducts studies to achieve the most effective and economical organizational structure to perform assigned mission; and ensures that adequate internal control systems are developed and remain operative to effectively measure and report on organizational risk so that government resources are efficiently managed. Competencies: 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Information Gathering: Collect and process information concerning actual or potential situations and conditions to assist in investigative, compliance, enforcement, and inspection activities. Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the13 grade level in the Federal service: Conducting investigations, inspections, or assessments with the ability to exercise tact, initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment in collecting and analyzing facts, evidence, and other pertinent data to provide conclusions in a formal report Conducting intelligence inspections and investigations, providing direction to agency intelligence program managers with respect to compliance and oversight during execution of intelligence mission areas Reviewing and analyzing inspection, investigation, and inquiry reports to ensure technical accuracy and sufficiency, compliance with established policies, total quality, readability, and develop new approaches based on identified weaknesses Conducting preliminary analysis of matters presented to the IG for resolution to include: analyzing the veracity of the concern, researching applicable standards, articulating results either verbally or in writing, developing program goals and requirements, and balancing workload of multiple cases Researching, interpreting, analyzing, collecting, and abstracting information to determine an appropriate courses of action, offering management various recommendations or options for consideration. 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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.