Deputy Inspector General

Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Executive Service leader to guide strategic oversight of DOJ programs, ensuring integrity, legality, and efficiency.

The incumbent will oversee audits, investigations, inspections and evaluations, advise senior officials, and drive performance with accountability and results. Candidates should demonstrate ECQs including Commitment to the Rule of Law, Driving Efficiency, Merit and Competence, Leading

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in IG oversight, audits, investigations, and compliance.
• Strategic executive management of a federal oversight organization.

Skills

IG Oversight

Executive Management

Job description

This position is located in the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, in Washington, DC. The mission of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is to detect and deter fraud, waste, abuse and misconduct in the Department of Justice (DOJ). In addition, the OIG assists DOJ managers in promoting integrity, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of DOJ programs and operations.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs)

MTQ 1: Inspector General Oversight and Accountability

Demonstrated expert knowledge of the principles, authorities, standards, and practices governing Offices of Inspectors General, including oversight of audits, investigations, inspections, evaluations, and legal programs. Demonstrated ability to apply this expertise to direct complex oversight activities, ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards, and promote accountability, integrity, and effectiveness across a large federal organization.

MTQ 2: Strategic Executive Management of a Federal Oversight Organization

Demonstrated expertise in the executive management of a complex federal oversight organization, including resource management, organizational operations, and advising senior government officials on legal, operational, legislative, and policy matters. Demonstrated ability to align organizational priorities with mission objectives while ensuring effective stewardship of resources and successful execution of agency programs.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications 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 MTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: Applicants who are a current member of the SES, have SES reinstatement eligibility, or have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must attach proof of eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES (e.g. SF-50, QRB Certificate, etc.) as part of their application.

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.