Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services

US Office of Inspector General; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Health and Human Services, located in Washington, D.C., seeks a Senior Executive Service leader to oversee audit operations and drive strategic reform in national programs.

The position emphasizes ECQs and TQs, with a two-page executive resume, and requires experience guiding large-scale oversight, organizational change, crisis leadership, and advancing integrity in federal programs.

Qualifications

• Executive resume must demonstrate ECQs and TQs with concrete examples.
• Experience conducting nationwide audits and overseeing large programs.
• Two-page resume requirement with clear evidence of leadership and program impact.

Skills

Strategic oversight

Executive leadership

Data analytics

Education

SES eligibility/ECQ experience

Job description

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.

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 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 the individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Additional information on the ECqs and fundamental competencies is available at www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES).

Your 2-page executive resume should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed (e.g. budget, type and number of staff supervised) and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED for additional information.