Supervisory Investigative Analyst

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations. Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length. Duty location will be at a current OIG Regional or Field Office upon selection. The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location.

Duties

Duties included at the GS-14 but are not limited to: Serves as principal assistant to the Director, exercising delegated supervisory and program authority over the FIRST Unit's investigative and analytical operations and acting on the Director's behalf in their absence. Directs the day to day work of assigned analysts providing supervision, guidance, and mentorship; setting priorities; managing competing deliverables; applying project-management principles to track progress and ensure timely, high-quality products. Serves as a focal point and principal OI advisor on current, state of the art analytical techniques, tools, and reporting systems and, as a key specialist, participates with considerable weight in policy determinations affecting the Unit's advanced analytical and investigative methods; continually works to develop the Unit's analytic capability, driving innovative approaches and expert advice across its mission areas. Reviews, analyzes, and prioritizes incoming analytical and investigative support requests, and initiates discussion with Special Agents, ASACs, and SACs to clarify or resolve inconsistencies and ensure requests align with FIRST capabilities and OI priorities. Sets and communicates performance standards, evaluates employee performance through progress reviews and annual appraisals, provides ongoing feedback and development, and addresses performance and conduct issues consistent with OI policy. Provides program and policy direction for the Unit's investigative and analytical work, initiating changes to policies and procedures, and safeguarding the quality and integrity of investigative and analytical products. Leads the Unit's training and professional development program, identifying training needs; planning, directing, and conducting internal and external training and outreach; coordinating joint training programs; recommending employees for training, conferences, and seminars; and supporting the continuing professional development of analysts nationwide. Prepares reports and other documents relating to special studies and projects and makes oral presentations on analytic findings to the Assistant Inspector General and other high-level Department officials. Conducts a wide range of special studies, research and analysis relative to issues of special concern to OI and the Unit and prepares and presents briefings on these subjects. Serves as a liaison and representative for OI, communicating orally and in writing with officials inside and outside the Department and representing OI at workshops, meetings, and conferences. Maintains and applies highly developed functional and technical expertise across the Unit's core capability areas - including Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), financial analysis platforms, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) - and cultivates the necessary working relationships with law enforcement and intelligence partners. Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs. Specialized Experience: Applicants MUST meet the below requirements for the GS-14 grade level. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service, which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Planning, coordinating, implementing program evaluation; (2) providing advice on investigative activities and reporting systems; and (3) analyzing data and providing response to data requests. 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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume. Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience. Your resume will be evaluated by a subject matter expert to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position and will serve as a basis for an initial rating. Attention to Detail Compliance Leadership Oral Communication Teaching Others Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score. Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13055024 Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP/RPL will be applied for similar across HHS. HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats. Other Information

Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses will not be authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience will not be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual. Security and Background Requirements: A Top-Secret background security investigation may be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. Testing Designated Position: This is a Testing Designated Position. Incumbent must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. The incumbent will also be subject to unannounced random drug testing for the duration of their time in this position Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition. EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov). Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at [email protected].