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Summary The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. We do this through audits and investigations. OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations. Responsibilities As a Management & Program Analyst (Data Analyst), you will be responsible but not limited to the following major duties and responsibilities: Conducting advanced statistical analysis: defend, explain, and perform a variety of statistical and financial analysis techniques, as well as critical reviews of financial management plans of both corporate and government agencies. Prepare and present technical information as educational material for non-technically trained audiences. Creating and querying different datastores and architectures (such as SQL, Oracle, and open-source databases) to work with various types of data as part of the data science project. Entering, modifying, and retrieving information from large-scale accounting and/or financial systems such as Oracle, providing technical expertise to the team in the areas of contract payments, vendor payments, federal payments, and grant payments. Prepares interim and comprehensive final data analytic reports for prosecutors, investigators, auditors and/or management officials in accordance with DOT-OIG policies and procedures. Collects, analyzes, cross-references, and assembles electronic data, statistics, records, and files from diverse sources (including government and corporate databases), for the purpose of identifying anomalies, false positives, interrelationships, trends, and/or patterns. Testifies in court. Provide expertise on leading-edge methods of integrating advanced programming and visualization tools to better understand significant patterns in a wide variety of data, including financial data. Experience creating and querying different datastores and architectures (such as SQL, Oracle, and open-source databases) to work with various types of data as part of the data science project. The incumbent is an expert in the modification and application of financial analysis techniques and methods for the acquisition and analysis of data. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U. S. Citizen A pre-employment drug test is required Successful completion of a background security investigation Successful completion of an extensive Pre-Employment Reference Checks PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING: Tentatively selected candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled "Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace", which includes testing for marijuana. Marijuana is legal in some states, however it’s still illegal at the federal level. Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing. (continued under 'Other Information') Qualifications 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-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Specialized Experience: GS-12: To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience entering, modifying, and retrieving information from large-scale accounting and/or financial systems such as Oracle, providing technical expertise to the team in the areas of contract payments, vendor payments, federal payments, and grant payments; Experience conducting accounting and financial system analysis, applying financial management methods, practices, and principles in planning and implementing process improvements relative to large-scale accounting and financial systems; Experience conducting data analysis and retrieval using a variety of research techniques in support of ongoing investigations, audits, and financial analyses; conducts data retrieval and analysis to identify trends & resolve business problems. GS-13: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience entering, modifying, and retrieving information from large-scale accounting and/or financial systems such as Oracle, providing technical expertise to the team in the areas of contract payments, vendor payments, federal payments, and grant payments; Experience conducting data retrieval on large volumes of data to analyze and solve a variety of business problems using analytic tools and techniques such as data visualization, modeling, systems, financial and comparative analysis; Experience performing financial analysis work requiring a comprehensive knowledge of the financial management structure, operations, and practices; analyzing issues and evidence in a case to determine data needed; and performing factual research on complex cases. Education Additional Information APPLICANTS MUST MEET QUALIFICATIONS AND TIME-IN- GRADE REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. Conditions of Employment Continued: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATION. This position is open in multiple duty station location(s). Only ONE selection will be made for either duty station location. OIG carries out its mission by issuing audit reports, evaluations, management advisories, and other products with findings and recommendations to improve program delivery and performance. Candidates will be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306). Individuals selected for this position will be required to certify that their application materials are accurate when they enter on duty. Any male applicant who was born after December 31, 1959, and who is subsequently selected for this position must certify that he is registered for the military selective service by the date he is to enter on duty. False certification may result in termination after appointment. It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or to find an individual unqualified, unsuitable, or unfit for employment based upon financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience should be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. Preference Eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial three-year term may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). THIS AGENCY PROVIDES REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES. IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY PART OF THE APPLICATION AND HIRING PROCESS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE AGENCY. THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Relocation expenses will not be paid. No permanent change of station (PCS) expenses will be paid.