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Summary Responsible for managing and directing all in-house and contract reviews that evaluate, streamline, and improve the practices of the U.S. House of Representatives (House). All work is performed in compliance with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Policies and Procedures Manual and appropriate professional standards. All duties are performed in the highest ethical manner, while exhibiting the OIG Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation. Responsibilities Independently plan, direct and control all aspects of management advisories designed to evaluate the effectiveness of business processes, system development, and project management practices. This includes identifying and recommending business process improvements using management principles and process improvement methodologies using a risk-based approach. Identify potential process improvement methodologies and tools to increase the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of advisories. Lead, manage, and perform advisories, including developing plans, identifying data sources, coordinating access to data, performing highly complex analysis of documents/data, and identifying issues and assessing the risk and significance to House systems and operations. Assess the risk and significance to House systems/operations of issues identified from advisories. Lead and conduct meetings, briefings, entrance conferences, and exit conferences. Oversee and produce work products to include work papers, briefings, reports, Management Advisory Services (MAS) Division standard operating procedures, testimony, evaluations, and other OIG administrative documents. Communicate issues to OIG senior management and the appropriate level of stakeholders throughout the engagement, along with the need for corrective actions. Address and resolve conflicts with the appropriate level of management. Develop the MAS Division's risk-based annual work plan. Stay apprised of current techniques, issues, and trends in items relevant to the work plan and general technologies. Is a subject matter expert for the MAS Division in multiple technologies and advisory areas. Contribute to improving the MAS Division and OIG office through efforts such as: identifying and implementing new and improved processes, techniques, and tools; proposing and approving process changes needed to implement improvements, and facilitating the sharing of knowledge and providing assistance. Manage contractor budget and performance, when applicable. Other Duties: Propose personal training and development plans. Lead and manage special projects and other tasks as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Work Environment and Location. The work is usually performed in an office environment. The work is primarily sedentary but there may be some walking in, to, and/or from House Office Buildings or facilities of the Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C. The Official Work Site for the OIG is the Capitol Complex, specifically the Ford House Office Building. Telework/telecommuting may be available for staff, depending on the position and at the sole discretion of the IG, but only to the extent that the work is done within the Greater Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. NOTE: To be employed by a House office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must: 1) Be a U.S. citizen; 2) Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B); 3) Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. §1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or 4) Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law). This is a Legislative Branch appointment. Current U.S. Federal employees selected for hire from another Federal branch of government (Executive, Judicial) must resign from Federal service in their current branch to be appointed to a position in the Legislative branch. Qualifications Leadership and Management: Ensure Assistant Directors and division staff are informed of the scope and status of all current projects. Manage MAS Division staff and financial resources across assignments to meet the OIG's and MAS Division's objectives. Provide clear guidance and direction to staff throughout the engagement. Manage MAS Division staff performance, and in collaboration with Assistant Director(s), recognize and reward staff contributions, address performance issues, and complete staff evaluations. Manage MAS Division staff development, and in collaboration with Assistant Director(s), create a division-wide plan for training, development, and advancement; ensure individual training and development plans are in place for all MAS Division staff. Identify qualified successors and guide the recruitment of new staff. Experience: Extensive experience and knowledge of management consulting, internal controls, management techniques, business process improvement methodologies, and supporting system development life cycle activities. Additional experience in: Planning, directing, and controlling all aspects of an advisory; Identifying advisory issues and assessing risk and significance; Managing staff and financial resources; and Applying performance management and staff development concepts. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge of government auditing standards; Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management concepts; Knowledge of performance management and staff development concepts; Work management; Ability to work non-standard hours, as needed; switch job priorities; Guide others in overcoming obstacles and appropriate responses to changing work situations or priorities; Communicate complex ideas/facts clearly in a well-organized manner and actively listen; Provide vision and direction for project objectives; Ability to display understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact in various interactions; establish and maintain positive working relationships, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and implement conflict management; Lead and facilitate collaboration, and build team cohesiveness; Apply skills, methods, and tools; gather and analyze data; Execute processes/procedures required by the OIG Policies and Procedures Manuals, and identify and implement process change; Manage staff performance and development; Motivate staff towards achieving a common goal; and Inspire team through a shared vision, and create an environment where staff feel valued and fulfilled. Education An undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours of accounting (may include up to 6 semester hours in business law) is required. Must have either (i) an applicable graduate degree and one professional certification or (ii) two professional certifications. Qualifying certifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, and CGFM. Additional Information This organization uses the House Pay Schedule which differs from OPM's. 1. General Benefits - U.S. House of Representatives staff are eligible to participate in the various employee benefits plans (e.g., TSP, FEHB, FEGLI, etc.) to which other federal employees are entitled. See OPM link in BENEFITS section. 2. Leave Accumulation - Prior federal service and work experience in a related field are considered when calculating an employee's rate of leave accumulation. The IG has the discretion to grant credit to new employees, for leave accrual purposes, for prior related non-federal work experience. All employees accumulate 12 days of sick leave per year regardless of length of prior federal or non-federal service. Annual Leave is calculated as follows: Less than 3 years of service/experience = 12 days annual leave per year. Between 3 years and 6 years of service/experience = 18 days annual leave per year. 6 or more years of service/experience = 24 days annual leave per year. 3. Federal Retirement - The U.S. House of Representatives has five federal retirement plans, Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and CRSRS-Offset, Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS), FERS-Revised Annuity Employees, or FERS-Further Revised Annuity Employees. 4. Student Loan Repayment Program - Employees may be eligible for reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year (with a maximum of $80,000 in total) for federally backed student loans. 5. Gym Membership to the House Staff Fitness Center. 6. On-site Day Care facility. 7. Flexible work schedule.8. Eligibility for either free, on-site parking or an amount up to the DOT monthly limit for mass transit benefits. The Office of Inspector General is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, or national origin. Transportation and all related travel expenses associated with the interview and hiring process must be paid by the applicant. Reimbursement is not allowable for moving and related relocation expenses. Employment with Officers and the Inspector General of the House of Representatives is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is "At-Will."