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The OIG, named the best place to work in DOJ, offers telework and excellent work-life flexibilities and encourages Schedule A and diverse applicants. The OIG's Audit Division is seeking highly motivated professionals with experience overseeing financial statements audits to ensure DOJ's systems of accounting, financial management, and internal controls detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse of DOJ resources.
10/22/2021 to 10/27/2021
$48,445 - $62,981 per year
GS 7
Few vacancies in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Position may require a minimal level of travel.
No
Internships
Multiple Schedules
Excepted
7
No
Yes
DE-11272285-22-CC
618415900
U.S. citizens who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment on at least a half-time basis in accredited educational institutions.
This excepted service position is being filled under the provisions of the Pathways Internship Program which is designed to provide students enrolled in educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities. The program allows students to be exposed to the work of the Government through Federal internships while pursuing their degree. The internship also provides Federal managers a ready source of student employees and potential permanent employees upon completion of the program requirements.
This announcement is for a Non-NTE appointment, and upon successful completion of the internship program, you may be eligible for non-competitive conversion to a full-time permanent position.
This position is not a permanent telework position. Students will be expected to be in the office (located in Chicago, IL) in accordance with OIG guidance and mission requirements.
If selected for this Student Trainee (Policy Analyst) position with the Audit Division, you will gain access to invaluable work experience as part of a well-respected team that is responsible for conducting high-quality, independent, and objective audits of Department of Justice (DOJ) programs and operations that foster sound management practices, accountability, integrity, economy, and efficiency; and that help detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct throughout the DOJ. As a Student Trainee, you will actively participate in and assist teams in conducting audits, evaluations, and special reviews that address DOJ high-priority and sensitive subject areas. This position will also provide administrative support to the division. Formal and/or on-the-job training will be provided as needed. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Assist audit teams that review DOJ programs and functional areas to assess compliance with applicable government standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Assist in conducting interviews, briefings, and presentations, and contribute to the writing of reports to be issued publicly.
Assist in identifying and recommending solutions to findings for improved procedures and internal controls to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in operations and functions of mission critical programs.
Provide support and assist in studies of management techniques, processes, and styles and assist in assessing matters such as overall effectiveness and efficiency.
Assist in producing and/or presenting information and findings in a variety of formats, i.e., comprehensive reports, testimony, press releases, and other media.
Participate in analyzing program performance data to identify trends. Provide interpretations, both in writing and orally, of programmatic milestones, accomplishments, and utilization of resources required for effective management, operations, and decision making.
Research, document, and analyze information from files, the internet, general reference sources, and other diverse data sources.
Provide support and assist with cost effectiveness studies by collecting data and making computations. Meet with team members, line and program managers, supervisors, and customers to provide information on financial trends and resource changes that reduce life-cycle costs and optimize return on operating or administrative program assets.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses
You must provide an UNOFFICIAL copy of your transcript and/or course listing with your application to verify enrollment as well as to meet GPA requirements. Failure to provide a copy of your transcript and/or course listing will completely nullify your application.
You will be required to provide a copy of your transcript verifying enrollment and GPA requirements each semester/quarter.
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. For foreign education, see: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. To preview the questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11272285.
If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three grouping categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Within each of these groupings, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. All CPS/CP preference eligibles that meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements will be included in the "Best Qualified" grouping.
Definition of Category Groupings:
Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level of all evaluation criteria.
Highly Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a proficiency in some of evaluation criteria.
Qualified: Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications with general knowledge, skills and abilities.
If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume. Although veterans preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated", veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest qualified category as defined by category rating procedures.
To be eligible for conversion to the competitive service after completion of the program, an intern must:
The following documents are required:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/27/2021 to receive consideration.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/618415900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.