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Summary
This position is located in the Department of Defense, Office of Inspector General, Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations. The student program analyst conducts assessments and evaluations of DoD programs, functions, and missions to facilitate changes by promoting efficiency under the supervision of a full performance level team member or leader.
As a STUDENT TRAINEE (PROGRAM ANALYST) you will be responsible for the following duties:
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
07/07/2021 to 07/12/2021
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more -
Salary
$35,470 - $78,167 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 4 - 9
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Location
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel 25% for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Multiple Schedules
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
9
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
IG21-11148893-EVAL-PWIntern
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Control number
606671000
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Clarification from the agency
Students - Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level.
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Duties
- Performs evaluation duties and developmental assignments in homeland defense, joint operations, environment, intelligence, space, nuclear, occupational health, special studies.
- Researches applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and reports needed for evaluations.
- Assists in the gathering and analysis of data, developing findings and recommendations, preparing reports, briefings or other evaluation products.
- Prepares or assembles supporting documentation; analyzes data to ensure that evidence adequately supports findings; assist in follow up of previous evaluation products.
- Attends meetings as directed or required.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitability for Federal employment , determined by background investigation. This position requires a security clearance at the Secret level.
- If you have not previously successfully completed a probationary period with the Federal Government in a similar position (i.e., Supervisory), you will be required to serve a two year probationary period.
- Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with Department of Defense (DoD) OIG.
- Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
- You must be enrolled at least halftime at a qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
- You must furnish course registration information at the start of each school term and provide verification of academic status (transcript) at the end of each academic term.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 - must be maintained throughout the entire internship appointment.
- Interns may work full-time during the summer and flexible part-time work schedule during the school year (based on agency needs) while continuing their education.
- Selectees will be required to sign a Pathways Internship Program Participant Agreement.
- This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Qualifications
You may qualify for the GS-04 grade level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:
A. One year of general experience equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service performing progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
B. Completed 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim. All education must be accredited by accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
You may qualify at the GS-05 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:
A. Participation in a 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; OR
B. At least 3 years of progressively responsible general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least th GS-04 level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to (1) analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; (2) plan and organize work; and (3) communicate effectively orally and in writing; OR
C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.
You may qualify for the GS-07 grade level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service utilizing knowledge of basic research, audit or evaluation techniques and principles; performing basic research to extract information for evaluation; analyzing data and written material to gather relevant information for evaluations; assembling information and preparing reports with supporting documentation to draft evaluation reports; presenting information clearly, concisely and logically both orally and in writing to prepare and present findings; and working with staff to participate in team evaluations.
B. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education in a related field to the position being filled. (One full year of graduate education is the number of hours the school determines to equal one year. If this information is unavailable, 18 semester hours will be used as the standard.) (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)
C. Successfully completed all of the requirements for a bachelors' degree in a related program from an accredited college or university and claim eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement based on one of the following: a grade point average of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, class standing in the upper third of my graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education and any other applicable documentation to verify your claim. All education must be accredited by accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education).
You may qualify for the GS-09 grade level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing basic research, audit and evaluation techniques and principles; selecting and researching laws, regulations, policies, and audit reports or comparable documents to extract information for evaluations; analyzing data and written material to gather relevant information for evaluations; assembling information and preparing reports with supporting documentation to draft evaluation reports; presenting ideas, facts, conclusions and recommendations clearly, concisely, and logically both orally and in writing to prepare and present findings; and work with staff to participate in team evaluations.
B. Completed of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim. All education must be accredited by accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
C. Combination of experience and education as are described in A and B above; however, percentage of the education and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)
A. One year of general experience equivalent to the GS-03 grade level in the Federal service performing progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
B. Completed 2 academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim. All education must be accredited by accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
You may qualify at the GS-05 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:
A. Participation in a 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university; OR
B. At least 3 years of progressively responsible general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least th GS-04 level in Federal service, that demonstrates the ability to (1) analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; (2) plan and organize work; and (3) communicate effectively orally and in writing; OR
C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.
You may qualify for the GS-07 grade level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service utilizing knowledge of basic research, audit or evaluation techniques and principles; performing basic research to extract information for evaluation; analyzing data and written material to gather relevant information for evaluations; assembling information and preparing reports with supporting documentation to draft evaluation reports; presenting information clearly, concisely and logically both orally and in writing to prepare and present findings; and working with staff to participate in team evaluations.
B. Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education in a related field to the position being filled. (One full year of graduate education is the number of hours the school determines to equal one year. If this information is unavailable, 18 semester hours will be used as the standard.) (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)
C. Successfully completed all of the requirements for a bachelors' degree in a related program from an accredited college or university and claim eligibility for Superior Academic Achievement based on one of the following: a grade point average of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, class standing in the upper third of my graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education and any other applicable documentation to verify your claim. All education must be accredited by accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education).
You may qualify for the GS-09 grade level, if you fulfill one of the following qualifications requirements:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing basic research, audit and evaluation techniques and principles; selecting and researching laws, regulations, policies, and audit reports or comparable documents to extract information for evaluations; analyzing data and written material to gather relevant information for evaluations; assembling information and preparing reports with supporting documentation to draft evaluation reports; presenting ideas, facts, conclusions and recommendations clearly, concisely, and logically both orally and in writing to prepare and present findings; and work with staff to participate in team evaluations.
B. Completed of 2 academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in a related field. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim. All education must be accredited by accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.)
C. Combination of experience and education as are described in A and B above; however, percentage of the education and experience which when combined totals 100% of the necessary education and experience to qualify for this position. (You MUST submit transcripts or proof of education to verify your claim.)
Education
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
The Pathways Internship Program provides students enrolled in educational institutions with paid opportunities to work in federal agencies, gain valuable on-the-job experience, and explore careers while still in school. The program provides meaningful developmental work with the objective of preparing the student for placement into the agency's permanent workforce
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/#url=Overview
If you are rated amongst the best qualified group of candidates, your personal, educational, and work experience, will be evaluated against your responses to the questionnaire. You will be assessed to the extent to which you possess the competencies listed in the "Qualifications" section above and ultimately placed into one of three quality category levels: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, and Qualified. Applicants will receive further consideration in accordance with category rating procedures.
Best-Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly-Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement (5 United States Code 3326.)
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Oral Communication
- Reasoning
- Research
- Self Management
- Writing
- Written Communication
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume showing relevant experience and education (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary, graduation date, to include both month and year;
- Unofficial transcript. You must submit a letter from the registrar confirming your continued enrollment and/or a list of currently registered classes printed from your universities online system to prove current enrollment. Applicants who fail to provide transcripts and degree completion dates in their resume will be marked as insufficient and will not receive consideration for this position. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to your entrance on duty;
- Completed assessment questionnaire;
- If you are a current or former federal employee - a Copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which documents current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you must provide an SF-50 that provides proof that you've held a permanent position with career or career-conditional status, unless your Excepted Service appointment qualifies you for appointment through an interchange agreement or miscellaneous authority. If currently occupying an excepted service VRA, provide an SF-50 documenting your current Veterans Recruitment Appointment. NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position and will not be accepted. **Current DoD OIG serviced employees ONLY: you do NOT need to submit a copy of your SF-50(s).
- If you are a current federal employee - A copy of your Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicablereceived within the last 18 months and signed and dated by your supervisor; If you are a current Federal government employee, you must submit your performance appraisal as indicated or document why it is unavailable. **Current DoD OIG serviced employees ONLY: you do NOT need to submit a copy of your Performance Appraisal.
- To claim veterans' preference, submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA certification letter in addition to a DD-214 (If selected, a completed and signed SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). (IF APPLICABLE)
- Pathway Agreement: Incumbents must complete a Pathway Participants Agreement upon appointment.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. All documentation must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
IRIS RIVERA
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DODIG - EVALUATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill similar positions in other organizations with in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. All documentation must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Resume showing relevant experience and education (cover letter optional). Resume should include the following: where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, salary, graduation date, to include both month and year;
- Unofficial transcript. You must submit a letter from the registrar confirming your continued enrollment and/or a list of currently registered classes printed from your universities online system to prove current enrollment. Applicants who fail to provide transcripts and degree completion dates in their resume will be marked as insufficient and will not receive consideration for this position. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to your entrance on duty;
- Completed assessment questionnaire;
- If you are a current or former federal employee - a Copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action which documents current Competitive (#1 on block 34 of SF-50) position occupied. If the position currently occupied is Excepted Service (#2 on block 34 of SF-50), you must provide an SF-50 that provides proof that you've held a permanent position with career or career-conditional status, unless your Excepted Service appointment qualifies you for appointment through an interchange agreement or miscellaneous authority. If currently occupying an excepted service VRA, provide an SF-50 documenting your current Veterans Recruitment Appointment. NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position and will not be accepted. **Current DoD OIG serviced employees ONLY: you do NOT need to submit a copy of your SF-50(s).
- If you are a current federal employee - A copy of your Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicablereceived within the last 18 months and signed and dated by your supervisor; If you are a current Federal government employee, you must submit your performance appraisal as indicated or document why it is unavailable. **Current DoD OIG serviced employees ONLY: you do NOT need to submit a copy of your Performance Appraisal.
- To claim veterans' preference, submit a DD-214 indicating the most recent dates of service, character of service and type of discharge. To claim 10% or more disability, submit a VA certification letter in addition to a DD-214 (If selected, a completed and signed SF-15 will be required prior to your entrance on duty). Future military retirees can submit a "Statement of Service" only if retirement DD 214 or proof of transitional leave is not yet available. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). (IF APPLICABLE)
- Pathway Agreement: Incumbents must complete a Pathway Participants Agreement upon appointment.
Submission of a resume alone is NOT a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional form/s and/or supplemental materials. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment. All documentation must be received by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
IRIS RIVERA
- Address
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DODIG - EVALUATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill similar positions in other organizations with in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Office of Inspector General
Engaged Oversight Professionals Dedicated to Improving the Department of Defense
If you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest. The OIG offers the full range of Federal benefits (see link below) and a flexible work schedule, depending on position requirements.
This position is located in the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoDIG), Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations (DIG-AIEVAL).
Agency contact information
IRIS RIVERA
- Address
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DODIG - EVALUATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US