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Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Government Accountability Office, Strategic Planning and External Liaison (SPEL) Office. As the Director Compliance, Standards and Risk (Director Compliance Standards and Risk) you will be responsible to lead and direct SPEL's programs around standardization of operations; development and enforcement of complex business functions and programs.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
12/04/2024 to 12/18/2024
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Salary
$145,924 - $191,900 per year
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Pay scale & grade
MS 2
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Not required
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Financial disclosure
<a href="https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/fair-and-transparent/financial-disclosure" target="_blank">No</a>
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
SPEL-25-IMP-12626953
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Control number
822259600
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Duties
As the Director Compliance, Standards and Risk, MS-0301-2, your typical work assignments may include the following:
- Develop, oversee and direct all aspects of Strategic Planning and External Liaison (SPEL) compliance, standards, and risk management program.
- Oversee and direct compliance, standardization, budgeting, planning, monitoring, financial controls and risk management in accounts receivable and SPEL budget lines, including those covering complex international programs, external entities, and international organizations.
- Oversee and direct the work of SPEL's communications, protocol, sensitive document, administrative, travel and security operations (and supervises staff managing those programs) to assure standardization and compliance with applicable laws, policies and regulation.
- Direct staff in risk management of complex and high-risk operations associated with external communications, sensitive documents, protocol operations and representation for senior executives and Executive Committee Members, and security.
- Oversee and direct the work of external auditors and tax preparers providing audit and tax services for the International Journal of Government Auditing.
- Direct and oversee standardization of SPEL's budgeting and contracting, which includes working with the Office of the Comptroller General on budget formulation and managing accounts payable.
- Provide oversight of complex contracting programs with internal and external entities, monitor transactions, and develop and maintain financial controls.
- Serve as contracting officer's representative (COR) for SPEL contracts. Monitors that contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract in accordance with the contract terms, conditions, and specifications.
- Monitor contract performance for risk and compliance issues. Review and evaluate any aspect of the contract and its performance, including problem areas, proposals, and technical issues.
- Conduct market research and develop requirements for major information technology procurements.
- Direct the work of professional translators for all agency foreign language translations, including audit engagements approved for translation by the Chief Operating Officer.
- Oversee and direct the work of translators providing foreign language support and translation services for the International Journal of Government Auditing.
- Represent the SPEL Managing Director in high-level meetings on compliance and risk management with other senior executives involving GAO-wide initiatives, SPEL programs, SPEL leadership meetings, and other sensitive meetings.
- Supervisory responsibilities include assigning work, establishing performance criteria and standards, evaluating performance, providing technical and administrative advice and assistance as needed, resolving work problems presented, resolving complaints and grievances, providing staff development and initiating improvement plans, and taking disciplinary actions when appropriate.
- Responsible for directing improvements in operating procedures and processes.
- Identifies areas of inefficiency and responds with recommendations to the Managing Director on improvements.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must meet all qualification requirements before the announcement closes.
Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-COR Level 1 ) training must be completed within 6 months of hire.
Qualifications
You may qualify at the BAND MS-II level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements:
Minimum Qualification Requirement: Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to GS-14, MS-1, PT-III, PE-IIB in the federal service, or comparable private/public sector. Specialized experience defines as experience leading efforts in the standardization of operations and enforcement of compliance policies related to budget, financial management, human capital and internal controls; provide recommendations to higher level agency personnel regarding compliance and risk management in operations and effectively representing an organization in communicating with senior government, non-profit and private sector officials.
Minimum Qualification Requirement: Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to GS-14, MS-1, PT-III, PE-IIB in the federal service, or comparable private/public sector. Specialized experience defines as experience leading efforts in the standardization of operations and enforcement of compliance policies related to budget, financial management, human capital and internal controls; provide recommendations to higher level agency personnel regarding compliance and risk management in operations and effectively representing an organization in communicating with senior government, non-profit and private sector officials.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
This is not a bargaining unit position.
If selected you MAY be required to serve a supervisory probation.
Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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.
If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further rated based on your responses to the vacancy questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy questions are supported in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume", your rating may be affected or you may be determined ineligible.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Administration andManagement, Compliance, Financial Management, Partnering, and Risk Management
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
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You must provide a complete application package which includes:
- Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.
- Current GAO employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted), as well as the highest grade/band held. The SF-50 must show that you are currently a GAO employee.
How to Apply
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 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Yvette Jackson at JacksonY@gao.gov or 4046791913 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.
Agency contact information
Yvette Jackson
- JacksonY@gao.gov
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Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
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Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
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Required Documents
You must provide a complete application package which includes:
- Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.
- Current GAO employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent) showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted), as well as the highest grade/band held. The SF-50 must show that you are currently a GAO employee.
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How to Apply
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 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact Yvette Jackson at JacksonY@gao.gov or 4046791913 by 4 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement.
For technical issue with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS help page.
Agency contact information
Yvette Jackson
- JacksonY@gao.gov
- Address
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Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US
Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
Fair & Transparent
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Agency contact information
Yvette Jackson
- JacksonY@gao.gov
- Address
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Government Accountability Office
Human Capital Office
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20548
US