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Position Title
Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Information Technology Audits
Agency
Office of the Inspector General
Announcement Number
OG-18-10316720-SES Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, October 15, 2018 to Thursday, November 15, 2018
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Assessment 1
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1. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs), and other qualifications, as applicable, to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as: Directing the work of an organizational unit; Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects; Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and Supervising the work of employees; and exercising important policy-making, policy determining, or other executive functions. Do you meet the minimum qualification requirements? (limit characters)
All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualification. You must address each of the four (4) Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) separately. You must limit your narratives to two (2) pages per technical qualification. When uploading your MTQs, choose the supporting Document Type called MTQ. (limit characters)
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2. Do you possess each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) as listed in the Job announcement? If you do, did you upload your MTQ written statement (narrative) that does not exceed eight (8) pages?
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge and application of operational and Information Technology auditing techniques and practices using professional auditing standards such as the Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards.
  • Demonstrated experience working directly in the IT field, or in the accountability community, assessing the state of a nationally dispersed IT environment, including broad exposure to systems development, operations/maintenance, IT security, and data analytic programs and activities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Inspector General programs, operations, systems, legislative history, mission, and systems to sufficiently plan and conduct audits.
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Unless you are currently under a career SES appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM, you must submit written statements (narrative format) describing accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as 'ineligible.' You must limit your narrative to two (2) pages per ECQ, ten (10) pages total. When uploading your ECQs, choose the Supporting Document Type called ECQ. (limit characters)
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3. Leading Change--This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. This ECQ requires the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Do you meet this core qualification? (limit characters)
4. Leading People--This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. This ECQ requires the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Do you meet this core qualification? (limit characters)
5. Results Driven--This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. This ECQ requires the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Do you meet this core qualification? (limit characters)
6. Business Acumen--This core qualification requires the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Do you meet this core qualification? (limit characters)
7. Building Coalitions--This core qualification requires the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and Local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Do you meet this core qualification? (limit characters)
8. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.

If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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