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Position Title
GAO Analyst (Assistant Director)
Agency
Government Accountability Office
Announcement Number
IG-25-ST-12568799 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, October 24, 2024 to Thursday, November 7, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
  • have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
  • are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
 
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3. 1. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces? 

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2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100 percent at the time of retirement or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

-OR-

3. Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
To verify your eligibility for option 1 submit documentation that reflects that you are an authorized dependent/spouse of the service member such as PCS Orders, Military Personnel Office Verification or other document that substantiates your eligibility. 
To verify your eligibility for options 2 and 3 identified above, you must submit the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
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4. Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility?


Current Federal employee with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower band/grade level of the position being announced. 

Current GAO employees, if you are a current employee to meet competitive service, you would need to have completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and were appointment on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service).

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of  Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status. 

Your SF-50(s) must show  your Tenure, Block 24; AND, your Position Occupied, Block 34.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application.

PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from excepted service federal agencies that does not have the Interchange agreement with GAO. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.

 
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5. Are you an employee of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)?

You may need to submit documents to prove this claim. Please review the Required Documents section of the job announcement to find the documents you need to submit.
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6. Are you a Former Peace Corps and AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteers and has served (1) one year of Peace Corp or AmeriCorps Vista Volunteer Service?

Your non-competitive eligibility lasts for one year after completing your Peace Corps or AmeriCorps Volunteer service.  However, At GAO's discretion, if you meet the below criteria, an extension may be granted to the one year completion period.

(1) enter military service;
(2) study at an accredited college or university; or
(3) engage in another activity, which in GAO's view, warrants an extension.

Your non-competitive eligibility does not entitle you to a job within the federal government. You must still apply and meet qualification standards and additional requirements, such as a background investigation.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Volunteer Service.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application.
 
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7. Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities?

Current Federal employee with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher band/grade level higher promotion potential of the position being announced. 

Current GAO employees, if you are a current employee to meet competitive service, you would need to have completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and were appointment on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service).

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) form reflecting your competitive status. 

Your SF-50(s) must show  your Tenure, Block 24; AND, your Position Occupied, Block 34.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application.

PLEASE NOTE: The GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. GAO does not accept transfers from excepted service federal agencies that does not have the Interchange agreement with GAO. Applicants who do not have status in the competitive service will not be considered for this eligibility.
 
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8.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring- paths/individuals-with-disabilities/

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation that certifies that you are eligible for consideration under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u), Schedule A hiring authority, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist.

 
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9. Do you meet the following Reinstatement eligibility?

A former permanent federal civilian employee with competitive status who has acquired career-conditional tenure and within 3 years of the date of separation; or

A military preference eligible who served under career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service or excepted or excepted-conditional appointment in the expected service for any period of time; or

A former permanent federal civilian employee with competitive service career tenure; or

A former GAO employee with expected tenure or former GAO employee who has acquired competitive status.  To acquire competitive status you would need to have (1) completed one year of continuous service at GAO under a non-Temporary appointment and (2) been appointed on or after October 1, 1980 (service prior to this date was in the competitive service). and

At the same band level as this position or higher.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your permanent, competitive status.  Your SF-50(s) must show (Tenure, Block 24); AND, Position Occupied (block 34).

 If you are a preference eligible: To verify your eligibility, you must submit copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service, and if applicable, the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application


 
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10.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:

• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.

All required documentation must be submitted with your application
 
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Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower band level leading performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards for the Government Accountability Office, an Office of Inspector General, or another federal audit organization? (limit characters)
2. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, provide the information below for each work experience that supports your response.
    • Job title
    • Start and end dates
    • Name, title, and telephone number of an individual(s) who can verify your information. This person should preferably be someone that was your supervisor.
      • Example: Intern, 01/01/2010 - 12/31/2019, Derrick Smith, Supervisor, 123-456-7890
  • If you answered "No," enter "N/A."

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3. What activities have you performed as your organization's representative? (Select all that apply)
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4. What part(s) of the planning process have you performed for audits, evaluations, or other work? (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
5. What written communications have you produced without major technical revision(s)? (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
6. What interpersonal communication experiences have you routinely and successfully executed? (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
7. What activities have you performed on a recurring basis to communicate with program staff/auditee, regulators, law enforcement agencies, and/or oversight bodies? (Select all that apply) (limit characters)
8. Please describe in detail a significant performance audit experience in the last five years, including steps you took in planning, conducting, reporting the results, as well as the impact of the audit. Please reference the position title and timeframe (month/year) from your resume in the response.
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9. Please describe in detail the extent to which you have communicated technical or complex subjects to stakeholders and/or high-level executives, as well as any impact. Please reference the position title and timeframe (month/year) from your resume in the response. (limit 4,000 characters)
10. Please describe in detail your experience writing reports based on your audits, evaluations, inspections, or other work. Detail the impact of your contribution to the report. Please reference the position title and timeframe (month/year) from your resume in the response. (limit 4,000 characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
11. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information in and attached to this application is true, correct, complete, and made in good faith. I understand that false or fraudulent information on or attached to this application may be grounds for not hiring me or firing me after I begin work and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. I understand that any information I give may be investigated. (limit characters)