The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress Members of Congress employees visitors and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime disruption and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe secure and open environment.
This position is located within the Office of InspectorGeneral (OIG). The OIG has statutory oversight responsibility covering theUnited States Capitol Police (USCP). This oversight responsibility includesconducting and reporting on audits inspections evaluations investigations andspecial inquiries of all USCP organizational entities. These auditsinspections and evaluations encompassthe following: (a) the operating administration and financial activities ofUSCP Bureaus and Offices; and are directed to determine compliance withapplicable laws economy and efficiency and/or achievement of program results;and (b) selected claims costs cost proposals and cost and pricing dataarising from loans or other agreements entered into by USCP.
With a professional comprehensive knowledge of the theories principles andpractices of inspections and evaluations and knowledge of organizationalpractices and functions the incumbent of this position independently plans andconducts inspections and evaluations or participates as a team member of inspectionsand evaluations led by higher-graded staff. The inspections and evaluations conductedmay involve financial records and systems or consist of activities to reviewand evaluate the performance of an entitys assigned functions or activitiesinvolved in the detection of fraud waste and abuse. The incumbent of thisposition may also assist with OIG audits.
The individualselected for this position will:
Plan organize coordinate conduct and prepare reports on inspections evaluations analyses and reviews.
Conduct and lead inspections and evaluations of USCP to assess efficiency and effectiveness of operations and compliance with laws regulations policies and procedures.
As a team or independently clearly define project goals objectives scope and methodology to assess USCP programs and activities.
Research applicable laws directives regulations manuals and prior studies and reports to learn new and complex material quickly and understand issues. Provide and document comprehensive background information including pertinent legislation regulations and other information and materials relevant to the inspection or evaluation.
Gather and analyze information and data using a range of qualitative and quantitative techniques and methods. Perform data and trend analyses of USCP programs to identify operational problems and make recommendations.
Coordinate with team members to conduct onsite visits with minimal supervision. Monitor activities provide assistance and ensure objectives of the inspection or evaluation are being satisfactorily fulfilled within the desirable timeframe. Recommend alternate courses of action and changes in schedule when targets cannot be met or objectives need to be modified.
Ensure that inspection and evaluation findings are supportable and meet standards and that conclusions and recommendations are sound and reasonable.
Prepare review and edit draft reports. Submit comprehensive objective reports of the inspection or evaluation that effectively communicate results and make recommendations to improve agency operations as appropriate.
Brief and present written reports to high level government officials in a clear concise timely and objective manner.
You must be a U.S. completion of a background investigation is complete a one-year probationary position is ELIGIBLE for telework as determined by the OIG policy. Must have Direct Deposit. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. *THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION*
In order to qualify you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for this position (see education);
and
At the CP-09 level you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-08/GS-10 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled:
Specialized experience is defined as (1) developing project plans executing plans gathering and analyzing data documenting results and developing recommendations based on findings to increase efficiency and effectiveness; (2) leading projects to ensure activities completed on schedule and in compliance with federal inspection and evaluation quality standards; (3) utilizing advanced written and oral communication techniques to effectively present findings and recommendations negotiate solutions and to independently develop communicate and analyze requests for information/data calls; and (4) managing interagency relationships with senior personnel.
*Salary will be commensurate withqualifications and experience*
Highly Desired Skills
Experience conducting or overseeing inspections orevaluations.
Possess a relevant professional certification to include CertifiedInspector General Inspector/Evaluator (CIGE) Certified Information SystemsSecurity Professional (CISSP) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or CertifiedGovernment Financial Manager (CGFM).
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university is required with a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 criminal history information will only be collected following qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts liens repossessions or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. Fingerprint Check -- Applicants fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. However deliberate misstatements omissions or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidates disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.