Supervisory Program Analyst

Being a Supervisory Program Analyst makes you a valuable member of the DHS OIG Office of Inspector General. This position serves as a Supervisory Program Analyst (Inspections) over an inspection evaluation and/or special review team consisting of program analysts responsible for planning and conducting inspections evaluations or special reviews of DHS programs functions and operations. Typical assignments include:

• Develop or modify objective work plan guideline scope method staff requirements and time schedule to meet project needs.
• Oversee report preparation and ensure effectiveness of presentation adequacy of supporting data and conformance with policies and standards.
• Develop annual and long-range project plan provide technical advice and guidance to subordinate staff for project activities and coordination function and maintain close liaison with Department program and management officials in the areas of assigned responsibility.
• Review proposal and analytical questions work papers and reports to ensure (a) adherence to the work plan and prescribed policies and standards and (b) the quality and effectiveness (especially in the areas of content clarity and conciseness) of individual work products. Direct revision or other corrective actions to draft reports and testimony where deemed necessary.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must be able to obtain TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.
• You will be required to undergo periodic drug testing.
• A Financial disclosure is required for GS-14 GS-15 and Acquisition positions.
• Selective Service registration required.
• Completion of one-year Supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory

To qualify at the GS-14 grade level applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service which has provided the knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the GS-14.

Specialized experience at this level may include:
1. Directing the work of a team to successfully complete projects or studies comparable to evaluating business or government programs and operations to determine their levels of effectiveness efficiency economy quality or productivity. Recommending areas/issues for improvement obtaining data or evidence and suggesting further review efforts.
2. Drafting factual reports for publication while reviewing editing and incorporating team submissions work papers and related evidence from various sources.
3. Working with laws and regulations requiring a high degree of interpretation and conducting inspections of highly sensitive controversial problems. Developing new approaches and solutions where no precedent exists or where guidance is unclear absent or contradictory.

If you are selected for an interview a writing exercise may be administered as part of the interview process.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement 08/27/2026.

Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement 08/27/2026.