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Quality Assurance Manager (0511) Apply
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Duties
***Like all positions within the OIG, this is a hybrid-telework position, combining virtual work with in-person work. The in-person component involves attendance at the OIG office, located within the NRC Headquarters building (free garage parking), at least three days per week, that is, at least six days per two week pay period, subject to revision by the Inspector General. There is flexibility as to which in-person days are chosen. The person selected for this position will be required to relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area within 120 days after accepting the position if residing more than 50 miles from NRC headquarters.***
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Audits and Evaluations Division (AED), performs audits and evaluation work and reporting of NRC and Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) programs and operations. As the Quality Assurance Manager, you will carry out the day-to-day quality assurance functions to ensure audit and evaluation work and reporting adhere to appropriate professional standards. You will advise AED staff on results of quality assurance reviews and edits as appropriate. You will work with agency officials to coordinate resolution on OIG audit recommendations and appropriate closure of corrective actions. You will draft new and revise existing policies and procedures outlined in the Audit and Evaluations Manual to ensure operations comply with Yellow Book and Blue Book standards. You will collaborate with AED staff in the preparation of the annual plan, management and performance challenges, and Semiannual Report to Congress. You will ensure that the quality assurance system is suitably designed to provide reasonable assurance for compliance with Government auditing and peer review standards. Finally, during the course of each project, you will work in close coordination with the responsible AED team, other appropriate OIG staff, appropriate agency personnel, and other stakeholders.
- The Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) is responsible for assessing and understanding causes of audit quality events, testing the OIGs system of quality management, maintaining, and supporting audit quality tools, and assisting with managing responsive actions to enhance the system of quality management.
- In coordination with the Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Evaluations, the QAM performs various quality related events, gathers, and analyzes data to identify systemic trends and conditions, assists in planning audit quality improvements and assists in the development and implementation of annual audit plans and management challenges.
- Demonstrates thought leadership and an inquisitive mind to bring value-added insights to analyses and solutions related to audits and evaluations.
- Designs, documents, and enhances system of quality management policies and processes.
- Tests controls identified in the OIGs system of quality management, develops deficiency analysis, and prepares annual CPE certification reports.
- Assists with preparing various quality reporting to senior leadership and the NRC and DNFSB.
- Reviews existing and proposed legislation, regulations, and standard operating procedures in terms of their impact on economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, and their prevention of fraud and abuse.
- Manages the AED internal quality assurance and control program to ensure that the office is complying with GAAS.
- Participates in programs designed to maintain standards of quality, independence, and risk management in the Audits & Evaluations Division (AED).
- Evaluates and assists in the response to requests, inquiries, and complaints, which may be from Congress, OMB, other Federal agencies, OIG or NRC management and the general public.
- Maintain the AED Audit and Evaluation Manual to comply with current Yellow Book and Blue Book requirements and revisions as well as OIG policies, procedures and audit software product platforms.
- Other duties as required.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- The OGE450 Confidential Financial Disclosure is required for this position.
- Background investigation leading to a \"Q\" clearance is required.
- This position is covered and subject to prohibited securities rules.
- This is a Drug Testing position.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GG-12 grade level (or equivalent) in the Federal service performing audits.
Specialized experience is experience which demonstrates thorough knowledge of the Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) applicable to audit techniques and procedures and skill in training, conducting, and reporting on audits and evaluations that promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
The ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) to ensure that a system of quality control provides reasonable assurance that an organizations audit function complies with professional standards.
- Demonstrated ability to review, analyze, and edit audit/evaluation reports to ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with agency officials to coordinate resolution on audit recommendations and appropriate closure of corrective actions.
- Ability to write policies and procedures to ensure audit operations comply with professional standards.
- Superior written and verbal communications skills.
- Solid understanding and proficiency of accounting and auditing standards and reporting requirements
Education
Applicants that wish to apply for the Auditing occupational series 0511, must meet the following educational requirements to qualify:
- Applicants must have a degree in accounting, or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
- Certified Public Accountant certifications preferred, but not required.
- Five (5) or more years of work experience, required.
Education requirements:
- All education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred.
- Special instructions for candidates with foreign education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities.
- For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via Disability.Resource@nrc.gov. Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217.
Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an Office of Personnel and Management (OPM) special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/
Selectees will be required to complete a \"Declaration of Federal Employment\", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from federal service.
A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.
The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in an NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume and responses in the additional space provided are the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume and responses that directly relate to this position.
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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.
Review our 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
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
- PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL (Required for all current federal employees) Applicants must submit a complete performance appraisal that includes ratings, critical elements and management narratives. Ideally the appraisal should be dated within the last 15 months. Appraisals are required from all federal, and/or quasi-federal applicants. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason why your appraisal is not available and personnel point of contact so we can verify your appraisal status. NOTE: An SF-50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.
- NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION (SF-50) (Required for all current federal employees)- If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. The SF-50 must show your tenure, grade, step, position title, and series. While only the most current is required, you may upload multiple in order to show information that may be pertinent to your application.
- UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S) - All education submitted is subject to verification. If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in your application not being considered upon the closing date of the announcement.
- VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION - if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
- Use the \"USAJOBS\" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
- Use the \"Upload\" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and doc; or
- Use the \"Fax\" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
You may also send a copy of your supplemental material directly to OIG_HR.resource@nrc.gov.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, including responding to any vacancy questions, you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated and requests for extensions WILL NOT granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the OIG Human Resources Officer listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the OIG Human Resources Officer BEFORE the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for online submission.You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as \"significant experience\" or \"see resume\" do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the \"Apply On-line\" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
Agency contact information
Tiffany BarcliftPhone301-287-0696TDD301-415-2100EmailTiffany.Barclift@nrc.govWebsitehttps://nrcoig.oversight.gov/AddressNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Inspector General
Attn: OIG Human Resources
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United StatesNext steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement cl oses by logging onto USAJOBS and selecting \"Application Status.\"
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
- PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL (Required for all current federal employees) Applicants must submit a complete performance appraisal that includes ratings, critical elements and management narratives. Ideally the appraisal should be dated within the last 15 months. Appraisals are required from all federal, and/or quasi-federal applicants. If a PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL is not available, you must submit a separate statement with the reason why your appraisal is not available and personnel point of contact so we can verify your appraisal status. NOTE: An SF-50 IS NOT acceptable as a performance appraisal.
- NOTIFICATION OF PERSONNEL ACTION (SF-50) (Required for all current federal employees)- If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. The SF-50 must show your tenure, grade, step, position title, and series. While only the most current is required, you may upload multiple in order to show information that may be pertinent to your application.
- UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY TRANSCRIPT(S) - All education submitted is subject to verification. If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. Failure to provide this information will result in your application not being considered upon the closing date of the announcement.
- VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION - if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
- Use the \"USAJOBS\" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or
- Use the \"Upload\" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and doc; or
- Use the \"Fax\" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
You may also send a copy of your supplemental material directly to OIG_HR.resource@nrc.gov.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
- Individuals with disabilities
- Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
- Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
- The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Veterans
Clarification from the agency
Relocation expenses will not be paid in connection with this position. Applicant's that reside outside of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area may be required to relocate within 120 days upon entering the position.
