Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will determine the best analytical and evaluative methods when investigating complex, non-routine cases with significant data gaps or conflicting information and at times dealing with highly complex and sensitive issues. You will have expert knowledge of investigative and interview techniques sufficient to serve as a senior level investigator, write reports and make recommendations to the CIG on Fraud, Waste, Mismanagement, and Hotline Investigations. You will have expert knowledge of written communication methods sufficient to document findings, efficiently summarize oral interviews and prepare executive summaries and formal reports for investigations that are technically sufficient. You will have comprehensive knowledge and skill needed to apply accounting and auditing principles, theories, techniques to plan and conduct audits You will have a working knowledge of computer operations and application of various software packages (e.g., database management, spread sheets, work processing, graphics, and statistics). You will have knowledge of organizational structures, mission, programs, organizational relationship, and management policies. You will have skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external sources. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 pay band (GS-11 equivalent grade level) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Mastery of investigative techniques, the theories, dynamics and factors underlying investigation and compliance areas, and skill in interviewing, following leads, researching, interpreting, and applying federal laws and regulations, reconstructing events and preparing reports in order to execute investigations involving payroll fraud, travel fraud, material substitution, personnel management, waste, or mismanagement of resources (e.g., funds, material, and personnel), procurement, contracting issues, and standards of conduct violations, provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to CNRMC management and other internal or external contacts regarding the execution, analysis, and reporting of investigations as well as special inquiries regarding program and procedural compliance; and enable authoritative and independent handling of designative hotline intake and investigative functions. Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in U.S. laws, regulations, acts, executive orders and agreements which govern the investigative and compliance work for which this position is responsible in order to conduct investigations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement and related improprieties in response to complaints made to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), Navy IG, or NAVSEA Hotlines or to members of Congress; and to conduct special inquiries into programs and procedures to identify and report operating contradictions which have actual or potential adverse effects upon the objectives and reputation of CNRMC, NAVSEA or the Navy as a whole; reflect inadequate standards or employee behavior, integrity, and/or competency; indicate lack of compliance with policies and regulations, and/or involve abuses of administrative authority. The incumbent must determine the best analytical and evaluative methods when investigating complex, non-routine cases with significant data gaps or conflicting information and at times dealing with highly complex and sensitive issues. Expert knowledge of investigative and interview techniques sufficient to serve as senior level investigator, write reports and make recommendations to the CIG on Fraud, Waste, Mismanagement, and Hotline investigations. The incumbent must have completed IG Investigator School, or equivalent, and be certified in the conduct of IG investigations (or complete certification within two years). Expert skill and ability to articulate and present findings and recommendations to audiences including outside agencies and private sector representatives with divergent and conflicting views on issues involved; conduct investigations and reviews and conduct meetings and briefings with senior management officials to effectively communicate, negotiate, justify, and defend issues. In a clear, concise manner, both in writing and orally, in the form of briefings, providing command hierarchy with a useful tool for defining and managing programs and/or addressing issues. Expert knowledge of written communication methods sufficient to document findings, efficiently summarize oral interviews and prepare executive summaries and formal reports for investigations and inquiries that are technically sufficient, comply with established policies, and ensure total quality and readability. Comprehensive knowledge and skill needed to apply accounting and auditing principles, theories, techniques to plan and conduct audits. Working knowledge of computer operations and application of various software packages (e.g., database management, spread sheets, word processing, graphics, and statistics). Knowledge of organizational structures, mission, programs, organizational relationships and management policies. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external sources. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/general-inspection-investigation-enforcement-and-compliance-series-1801/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. This announcement uses the AcqDemo Business and Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-3 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13.
