ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR MANAGEMENT (AIG FOR M)

ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL FOR MANAGEMENT (AIG FOR M)

Department: Department of State

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: The incumbent serves as the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Management in the Office of the Executive Director (EX) under the Deputy Inspector General (DIG). EX is responsible for the policies, planning, and management regarding a full range of administrative and related services in support of the mission and functions of the OIG. The incumbent of this position leads, manages, and supervises the activities and staff of EX in carrying out the functional responsibilities of the Office.

Major Duties:

• The Assistant Inspector General for Management (AIG-M), who also carries the title of Executive Director (EX Director), is responsible for the executive leadership and direction of programs relating to budget, procurement, contracting, support services, facilities and property management, travel management, security, human capital management, equal employment opportunity/diversity and inclusion, training, the OIG Management Information System (MIS), information technology management, and information security. The AIG-M/EX Director advises the Inspector General (IG), the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and the senior OIG executive team on management and fiscal policy and provides critical mission-support and administrative services to the OIG's workforce of domestic and overseas operations. OIG has a staff which includes direct hires, a small contingent of Foreign Service Officers (FSOs), and contract employees domestic and overseas locations in Germany, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The OIG is responsible for the oversight of more than 260 embassies, diplomatic posts, and international broadcasting installations worldwide. As a member of the IG's decision and policymaking staff, the AIG-M/EX Director shares responsibility for the accomplishment of the OIG mission and has the following direct and primary responsibilities and duties. Strengthen Agency information technology and standards Provides leadership, direction, and budgetary control in the application of information technology (IT) to OIG requirements. Provides technical advice, guidance, and assistance as appropriate to support Investigative, Audit and other OIG operations. Recruit, retain, and develop a highly talented, motivated, and diverse workforce Directs the development and administration of a comprehensive human resources management program for the OIG. This includes development, implementation, and evaluation of internal personnel policies in areas of employee relations, position/organization management, executive resources, performance/recognition management, and personnel management evaluation programs. Arranges for and monitors provision of personnel employment and position classification and certain employee benefit services to ensure that these authorities are executed accurately and adequately to manage and execute OIG operations, powers, and duties. Manage OIG's budget, financials, and travel Directs and approves development, revision, and implementation of immediate and long-range goals, objectives, plans, and schedules related to matters falling within the EX portfolio to address substantial changes in funding, legislation, deadlines, priorities, or organizational goals. Oversee administrative services Plans, develops, and directs a centralized administrative support program for OIG. Provides full range of administrative services, including records management, space, property management programs and the procurement and contracting program for domestic and overseas operations. Assure effective operational controls and compliance Directs the planning, development, and implementation of an OIG quality assurance program to develop improved methods for accomplishing future objectives. Quality Assurance Reviews include formal assessments of the internal controls over the administrative and financial processes managed by EX; ad hoc reviews and special projects for OIG offices and OIG-wide activities, such as time and attendance reviews, coordinating the annual Statement of Assurance submission, developing and referencing the data tables for Semiannual Reports to Congress, producing quarterly performance metrics, monthly open and closed recommendations for the Department and USAGM, as well as the OIG public website, monthly recommendation aging reports to assist OIG Compliance staff with compliance analysis, and responding to ad-hoc data calls. Advises the IG when redirection appears necessary. Perform Agency leadership responsibilities Directs Office of the EX Director (EX) staff through subordinate managers and supervisors. Exercises delegated authority to direct the full range of EX programs and to ensure that all operations and activities are carried out in full accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and OIG policies.

Qualifications: 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME BASED. It is important that your resume be complete and thorough, following the requirements outlined below. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be no more than 2-pages using no less than 10-point font with no less than 1-inch margins all around to describe your qualifications. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy technical qualifications. TQ1 - Demonstrated visionary leadership overseeing a staff in providing highly complex and technical operational and administrative services in support of organizational programs within the functional areas to comply with legislative requirements and Federal policies related to budget and financial management, administrative operations, information technology, human resources management, and operational control and compliance. TQ2 - Senior-level experience fostering an organizational corporate culture that (a) embraces customer service and overarching competency; (b) empowers personnel to their full potential; and (c) successfully manages the impact of organizational and external changes to achieve strategic goals. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect the demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at Executive Core Qualifications Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES).

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 4 hours to complete the USA Hire Executive Assessment; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-12