Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services

Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a career Senior Executive Service (SES) position in Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audit Services (OAS) located in the Washington, D.C. Headquarters Office. This position is also announced under vacancy HHS-OIG-ES-0501-26-12907399.

Major Duties:

• The Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services, as member of the OIG Senior Executive team, provides executive direction to the largest civilian audit agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government and oversees close to 500 auditors, analysts, and other professional and technical staff. The Office of Audit Services (OAS) examines the performance of HHS programs and/or HHS grantees and contractors in implementing their responsibilities and provides independent audits of HHS programs and operations. These audits help reduce waste, abuse, and mismanagement and promote economy and efficiency throughout HHS. OAS conducts audits using its own resources and oversees audit work done by others. OIG audits internal HHS groups/offices, and external entities such as state and local governments and individuals and facilities in private industry associated with HHS programs (for example, physician offices, hospitals, etc.). Work is conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; applicable Office of Management and Budget circulars; and other legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements. MAJOR DUTIES As the senior Office of Audit Services executive, you will oversee and lead a complex audit program responsible for independent audits of HHS programs and/or HHS grantees and contractors. These audits examine the performance of HHS programs and/or grantees in carrying out their responsibilities and provide independent assessments of HHS programs and operations, including but not limited to: - Medicare Audits - Medicaid Audits - Administration for Children and Families Audits - National Institutes of Health Audits - Food and Drug Administration Audits - Centers for Disease Control Audits - Indian Health Service Audits - Financial Statements - Cybersecurity and Health Information Technology Audits - Forensic Auditing In carrying out these responsibilities, you will provide executive leadership, strategic vision and direction to the staff of the Office of Audit Services, which consists of five Assistant Inspectors General for Audit (SES positions) and their staff, who carry out activities in their assigned portfolio. As principal auditor, you will: Plan, direct and control audits of HHS programs; report to the Inspector General on the effectiveness of these audits; and expedite regular and special reports to the IG, Secretary and the Congress of an evaluative nature, together with any necessary program proposals needing higher level approval for audit program improvements. Represent the OIG on audit issues before Congressional committees, members of Congress and their staffs, media and at the request of the IG, present testimony on audit issues. Develop adequate statements of audit goals with the necessary resource requirements as guides for the Inspector General and the Secretary for budgetary hearings and Congressional committees. In addition, serve as an expert witness on program objectives, accomplishments and requirements at budget hearings before Congressional committees. Contribute to the OIG strategic plan by providing the Office of Audit Services with the required vision and leadership necessary to continue to improve OIG processes, policies and procedures to achieve more effectiveness and efficiency. Exercise total responsibility for: (i) planning, coordination, and control of all HHS audits; (ii) overseeing the establishment of appropriate standards, criteria, and plans for the scope and frequency of audits; and (iii) analyzing and recommending options for future OAS policy, regulatory, and legislative initiatives. Serve as the official, technical and programmatic OIG liaison with all agencies, public and private, having a coordinative relationship with HHS audit activity such as Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office (GAO), state and local governments and various national professional groups. Work under the policy guides established by the Congress, the Secretary and the Inspector General but technical guidance is residual only within applicable statutes, the courts and the GAO. Additionally, represent the Inspector General and Principal Deputy Inspector General directly in fostering optimum public relationships with all concerned in OIG audits.

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. As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must show in your resume evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. To meet the minimum qualification requirements of this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs). Technical Qualifications (TQs) -- Mandatory; Your resume (not to exceed 2 pages) should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following TQs. (Do not submit a separate narrative addressing the TQs): TQ 1: Demonstrated executive level experience directing and managing a large audit staff assigned to a Headquarters and field units with responsibilities for conducting financial, program, compliance, performance, and economy and efficiency audits for a large multi-level organization. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience simultaneously managing multiple complex audits utilizing Government Auditing Standards. TQ 3: Demonstrated experience with consensus (team) building in planning, conducting, and presenting audit findings, including interacting with high-level officials in Congress, agencies, and stakeholder support for, and implementation of recommendations. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) -- Mandatory; 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 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 the individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. 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. Your 2-page executive resume should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed (e.g. budget, type and number of staff supervised) and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. See HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED and HOW TO APPLY sections for additional information.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. Note: For information on how to edit your application, visit: USA Jobs Help: Updating your submitted application This announcement or any other source may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-10