Summary
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.
Duties
This announcement is for the DHS-Wide Career Expo in Buffalo, NY. Applicant must register for the Career Expo to apply and be considered. https://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/expo This position is in the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO), Office of Innovation, Office of Technology and Innovation, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The mission of the OIG is to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and inspections and evaluations relating to the programs and operations of the Department. Typical assignments for GS-11 include: Assist in implementing and monitoring data governance activities for the OIG under the direction and supervision of senior OCDO staff, including drafting sections of data governance guidance, standards, and procedures. Assist in maintaining data governance artifacts including business glossary entries, data catalog records, and data asset inventory updates under established templates and procedures. Compile and organizes data quality reporting inputs from program offices and Data Stewards using established templates and procedures. Assist in maintaining tracking logs for open data quality findings and remediation status. Assist in developing and updating data governance training materials, job aids, and reference guides under the direction of senior staff. Assist in preparing materials for data governance meetings, working group sessions, and stakeholder outreach activities. Respond to routine request from program office staff for information on data governance policies and procedures; refers complex or non-routine matters to senior staff. Typical assignments for GS-12/13 include: Develop, implement, and monitor the OIG data governance framework, including establishing and maintaining data governance and management guidance, standards, and procedure to ensure data quality, accessibility, and security. Interpret and apply federal data policies, including the Federal Data Strategy, Evidence Act, and relevant privacy and security laws, to OIG governance activities; determines how agency guidance and standards must be structured to achieve compliance and advises leadership on compliance posture. Establish and own the OIG's agency-wide data quality governance framework, including data quality standards, key performance indicator definitions, measurement criteria, and reporting requirements against which Data Stewards conduct technical assessments. Design, develop, implement, and continuously evaluate a comprehensive data governance training and data literacy program for the OIG. Serve as the authoritative OCDO point of contact and subject matter expert on data governance for all OIG program offices, providing definitive guidance on directives, standards, and practices.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, a subject matter expert review of your resume, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Following the review of your resume by our panel of subject matter experts, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures.) View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.