Summary
This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Financial Officer. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement DE-13075835-27-MW which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. This position is also referred to as a Senior Investigative Analyst (Strike Force).
Duties
HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The mission of OCFO is to lead the Department's Headquarters and Field Office officials toward the understanding and practice of sound financial management in program development and operations, and in the stewardship of public resources. As an Investigative Analyst, you will: Serve as the leader of HUD's CFO Strike Force initiatives, the incumbent focuses on identifying and mitigating fraud, waste, abuse, improper payments, financial irregularities, and program integrity risks across HUD programs and operations. Provide technical leadership for cross-functional teams consisting of financial management, budget, procurement, grants management, program officials, and oversight organizations while coordinating department-wide reviews of high-risk activities and developing recommendations to strengthen accountability and financial stewardship. Lead the development and implementation of fraud detection methodologies, predictive risk models, improper payment analytics, continuous monitoring tools, data mining initiatives, artificial intelligence-assisted reviews, and financial anomaly detection systems. Prepare comprehensive investigative analyses, risk assessments, and management reports identifying root causes, financial impacts, responsible parties, and corrective actions. Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls and financial management systems to identify systemic vulnerabilities and develop corrective action plans addressing significant financial and operational risks.
Requirements
The official duty station for this position will be in Alexandria, Virginia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to "Additional Information" Section for additional Conditions of Employment.
How you will be evaluated
Your application includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Rating: Eligible and qualified applicants will be evaluated through a structured interview based on the competencies listed below. The interview will be conducted by subject matter expert(s) of the position as a formal assessment. Risk Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences. Data Management: Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and tools of data management, such as data mining. Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Decision Support: Knowledge of decision support theories, methods, and tools for identifying, synthesizing, representing, and evaluating the important aspects of a decision situation and prescribing the recommended course for decision makers and other stakeholders. To be considered for final selection, applicants must achieve a passing score on the structured interview. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must be rated as "well-qualified." Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS: A copy of your RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement; A copy of your SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action'', documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc.; A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential