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Summary OIG is responsible for detecting fraud, waste, abuse, and violations of law, and for promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of USAID, the U. S. African Development Foundation (USADF), the Inter-American Foundation (IAF), and Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Responsibilities This position is located in the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations (OAI&E), Information Technology Audits Division (ITA). ITA is responsible for proposing, overseeing, designing, conducting and reporting on large, complex IT-related audits and evaluations. You will serves as a Program Analyst overseeing ITA contracted engagements: Provides technical input to ITA and other OAI&E teams and CO in contract development and management, to include conducting market research, developing requirements and evaluation criteria, collaborating with the contracting team to determine the appropriate acquisition method, drafting and/or reviewing solicitations, answering questions from potential applicants about solicitations, reviewing and evaluating proposals, exercising options, drafting contract modifications, and assisting with award closeout. Actively manages contracts and monitors contractor performance. Enters information into the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) as appropriate. Maintains contract files in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Agency, and USAID OIG policies and procedures. Ensures COR files are auditable by the CO. Maintains all required certifications via the completion of any necessary trainings and fulfillment of any continuing education requirements. Leads the development and execution of a contract oversight plan, including the appropriate level of oversight required for the engagement. Documents contract oversight according to USAID OIG policies and procedures and the CIGIE Peer Review Appendix F, "Checklist for Monitoring of GAGAS Engagements Performed by IPAs." Establishes roles and responsibilities with OAI&E teams and individuals acting as activity monitors, supervisors, and other supportive capacity for the engagement. Ensures OIG-prepared transmittal memos adhere to templates and requirements for independent referencing. Responsible for reviewing IPA-prepared deliverables, which can include planning documents, risk assessments, sampling plans, and procedures programs; supporting evidence, analyses, and workpapers; and IPA-prepared draft findings (e.g., notices of findings and recommendations, records of audit findings), exit conference documents, draft reports, and final reports prior to circulation and issuance to the agency. Participates in entrance and exit conferences of contracted engagements and other meetings as deemed appropriate for the needs of the engagement. Assists in the evaluation of management comment, determination of recommendation status upon report issuance, and completion of recommendation follow up procedures. Provides on-the-job and formal training to ITA and other OAI&E teams to build in-house COR capacity. Provides constructive input into USAID OIG policies and procedures for oversight of contracted engagements to improve templates, procedure steps, and other guidance. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Selective Placement Factor: Eligible candidates must possess a COR Level 2 certification or above. This Selective Placement Factor is a requirement for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. Specialized Experience: GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: (1) serving as COR on contracts related to audits and/or inspections and evaluations of information technology or systems; (2) monitoring contractor performance for IT, systems, and IT operations audits and evaluations and/or inspections according to an approved oversight plan and communicating issues to the CO; and (3) reviewing contractor deliverables for IT, systems, and IT operations audits and evaluations and/or inspections and evaluations and/or inspections and providing feedback as appropriate prior to payment. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience relevant to the position's duties to be filled, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned a score of 85 or higher; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. Selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations in the absence of selective and quality ranking factors. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional Information Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date. This means that you must have served at least 52 weeks at the next grade level (or equivalent) below the grade advertised on this vacancy announcement. USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide, playing an active and critical role in the promotion of U.S. foreign policy interests. When crisis strikes, when rights are repressed, when hunger, disease, and poverty rob people of opportunity, USAID acts on behalf of the American people to help expand the reach of prosperity and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. USAID employees and contractors must commit to maintaining a workplace free of sexual misconduct, including harassment, exploitation, and abuse, and adhere to USAID's Counter-Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking, including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip. For more information about USAID, visit http://www.usaid.gov. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. These are Testing Designated Positions (TDP's) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required. Moving and relocation expenses are not authorized. Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies: https://hru.gov/Studio_Recruitment/tools/Mythbuster_on_Federal_Hiring_Policies.pdf. EEO Policy: EEO Policy Statement. Veterans' Information: Veterans Information. Telework: https://www.telework.gov/. Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAID is committed to equal employment opportunity; therefore, reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov. Reasonable accommodation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more about the Reasonable Accommodation Division, please visit our website at: https://www.usaid.gov/careers/reasonableaccommodations.