Chief of Staff

Summary The Chief of Staff serves as a Senior Advisor to the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's Inspector General (IG). The Chief of Staff assists the IG with all functions of the office and performs a variety of sensitive liaison assignments, including communication in support of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), as well as providing leadership in OIG's day-to-day operations. Duties Serves as a member of the senior OIG leadership team, participating in the planning, policy, and development of the OIG's congressional affairs, public affairs, and management of the office. Provides expert direction to aid in the management of the OIG's worldwide audit, investigation, and inspection activities. Serves as the principal IG liaison to Members of Congress, their staffs, and staffs of relevant committees to promote the IG strategic plan, accomplishments, activities and agendas. Engages in public outreach, stakeholder engagement, and representational opportunities to showcase the goals and strategic vision of the OIG. Serves as the principal representative for the IG and Deputy IG on administrative matters related to OIG day-to-day office management. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) Must be able to obtain and maintain a top-secret security clearance This position will require foreign travel to developing countries This is a full-time position in the excepted service under the DFC Excepted Service Hiring Authority. Positions under this authority are considered at-will employment. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, the ideal applicant will have senior-level project managerial skills and leadership experience; experience preparing and presenting technical findings in briefings, testimony, and hearings; and experience applying relevant regulations, principles, decisions, statutes, and laws to specific audit, investigative and administrative issues or problems. NOTE: Please provide specific details in your resume as to how your work experience meets the qualifications for this position. Please Note: Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Higher education degree preferred (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's, J.D., LLM) Additional information Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/). Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed episodic or emergency telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information. 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.