Chief of Staff, Office of Inspector General

Moffett Field

Washington, DC

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Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Background Investigation, Business Strategy, Establish Priorities, Federal Government, Financial Disclosure, Financial Reporting, Government, Government Organizations, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Monitor Regulations, Office Management, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Processes, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Security Clearance, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, United States Citizen

LOCATION

Washington, DC

POSTED

2 days ago

Summary

This position is located in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Office of Inspector General (OIG). The NASA OIG is an independent audit and investigative organization that conducts objective oversight of NASA programs and operations and independently reports to the Administrator, Congress, and the public to further the Agency's accomplishment of its mission. The OIG's mission is to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse in NASA programs and operations.

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Duties

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The Chief of Staff serves as a principal advisor to the Inspector General (IG) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) on the strategic direction, quality, coordination, and overall effectiveness of the Office of Inspector General's (OIG) mission and body of work.

Advises the Inspector General and Deputy Inspector General on organizational priorities, strategic initiatives, enterprise risk management, and operational effectiveness across the OIG.
Oversees execution of the OIG's annual and long-range work plans; identifies emerging risks, congressional interests, and shifting agency priorities requiring adjustments; and develops recommendations for the Inspector General's consideration and disposition.
Leads enterprise-wide planning and coordination efforts across the Office of Audits, Office of Investigations, Office of Counsel, and Office of Management to ensure integrated execution of the OIG mission, alignment of resources, and strategic coherence across all lines of effort.
Leads and coordinates the OIG's communications and engagement strategy with congressional committees and staff, ensuring timely, accurate, and strategically aligned responses to oversight inquiries, briefings, hearings, and legislative matters affecting the OIG and NASA.
Serves as the principal coordinating official for cross-office initiatives, ensuring timely collaboration, information sharing, and resolution of organizational priorities affecting multiple OIG components.
Represents the OIG in engagements with federal agencies, the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), senior NASA leadership, and external stakeholders on matters affecting OIG operations, oversight priorities, and interagency coordination.
Monitors legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting NASA and the Inspector General community; assesses operational impacts; and develops proactive strategies and recommendations to address emerging requirements and risks.
Provides executive leadership for high-priority initiatives, special projects, and sensitive matters on behalf of the Inspector General.
Coordinates the development of executive briefings, strategic communications, congressional responses, and organizational reporting products for internal and external audiences.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You may be required to serve a probationary period. See additional information section.
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

Qualifications

Candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with at least 1 year of directly related experience equivalent to the GS-15 level in extensive experience working directly with the United States Congress or in a federal legislative affairs role, including managing congressional inquiries, briefings, or testimony, experience serving in a leadership role supporting an agency head, or senior executive within the federal government and experience coordinating with federal leadership to ensure consistent positions, compliance with law and policy, and effective intergovernmental collaboration while preserving organizational independence.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the position. NASA strictly prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tools to draft application or assessment responses. For more information, please refer to NASA's guidance:

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, your resume must also address both Senior Level (SL) Evaluation Criteria listed below. Failure to address these criteria will result in your application being rated ineligible.

SL EVALUATION CRITERIA:

1. Technical Competence and Leadership

Led technical/discipline teams to advance or enable state-of-the-art solutions in science, engineering, or mission enabling functions. Developed or implemented innovative methodologies or technologies to solve complex scientific, engineering or mission enabling problems. Led or supported collaborative partnerships with industry, academic, or government organizations to advance scientific, engineering, or mission enabling technical capabilities at national or international levels.

2. Professional Contributions and Influence

Leveraged expertise and integration skills to resolve technical/discipline challenges for complex systems. Demonstrated impact in technical discipline to solve issues or improve operational effectiveness. Chaired or presented at professional conference sessions or technical forums to share expertise and influence field development. Developed or mentored students or professional practitioners in scientific, engineering or mission enabling communities. Shared technical knowledge or innovations that were adopted by outside organizations with documented results.

Please refer to the "How you will be evaluated" section for a list of competencies that you will be evaluated on.

Education

No Educational Requirement.

Additional information

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

Your performance and conduct;
The needs and interests of the agency;
Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

OPM Interchange Agreement

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Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

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.

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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.

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Chief of Staff, Office of Inspector General

Moffett Field

Washington, DC

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