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The Inspector General is accountable for the evaluation of internal controls and organizational structures, as well as determining the extent and quality of conformance with policies and procedures within the House. The IG provides executive management to the Office of Inspector General and its major areas of responsibility including the performance of Information Systems Audits, Management Advisory Services, Performance Audits, Financial Audits, Investigations, and internal OIG administration.
04/11/2025 to 05/16/2025
$212,000 - $217,000 per year
HS HS14 - HS15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required - Occasional Travel may be required
NoNone
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
HS15
Yes
No
req3695
835173900
Essential Duties:
Directs the mission and functions of the Office of Inspector General, including the supervision of approximately twenty-five (25) employees in executing the duties of the Office, which include, but are not limited to:
1)Providing audit, investigative, and advisory services to the House and other legislative branch entities in a manner consistent with government-wide standards including periodic audits of the financial and administrative functions of the House and other legislative branch entities.
2)Informing House Leadership and appropriate House Committees based as outline in House Rules concerning the results of audits, investigations, and advisory services.
3)Coordinating, compiling, and presenting an annual work plan for the Office of the Inspector General to the Committee on House Administration for approval.
4)Developing and recommending policies for activities that promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of House programs and operations; helping prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
5)Notifying the committees of jurisdiction and/or appropriate entities pursuant to House Rules.
6)Preparing reports of findings and developing briefings or executive summaries for presentation to the Committee on House Administration and testifying, upon request, before the Committee on House Administration.
7)Adhering to the additional duties of the Office of the Inspector General, as detailed by House Rule II.
9)Hiring, managing, evaluating, disciplining and setting compensation for staff of the Office of the Inspector General and ensuring staff compliance with all applicable House Rules and policies.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
This position requires an accomplished audit professional who is technically qualified to ascertain, formulate, conduct and recommend policies, plans, and programs for audit, advisory, investigative services. Requirements include the following:
Working Conditions:
Work is based in Washington, D.C. and mainly performed in an office environment (i.e., while Telework may be permissible on a moderate basis, this is not a 100% Telework position.)
Supervisory Controls:
The Inspector General is subject to the policy direction and oversight of the Committee on House Administration. The Inspector General is appointed for each Congress by the Speaker of the House, the Majority Leader, and the Minority Leader, acting jointly.
How to apply:
1) ALL applicants must submit a resume and cover letter on or before the closing date that presents their knowledge, experience, and education and meet the position's requirements.
2) Submit your resume and cover letter via email to House.Apply@mail.house.gov ONLY. Reference our vacancy announcement ID, " IG-25-04 IS-HGOV”, in the Subject Line of your email.
Other Requirements: Must meet House employment requirements and be eligible for and maintain a minimum Secret security clearance; Pre-employment Criminal History Records Check and fingerprinting is required; and must reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area.
This is a Legislative Branch appointment. A current U.S. Federal employee selected for hire from another branch (Executive, Judicial) of the U.S. Federal government must resign from Federal service in their current branch to be appointed to a position in the Legislative branch.
The U.S. House of Representatives is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or national origin. Transportation and all related travel expenses associated with the interview and hiring process must be paid by the applicant. Moving and related relocation expenses are not available. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Resume, cover letter
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/835173900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.