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Inspector General

ARCHIVIST OF THE UNITED STATES
College Park, MD Other
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Inspector General. As the Inspector General, you will provide executive leadership and direction to OIG activities. The Inspector General has full authority to initiate audits and investigations, determine their scope, and recommend action based on findings of the audit or investigation.

Qualifications:

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Mandatory Qualifications Requirements: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your 2-page resume. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence you may not receive consideration for the position. Experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-15 level in the Federal Service.

Note: We no longer accept separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Technical Qualifications (TQs) must be demonstrated within your 2-page resume.

Technical Qualifications (TQs). TQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the TQs below:

A. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

  • TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience directing complex audits, criminal investigations, and management reviews in strict accordance with federal standards (e.g., CIGIE, GAO, OMB) to direct and prevent fraud, waste, mismanagement, and abuse.
  • TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level experience providing strategic leadership and operational oversight of a complex investigative program within an Office of Inspector General (OIG) or comparable oversight organization. This includes developing and implementing investigative policies in strict compliance with the Inspector General Act and Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) standards; managing resources and internal controls; and effectively communicating highly sensitive, complex investigative findings to senior-level internal and external stakeholders.

B. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

There are five ECQs:

1. COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING - Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

2. DRIVING EFFICIENCY - Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

3. MERIT AND COMPETENCE - Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

4. LEADING PEOPLE - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. That includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

5. ACHIEVING RESULTS - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: Noncompetitive Applicants - If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, ECQs are not applicable. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Additional information about the ECQs can be found on the OPM SES website at: Executive Core Qualifications

Salary : $151,661

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