IT Development and Analysis (Enterprise Applications Engineer)

About the role

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. The OIG's Audit Division is seeking highly motivated technology professionals to support the agency's mission to promote integrity, efficiency, and accountability within the Department of Justice.

The incumbent will serve as an Applications Engineer in the Office of Management Services.

What you will do

• Managing and modifying new or existing enterprise applications in Power Platform or equivalent platforms.
• Maintaining databases, schema, and views used by reporting tools.
• Managing database management systems, including data entry, retrieval, and maintenance.
• Administering day-to-day enterprise applications to facilitate organizational project management while ensuring attention to details related to compliance, user needs, and mission objectives.
• Integrating reporting components from multiple data sources.
• Analyzing and documenting existing data, data flows, data requirements, and reporting needs.
• Quickly responding to customer needs by adjusting reports that meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Communicating information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Anticipating, identifying, and resolving issues during the change design phase to prevent problems in the development and deployment stages, thereby avoiding costly rework.
• Assessing complex data scenarios and choosing strategies that provide solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and understanding of reporting and analytics needs.
• Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment to ensure seamless integration of enterprise-wide solutions and cross-functional alignment.
• Contributing to solution design documentation, such as governance, architecture, data management, and access control documents, including presenting this information to end users and other stakeholders.
• Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Education

There are no education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

USA Hire Assessment: Applicants will be required to complete a USAHire Assessment. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the USAHire assessment.

This assessment is online and measures the following competencies: Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Information Management Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Oral Communication Problem Solving Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Competence You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

You will be evaluated by a panel of subject matter experts through the following assessment process: Resume Review: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications. Interview: Applicants who pass the resume review may be invited to an interview with an interview panel and/or selecting official.

For Category Rating: At the conclusion of the assessment process, qualified candidates will be placed into one of three categories. Best Qualified, Well Qualified, and Qualified. Best Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and excels in the Competencies.

The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Well Qualified Category : Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Competencies.

(This category must be met to be considered under ICTAP procedures) Qualified Category = Meets the basic qualifications requirements described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the Competencies.

(This category must be met to be considered under ICTAP procedures) The Category Rating Process does not add veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three," but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.

Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent or higher will be listed in the highest quality category. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. If your resume or transcript is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score may be adjusted accordingly.

Applicants must complete the USA Assessment and score above the cut score of fail, meet and display in the application package that you meet the Specialized Experience per GS-grade selection, and meet the IT related Competencies listed in this vacancy announcement.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link:***

Documents you must provide

• Resume Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages.
• If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement.
• The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced 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, and 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, including volunteer experience.
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation (if applicable) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
• If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.
• To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria.
• You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority.
• Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
• Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: ***
• The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
• If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.
• To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria.
• You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.
• Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: ***
• Veterans' Preference documentation (if applicable) If you are a veteran and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Member Copy #4 or other proof of eligibility.
• If you are a veteran and you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• Schedule A documentation (if applicable) DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department.
• DOJ also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes.

What to expect next

We will notify you of your candidate status after each step of the recruitment process (receipt of application, determination of basic qualifications, notice of forward to selecting official, and final selection). We expect to make a tentative job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement and will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

We expect to make a final job offer once all reviews have been completed. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period.

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement.

You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.

Additional information

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria.

You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: *** DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: *** As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: *** Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.

Additional information is found at: ***