Job Summary

This position serves as a Program Analyst (Evaluator) within the Office of Evaluations, in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The OIG is an independent and autonomous office with dual reporting responsibility to both the Commission and Congress.

Job Description

To qualify for the CT-13: you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CT/GS-12 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Such experience includes: Specialized experience is defined as: Experience serving as a Program Evaluator by evaluating and monitoring in accordance with CIGIE Blue Book standards the effectiveness and efficiency of OIG programs in compliance with agency policies and procedures and federal regulations; Experience in utilizing the applicable resources and systems to carry out the planning and execution of program evaluations and reviews; Advises senior leadership on the most productive approach to improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and progress of program administration and operation; and Coordinates with senior leadership on policy issues and recommendations related to accounting, finance, resources, administrative, and agency internal controls. Please note: A work sample is required at the time of application and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Failure to submit the work sample will rate the applicant ineligible for the position. Please submit responses to each of the following: In this new position at CFTC, what evaluation topic would you pitch to the AIGE as the most relevant and impactful? (250 words or less) Define customer service in the context of evaluations work. (250 words or less) Selections may be made at the CT-13 with promotion potential at the CT-14. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required for this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated against the core competencies required for this role using the assessment method(s) listed below. 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; 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.