Summary GAO supports the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities to legislate, appropriate, and oversee the Federal government for the benefit of the American people. GAO, commonly referred to as the investigative arm of Congress, or the congressional watchdog, is independent and nonpartisan. GAO assists Congress in making informed decisions by providing information on policy and program issues, as well as by providing recommendations to make government more effective and responsive. Responsibilities The primary purpose of the Assistant Director (AD) position is to manage GAO engagement teams and oversee the completion of GAO engagements designed to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of government programs and operations. The AD manages all aspects of assigned engagements or projects and serves as an expert specialist. Audit work performed is in support of GAO engagements requiring access to classified information. The AD supervises all team members to ensure productivity and efficiency of the management of federal agencies. Major Duties & Responsibilities Manages multiple, highly complex and/or sensitive engagements based on requests from congressional committees and mandates written into legislation, resolutions, and committee reports. Provides vision, direction, and focus to the assigned audit team members to align audit and evaluation work to accomplish GAO strategic goals and ensure that the work product is ready for presentation to the client upon completion. Ensures soundness of engagement design and the effective utilization of assigned staff within and across units. Defines work framework for ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Defines work in terms of measurable or observable outcomes. Identifies key issues related to significant savings, improvements, or benefits. Works to achieve results in support of key efforts identified in GAO's strategic plan. Anticipates information needs of external parties and facilitates making this information readily available. Utilizes negotiation skills to work with agency officials to obtain access to the information needed to conduct thorough, timely audits. Develops and monitors the process for planning engagements or projects using planning tools such as EAGLE, design matrix, and project planning software, and contributes to the improvement of operations through advanced use of technology. Provides others with advice on methods and procedures and serves as a quality assurance point for final products. Maintains accountability by advising higher-level management of progress or problems. Directs, manages, and supervises team members. Assigns work to team members based on work priorities and difficulty of assignments. Plans and schedules ongoing work. Sets and adjusts short-term priorities and prepares schedules for completion of work. Adjusts work assignments within assigned audit teams to accommodate resource allocation decisions made at higher echelons. Evaluates and documents work performance of team members. Hears and resolves team members' complaints. Effects disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, documenting observations and recommending other action in more serious cases. Refers unresolved grievances or more serious complaints to higher-level management. Identifies training and developmental needs of team members and provides or makes provisions for training as required by performance expectations. Coaches staff in skills development, oversees individual development activities, and provides opportunities to develop increased capabilities through a variety of projects and assignments. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet all qualification requirements by the effective date of promotion. Must be a current GAO employee on a permanent appointment. This position may require a one year Supervisory/Managerial probationary period. These positions (1 with team DCM and 1 with team HSJ) are located in Washington, D.C. If selected, your Official Duty Station (ODS) will be Washington, D.C. ****Individuals selected for these positions will work predominantly on national security engagements. Employees selected for this position will be required to work in the office to accomplish classified work. Qualifications Band III Must be a full-time or part-time GAO employee on a permanent appointment. In addition, applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower band level (PE-IIB, PA-II, PT-III, or MS-I), that demonstrates substantive knowledge of GAO's programs and activities, its mission, policies, objectives, management principles and processes; and the ability to manage staff, and independently analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of administrative services and staff resources. The 52 weeks of specialized experience described above must be completed by May 18, 2025, the effective date of promotion. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information For information on the number promotion opportunities by team, please see the GAO-wide Notice published and distributed (via email) earlier this month. This position requires the employee to report to the GAO headquarters (Washington, D.C.) to work with classified materials, as mission needs require. Work will be performed in a secure environment. The employee may be permitted to telework per agency telework policy; however, the ability to telework will be limited. If you have an approved Flexible Work Agreement (FWA) and you are selected for promotion, you must complete and submit a new flexible work application for approval. Your new flexible work arrangement will be reviewed and decided based on Agency policy governing these arrangements. BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO. If you would like to apply for Specialist and/or "General" Analyst promotion opportunities (ARM, DCM, HSJ, IAT, NRE, IT Analyst, Financial Auditor, etc.), you must submit a separate application directly to the appropriate announcement for each Specialist and/or "General" Analyst position for which you wish to be considered. This position is a moderate risk public trust position with possible upgrade to a Secret or Top Secret or SCI clearance depending on the type of engagement the employee will be assigned to within the mission teams. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodations@gao.gov. The U.S. Government Accountability Office's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.