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This position is in the Office of the Chief Data Officer (OCDO), Office of Innovation, Office of Technology and Innovation, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The mission of the OIG is to conduct and supervise audits, investigations, and inspections and evaluations relating to the programs and operations of the Department.

Typical assignments for GS-11 include:

• Assist in implementing and monitoring data governance activities for the OIG under the direction and supervision of senior OCDO staff, including drafting sections of data governance guidance, standards, and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining data governance artifacts including business glossary entries, data catalog records, and data asset inventory updates under established templates and procedures.
• Compile and organizes data quality reporting inputs from program offices and Data Stewards using established templates and procedures.
• Assist in maintaining tracking logs for open data quality findings and remediation status.
• Assist in developing and updating data governance training materials, job aids, and reference guides under the direction of senior staff.
• Assist in preparing materials for data governance meetings, working group sessions, and stakeholder outreach activities.
• Respond to routine request from program office staff for information on data governance policies and procedures; refers complex or non-routine matters to senior staff.

Typical assignments for GS-12/13 include:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the OIG data governance framework, including establishing and maintaining data governance and management guidance, standards, and procedure to ensure data quality, accessibility, and security.
• Interpret and apply federal data policies, including the Federal Data Strategy, Evidence Act, and relevant privacy and security laws, to OIG governance activities; determines how agency guidance and standards must be structured to achieve compliance and advises leadership on compliance posture.
• Establish and own the OIG's agency-wide data quality governance framework, including data quality standards, key performance indicator definitions, measurement criteria, and reporting requirements against which Data Stewards conduct technical assessments.
• Design, develop, implement, and continuously evaluate a comprehensive data governance training and data literacy program for the OIG.
• Serve as the authoritative OCDO point of contact and subject matter expert on data governance for all OIG program offices, providing definitive guidance on directives, standards, and practices.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• You must be able to obtain Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Selective Service registration required
• Completion of 1 year probationary period may be required
• Submission of Performance Appraisal is mandatory

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications GS-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Assisting in developing, implementing, and monitoring data governance frameworks, guidance, standards, policies, and activities.
• Analyzing data quality reporting inputs to assess compliance with established governance standards.
• Assisting in designing and developing data governance training materials and awareness content.

Minimum Qualifications GS-12: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Independently developing, implementing, and monitoring components of a data governance framework.
• Leading data quality governance monitoring and reporting activities.
• Designing, developing, and delivering data governance training.

Minimum Qualifications GS-13: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Developing, implementing, and monitoring a data governance framework, as a subject matter expert.
• Establishing data quality governance frameworks.
• Independently designing, developing, and implementing data governance training and awareness initiatives.

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.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 09/02/2026of this announcement.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Additional information

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).

Additional identical positions may be filled from this announcement at a later date.

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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.

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