Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services

Client
Since its establishment in 1976, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been at the forefront of the nation’s efforts to fight fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicare, Medicaid, and more than 100 other HHS programs. HHS OIG is the largest inspector general’s office in the federal government, with approximately 1,600 employees. Through a nationwide network of audits, investigations, and evaluations, OIG protects the integrity of HHS programs and the health and welfare of the people they serve. OIG’s work is carried out by six components: the Office of Audit Services, the Office of Evaluation and Inspections, the Office of Investigations, the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General, the Office of Management and Policy, and the Immediate Office of the Inspector General. For more information, see https://oig.hhs.gov.

Summary
The Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services (DIGAS), a career Senior Executive Service (SES) position reporting to the Principal Deputy Inspector General, serves as the senior executive of the Office of Audit Services (OAS) and as OIG’s principal auditor. OAS is the largest civilian audit agency in the executive branch, with close to 500 auditors, analysts, and other professional and technical staff. OAS provides independent audits of HHS programs and operations, HHS grantees and contractors, state and local governments, and private sector entities such as hospitals and physician practices, helping to reduce waste, abuse, and mismanagement, and promote economy and efficiency throughout HHS.

The DIGAS provides executive leadership, strategic vision, and direction to five Assistant Inspectors General for Audit (SES) and their staff. The audit portfolio includes Medicare, Medicaid, Administration for Children and Families, National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Indian Health Service audits, as well as financial statement, cybersecurity and health information technology, and forensic audits. All work is conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, the Single Audit Act, and applicable Office of Management and Budget circulars.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and controls audits of HHS programs; reports to the Inspector General on the effectiveness of these audits; and expedites regular and special reports to the Inspector General, the Secretary, and Congress.
• Exercises total responsibility for the planning, coordination, and control of all HHS audits, including the standards, criteria, and plans governing the scope and frequency of audits.
• Represents OIG on audit issues before Congressional committees, Members of Congress and their staff, and the media, and presents testimony at the request of the Inspector General.
• Develops statements of audit goals and resource requirements for budget hearings and serves as an expert witness on program objectives, accomplishments, and requirements before congressional committees.
• Analyzes and recommends options for future OAS policy, regulatory, and legislative initiatives.
• Contributes to the OIG strategic plan and drives continuous improvement of OAS processes, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as OIG’s official technical and programmatic liaison with the Office of Management and Budget, the Government Accountability Office, state and local governments, and national professional organizations.
• Represents the Inspector General and Principal Deputy Inspector General in fostering productive relationships with all parties concerned in OIG audits.
• Leads a high-performance, high-accountability culture, including guiding staff through organizational change.

Requirements

• Executive experience executing a nationwide oversight strategy for a large audit organization, using innovative methodologies and advanced data analytics to assess complex federal programs, identify systemic risks, and drive reforms that prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Experience leading large-scale organizational transformation, optimizing resources, and managing human capital within an oversight organization.
• Proven ability to serve as an independent authority advising cabinet-level executives and congressional committees on enterprise-level deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Agile leadership during high-stakes, rapidly evolving oversight scenarios such as national emergencies or major legislative implementations, including rapid deployment of resources and real-time, independent risk assessments.
• Expert knowledge of Government Auditing Standards, the Single Audit Act, and applicable Office of Management and Budget guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex policy and factual issues and communicate them clearly to Congress, senior executives, the media, and diverse professional audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage resources strategically, budget effectively, and improve efficiency through process and technology upgrades.
• Commitment to the rule of law, the U.S. Constitution, and service to the American people.
• High level of personal integrity, accountability, and independent judgment.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a plus.

How to apply:
All applicants must apply via USAJOBS. Within the resume, candidates must demonstrate evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the major duties, Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) described below. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Applicants who submit resumes in excess of two (2) pages will be removed from consideration. There is NO requirement to prepare narrative statements specifically addressing the ECQs or MTQs; narrative statements are not required and will not be accepted.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)

ECQ 1 – Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding:
This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness)

ECQ 2 – Driving Efficiency:
This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology

ECQ 3 – Merit and Competence:
This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. (Competencies: Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience)

ECQ 4 – Leading People:
This core qualification involves the 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. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement)

ECQ 5 – Achieving Results:
This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. (Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking)

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)

MTQ 1 – Strategic Audit Oversight and Methodological Innovation:
Demonstrated executive experience in executing a nationwide oversight strategy for a large audit organization. This includes using innovative auditing methodologies and advanced data analytics to assess highly complex federal programs, identify systemic risks, and drive policy reforms to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.

MTQ 2 – Organizational Change Leadership and Executive Advisement:
Demonstrated executive experience leading large-scale organizational transformation, optimizing resources, and managing human capital within an oversight body. This is coupled with the proven ability to serve as an independent authority advising cabinet-level executives and congressional committees on enterprise-level deficiencies and strategic corrections.

MTQ 3 – Crisis Leadership and Rapid Response:
Demonstrated executive experience providing agile leadership during high-stakes, rapidly evolving oversight scenarios like national emergencies or major legislative implementations. This includes the ability to rapidly deploy resources, assess emergency funding, and deliver real-time, independent risk assessments to key stakeholders.

Education: This position has a positive education requirement: a degree in accounting, or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); or at least four years of accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training, together with 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing (up to 6 hours may be business law), a CPA or Certified Internal Auditor certificate obtained through written examination, or other qualifying coursework as defined by OPM. A complete transcript is required.

Compensation: Up to $228,000 (2026 SES pay range; eligible for SES performance awards); relocation expenses may be provided.

Travel: Occasional travel required

Location: Washington, D.C.

EEO: HHS OIG is an equal opportunity employer. Selection is based on merit, and candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Additional: U.S. Citizenship required. This is a career SES position; initial SES appointment requires approval by OPM’s Qualifications Review Board unless the selectee is a graduate of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program, and a one-year SES probationary period applies. The selectee must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance, pass pre-employment and random drug testing, receive ethics pre-clearance, and file a Public Financial Disclosure Report. Selective Service registration is required, if applicable.

Deadline: The position will officially open in USAJOBS on October 26. At that time, all applicants must apply via USAJOBS by 11:59 PM (ET), November 23, 2026. For more information, please send resume to: [email protected].