About this role
Job SummaryServes in the Office of the Director as the Chief Compliance and Risk Officer, leading the Office of Compliance and Risk. Oversees agency compliance, enterprise risk, FOIA, privacy, records, HIPAA, and Sexual Assault Prevention & Response program (SAPR). Advises senior leaders, collaborates with OIG, analyzes audits and data, coordinates corrective actions, and supports policies that enhance mission performance.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualification requirements prior to the closing date of this announcement, 06/03/2026. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience demonstrated in your resume, including volunteer work. Qualification claims are subject to verification. This vacancy is being announced at one grade level. Specialized Experience at the FP-1 (GS-15) Level: To qualify for this position at the FP-1 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-02 or GS-14. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role. Specialized experience includes: Experience leading or coordinating an organization-wide compliance or enterprise risk management program; providing expert guidance to senior officials on complex compliance or risk issues; analyzing audits, evaluations, and policy data to identify trends and recommend corrective actions; managing responses to oversight findings; preparing compliance or risk reports or briefings for senior leadership; and developing or advising on policies or procedures related to compliance or enterprise risk. ~AND~ Time-in-Grade Requirements: Current or former Federal employees, including Peace Corps employees, must meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements to be eligible for this position. For positions above the FP-09 (GS-05) level, you must have completed at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the position to which you are applying. All current or former Federal employees, including internal employees, must provide a copy of their SF-50(s), "Notification of Personnel Action," to demonstrate that you meet Time-in-Grade requirements. For more information, refer to the "Required Documents" section below. Please note: Experience that satisfies the Specialized Experience requirements must be clearly documented in your resume. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Please review the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for further information on resume requirements. Specialized experience may be gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service (e.g., National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups). One year of experience refers to full-time work. Part-time work will be credited on a prorated basis. For more details on qualification requirements, refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, available on the OPM web site.
Major DutiesThe Chief Compliance and Risk Officer provides advice and guidance on complex compliance matters and coordinates enterprise risk management program to seek resolution of problems and issues through appropriate channels. The incumbent will serve as a key member for various task forces, teams, committees, or councils convened to assess, develop, design and implement initiatives to promote agency-wide compliance and risk. The major duties of this position consist of: Problem Identification and Resolution Presentation of Findings and Recommendations Supervisory and Managerial ResponsibilitiesRequirementsApplicants selected for this position are subject to the following Conditions of Employment: You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old. Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Prior to employment, Peace Corps will review records for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former employees, as required by statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b. You must submit a signed statement acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before your first day. You must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. This position is designated for drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Program. You must pass a pre-employment drug test. After hire, you will be subject to random drug testing. You must file a financial disclosure report. A one-year probationary period may be required. This requirement is not applicable to current agency US Direct Hire employees who have completed a probationary period or current Experts who have served for more that 12 months. Occasional travel within and outside the country of assignment is required. This position is eligible for additional reappointments, per 22 USC §2506 (a)(8). The initial appointment is a term of five years and subsequent reappointments are in terms of up to five years.