Summary OIG is organized into seven operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, Office of Management and Administration, and Office of Special Reviews. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of Special Reviews, which conducts a broad range of work, including reviews of VA operations, administrative investigations involving senior VA officials, and examinations of whistleblower retaliation allegations involving VA contractors. The office often initiates reviews and investigations at the request of the Inspector General or Congress. The following are the duties of this position at the GS-12 . If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. - Serve as primary e-discovery liaison to project teams comprised of staff from a broad range of disciplines, managing multiple concurrent matters at varying stages of the electronic discovery (e-discovery) lifecycle. - Utilize e-discovery platforms and tools, such as Relativity, Microsoft Purview, and Nuix to collect, cull, organize, analyze, and produce various forms of electronically stored information (ESI) obtained from agency sources and external parties in compliance with legal standards and VA OIG protocols. - Provide comprehensive project, legal, and technical and support in collaboration with e-discovery staff, IT professionals, and subject matter experts to meet e-discovery and operational needs efficiently and effectively. - Develop and deliver guidance and training for project teams to adopt and integrate case management, investigative, and e-discovery tools and strategies. Requirements Conditions of Employment This opportunity is also open to the general public under Announcement 24-VAOIG-207-P. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your r sum . Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. - A one year probationary period may be required. - Must successfully complete a background investigation. - Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. - Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. - Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. - Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. - Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel. - File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience: For the GS-12 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as - Providing project management, legal, and technical support throughout the electronic discovery (e-discovery) lifecycle for investigations, reviews, and litigation; AND - Utilizing e-discovery platforms and tools (Relativity Server, Relativity One, Nuix Workstation, Nuix Investigate, Nuix Discover, and Microsoft Purview) to facilitate the collection, analysis, and production of electronically stored information (ESI); AND - Collaborating with project teams to develop, implement, and document comprehensive e-discovery and case management workflows; AND - Evaluating and making recommendations for e-discovery program use, including changes in response to new or emerging technologies and operational needs; AND - Applying legal principles and e-discovery best practices in the daily administration of projects and plans. Specialized experience: For the GS-11 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-09 level, or equivalent that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: - Providing legal and technical assistance throughout the electronic discovery (e-discovery) lifecycle to support investigations, reviews, and litigation; AND - Supporting the use of e-discovery platforms and tools (Relativity Server, Relativity One, Nuix Workstation, Nuix Investigate, Nuix Discover, and Microsoft Purview) to collect, analyze, and produce electronically stored information (ESI); AND - Assisting project teams in the implementation and documentation of e-discovery and case management workflows; AND - Applying legal principles and e-discovery best practices in the daily administration of projects and plans. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related OR A combination of graduate level education beyond the first 2 years of progressive graduate study and specialized experience that together meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. (Only graduate level education in excess of the first two years 36 semester hours (54 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education). In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-11, you must have been at the GS-09 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a nontemporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Additional Information - We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Applicants who apply for this position may be considered for other positions within the Office of Inspector General that require the same knowledge, skills, and abilities. - This is a non-bargaining unit position. - A recruitment incentive may be offered. - We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. - Office assignment may be at one of the locations listed on the announcement subject to availability and OIG management discretion. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: - Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. - Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. - Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. - A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. - A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: