The position is located in the GAO, Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG independently conducts audits and other reviews of GAO programs and operations and makes recommendations to promote the agency's economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. The OIG also investigates allegations of potential fraud, waste, mismanagement, and violations of rules and laws related to GAO employees.
Summary
The position is located in the GAO, Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG independently conducts audits and other reviews of GAO programs and operations and makes recommendations to promote the agency's economy, efficiency, and effectiveness. The OIG also investigates allegations of potential fraud, waste, mismanagement, and violations of rules and laws related to GAO employees.
The incumbent serves as the principal Information Technology (IT) Analyst responsible for planning, performing, and managing all aspects of the OIG information technology and systems security audit program; and serving as advisor to the Inspector General (IG) on complex information technology, systems security, and forensic analysis issues and related activities.
Planning and executing all aspects of the OIG information systems audit program, which includes audits and evaluations of general and application controls, data integrity, system development lifecycle, acquisitions, information resources management and information security (i.e. Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)) and privacy controls.
Leading, executing, and managing the performance of audits, including developing information systems audit and evaluation plans, identifying data sources, coordinating access to data from client(s), performing highly complex analysis of audit documents/data, identifying audit issues and assessing the risk and significance to GAO systems and operations. Ensures appropriate identification and utilization of audit tools; and application of information systems security policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of services.
Conducting systems security reviews and evaluations, and advises OIG and/or GAO senior management of complex technical issues and findings. Included in these reviews are assessments of GAO risk mitigation action plans, and strategies for improving programs and operations through advanced use of technology and process improvements.
Overseeing and producing work products to include audit and evaluation work papers, briefings, testimonies, reports, and OIG administrative documents.
Fostering collaboration to promote knowledge and awareness of security issues, meet requirements, and ensure effective accomplishment of agency goals and objectives.
Undertaking special projects as directed to accomplish OIG goals and objectives. Supports the OIG audit and investigative staff on information technology system and forensic analysis issues and efforts to monitor the implementation OIG recommendations.
Overseeing contractors as a technical point of contact on related activities and performs other duties as assigned.
Selectee must be able to meet/maintain security & suitability requirements.
A probationary period is required.
Selectee must complete a financial disclosure statement.
Applicants must meet the specialized experience as stated to be considered minimally qualified for this position.
All qualification requirements must be met as of the closing date of this announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants must have 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience planning, performing, and managing audits, evaluations, reviews and inspections of information technology and information systems security programs, including technology planning and operations; and experience applying generally accepted government auditing standards and standards for internal control in the federal government (i.e. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, Government Auditing Standards, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) standard); and developling clear and concise written reports, summaries, recommendations, and other products regarding complex information technology and security related topics and matters, consistent with professional standards.
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In addition to the above Specialized experience, applicants must also meet the following competencies. The experience must be IT related:
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when planning, performing, and reporting work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services, consistent with professional standards.
3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Experience conducting audits in an OIG office is highly desired.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit http://www.sss.gov/.
Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodation@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.
The U.S. GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the GAO require completion of a one or two-year probationary period.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Individuals selected will be eligible for a full range of federal employment benefits including vacation and sick leave, retirement coverage and Thrift Savings Plan, and health and life insurance.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
If you meet the qualification requirements stated above, you will be further rated based on your responses to the assessment questions. Please make sure that your responses to the assessment questions are supported in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully. If you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume”, your rating may be affected or you may be determined ineligible.
All applicants will be rated based on their responses to the assessment questions, in conjunction with the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
Mastery of advanced IT concepts, principles, methods, and practices including systems security principles, protocols, and methods, and new and emerging information technologies and industry trends.
Ability to analyze, information security controls and business processes, and identify and recommend improvements during the course of an information technology audit or evaluation.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable federal laws and regulations relating to IT resource management as well as a comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), National Institute of Science and Technology guidance and 0MB A-130, Management of Federal Information Resources, to independently lead audits, evaluations and reviews and to develop findings and make recommendations about government programs and functions.
Knowledge of information technology/security program evaluation principles, techniques, standards and practices for analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of agency administrative operations and programs, and ability to manage complex or sensitive information technology related audits and evaluations, or projects.
Strong oral and written communication skills to develop and deliver clear and highly effective communications on complex, sensitive, or controversial topics through a variety of methods, including providing oral briefings to staff and managers at all levels within GAO and/or OIG. By way of definition, oral communication may include methods used by employees with disabilities such as sign language interpretation, text-to- speech or TTY technology, and amplification devices.
Ability to conduct research and develop reliable evidence to support report findings and recommendations.
Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team-based setting.
Skill in project management to ensure timely completion of audits and evaluations with available resources.
Comprehensive knowledge of GAO, its mission and operations sufficient to design, conduct, report on, or support reviews of, GAO's programs and operations. Ability to identify issues that have the potential to provide dollar savings or non-financial benefits to GAO. Make recommendations to promote the agency's economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Demonstrated ability to effectively represent OIG and skillfully leverage relationships with staff and managers at all levels and in all units, including working with GAO offices and teams to ensure that findings and recommendations are understood and implemented.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Individuals selected will be eligible for a full range of federal employment benefits including vacation and sick leave, retirement coverage and Thrift Savings Plan, and health and life insurance.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You must provide a complete application package which includes:
- Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.
- Veteran Hiring Authority Eligibles: VEOA, VRA, and 30% Disabled Veterans must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces including Member 4 copy of your DD-214, which indicates character of service. To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying the percentage of your disability and preference in hiring. To claim 5-Point veterans' preference, you must submit a Member 4 copy of the DD - 214 or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command.
- Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.
- If you are applying under the Schedule A hiring Authority for individuals with disabilities, you must submit proof disability.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
1. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. Follow the prompts to begin the application process.
2. You will be redirected to the Career Connector website to complete the application process.
3. Click on "Submit" to transmit your complete application package to GAO.
Can I send my application package documents to the agency point-of-contact via email or mail?
Your application package must be submitted online through Career Connector. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents.
What is a complete application package?
1. Your resume. This must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder. Resumes created outside USAJOBS (e.g., uploaded resumes) will not be accepted.
2. The assessment questionnaire.
3. The documentation listed in the Required Documents section. You only need to submit the documents listed.
When is the application package due?
It must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure all the documents are received and the information is readable. Your application may not be considered if it doesn't meet the criteria. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
2. If your application package was successfully transmitted, you will see "Received" beside the position title. Keep in mind, this may take a couple hours because your documents undergo a virus scan.
3. To view your documents or the complete application package received by GAO, select "Application Status." The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
If you have questions about:
The vacancy announcement or the position: The agency contact is listed at the bottom of the announcement.
Technical issues with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS Help page.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
441 G Street, NW
Room 1157
Washington, District of Columbia 20548
United States
Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must provide a complete application package which includes:
- Resume: must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder and show relevant work experience.
- Veteran Hiring Authority Eligibles: VEOA, VRA, and 30% Disabled Veterans must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces including Member 4 copy of your DD-214, which indicates character of service. To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying the percentage of your disability and preference in hiring. To claim 5-Point veterans' preference, you must submit a Member 4 copy of the DD - 214 or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command.
- Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.
- If you are applying under the Schedule A hiring Authority for individuals with disabilities, you must submit proof disability.
Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
1. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. Follow the prompts to begin the application process.
2. You will be redirected to the Career Connector website to complete the application process.
3. Click on "Submit" to transmit your complete application package to GAO.
Can I send my application package documents to the agency point-of-contact via email or mail?
Your application package must be submitted online through Career Connector. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents.
What is a complete application package?
1. Your resume. This must be created using the USAJOBS resume builder. Resumes created outside USAJOBS (e.g., uploaded resumes) will not be accepted.
2. The assessment questionnaire.
3. The documentation listed in the Required Documents section. You only need to submit the documents listed.
When is the application package due?
It must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure all the documents are received and the information is readable. Your application may not be considered if it doesn't meet the criteria. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
2. If your application package was successfully transmitted, you will see "Received" beside the position title. Keep in mind, this may take a couple hours because your documents undergo a virus scan.
3. To view your documents or the complete application package received by GAO, select "Application Status." The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.
If you have questions about:
The vacancy announcement or the position: The agency contact is listed at the bottom of the announcement.
Technical issues with USAJOBS: Please refer to the USAJOBS Help page.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
441 G Street, NW
Room 1157
Washington, District of Columbia 20548
United States
Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications by reviewing your assessment questionnaire and resume to complete an analysis. Please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet the key requirements, and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
