This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/511529700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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.
Learn more about this agency09/20/2018 to 10/09/2018
$128,470 - $164,200 per year
PE 03
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Permanent - Full-Time
Full-time - Permanent
Excepted
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GAO-18-OIG-2210-02
511529700
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.
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.
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.
There is no education requirement for this position.
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.
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.
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
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
1. Sign into your USAJOBS account.
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:
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.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/511529700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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