Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates, Noncompetitive, Former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility, VEOA, Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, Eligible Family Member, ICTAP. and CTAP.

• Serving as a technical expert on audits that involve information management, information security, telecommunications, and information warfare issues in the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
• Planning, managing, and carrying out security penetration tests; assessing the adequacy of information security programs at the headquarter locations and oversea site.
• Preparing summary report and management briefings on technical issues raised during audits and evaluation.
• Reviewing technical adequacy of OIG audit reports that deal with information management, information security, telecommunications, and information warfare.
• Assessing the technical expert on audits that involve information management, information security, telecommunication and information warfare issue in the Department of State and U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).
• Assesses computer system weaknesses such as network/web vulnerabilities configuration management problems, and Critical Infrastructure Protection deficiencies.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Verification of employment eligibility in the United States is required.
• One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:

1. Attention to Detail - Attention to detail in reviewing technical adequacy of Office of Inspector General audits reports that deal with information management, information security, telecommunications, and information warfare.
2. Customer Service - Ability to provide expert technical advice to management and auditors so that reviews and audits covering information technology can be conducted.  
3. Oral Communication - Knowledge and skill in oral communication in order to giver briefings, exchange information, provide expert advice, and to influence and persuade managers, and senior level officials to implement findings and recommendations provided in reports.
4. Problem Solving - Ability to solve problems associated with infrastructure protection programs, computer system weaknesses such as network/web vulnerabilities configuration management problems, and critical infrastructure protection deficiencies, and make recommendation to improve existing programs.

AND

Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Independently developing and implementing complex IT audit plans and programs that clearly define scope and steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
• Planning, coordinating, and conducting performance audits; preparing reports on work processes and programs in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
• Developing methods to isolate and identify conditions affecting mission capability, susceptibility to fraud, and the potential for increased efficiency.
• Independently conducting and/or assist staff auditors in conducting segments of performance audits of large organizations; 
• Preparing draft and final performance audit reports; and presenting in meetings or conferences findings and justifying recommendations that accurately report condition, criteria, cause, and effect and proposes viable recommendations for corrective actions, as applicable.

NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

Applicants applying for the GS-12 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:

1. Attention to Detail - Attention to detail in reviewing technical adequacy of Office of Inspector General audits reports that deal with information management, information security, telecommunications, and information warfare.
2. Customer Service - Ability to provide expert technical advice to management and auditors so that reviews and audits covering information technology can be conducted.  
3. Oral Communication - Knowledge and skill in oral communication in order to giver briefings, exchange information, provide expert advice, and to influence and persuade managers, and senior level officials to implement findings and recommendations provided in reports.
4. Problem Solving - Ability to solve problems associated with infrastructure protection programs, computer system weaknesses such as network/web vulnerabilities configuration management problems, and critical infrastructure protection deficiencies, and make recommendation to improve existing programs.

AND

Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Independently developing basic IT audit programs that clearly define scope and steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with Government Auditing Standards;
• Interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific audit;
• Developing and supporting findings that accurately report condition, criteria, cause, and effect and proposes viable recommendations for corrective actions, as applicable;
• Independently conducting segments of performance audits of large organizations;
• Preparing segments of draft and final performance audits reports; and presenting finding and justifying recommendations in meetings or conferences.

NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:

-Ability to plan, coordinate, and conduct audits.

-Ability to conduct studies to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and economy of operations.

-Ability to lead multiple, concurrent.

-Knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards.

-Ability to communicate in writing in a manner that is appropriate for a given audience. 

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.  In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.  This information should be clearly identified in your resume.  Failure to provide information sufficient to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of consideration.  For tips on writing your resume, please visit the USAJOBS Resource Center.

Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100.  Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.

If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience.  This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity.  Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.