Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

• Independently plans and performs audit objectives for information systems audits of general and application controls, data integrity, system development lifecycle, acquisitions, and information resources management.
• Performs work in compliance with Government Accountability Office Government Accounting Standards and the OIG Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Independently configures and runs audit tools, such as scanning software and operating system scripts to test systems for vulnerabilities; analyzes the data produced; and translates that data into validated audit issues.
• Performs audit tasks including, collecting and analyzing relevant data and performing complex analysis of audit documents/data to identify potential audit issues, causes, and solutions.
• Assesses the risk and significance to House systems and operations of issues identified from assigned audit objectives.
• Conducts client meetings including interviews and briefings.
• Produces work products to include audit work papers and briefing documents.
• Briefs team lead and supervisors on work performed, audit issues identified, and any unexpected delays or problems.
• Stays apprised of current audit techniques, issues, and trends in information systems and systems security. Is a subject matter expert for the IS Division in at least one technology area.
• Proposes personal development and training plans.
• Identifies and writes fact sheets for potential audit areas for the IS Division as part of the annual audit planning process.
• Contributes to improving the IS Division and the OIG office through efforts such as identifying and implementing new or improved processes, techniques, and tools as well as sharing knowledge and providing assistance.
• Provides assistance to contractors as assigned.
• Participates in special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Criminal History Records Check and Fingerprinting.
• Secret Security Clearance (minimum).
• This is a drug testing-designated position, a pre-employment drug screening will be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours of accounting (may include up to 6 semester hours in business law). Candidates meeting all other requirements except the 24 semester hours will be considered.
• Additionally, must have either an applicable graduate degree or an undergraduate degree plus at least one certification. Qualifying certifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, CGAP, CGFM, MCSE, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of information systems, information systems security, information systems management, information systems auditing, computer operating systems, network protocols, and audit scanning tools and techniques.
• Must have skill in: (i) establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with House staff and (ii) effective oral and written communications.

How you will be evaluated

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

Candidates whose resumes illustrate they possess knowledge and experience in the following areas, and that they meet the education and professional certification requirements will be considered:

• Extensive experience performing information systems audits.
• Understanding of government auditing standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.