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The FHFA Office of Inspector General (FHFA-OIG) is responsible for, among other things, conducting audits, investigations, and other activities of the programs and operations of FHFA, and recommending polices that promote economy and efficiency in the administration of, and prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse in, FHFA's programs and operations.
Learn more about this agency11/20/2023 to 12/14/2023
$133,784 - $227,433 per year
EL 14
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—Relocation expenses may be paid.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
24-FHFAIG-5
761749100
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
All candidates who are: Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligible, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47
The position is in the Office of Audits (OA).
As an IT Specialist (IT Audit Manager), you will:
- Assist the IT Audit Director in the conduct of day-to-day IT audit operations.
- Plan and execute IT-related audits, including (1) developing audit plans or tests to assess significant computer system development, implementation, or security issues and to detect fraud, waste, and abuse; (2) reviewing audit plans to ensure the appropriate IT-related audit tests are planned to support the audit objectives; (3) reviewing FHFA's corrective actions on prior audit findings and evaluating the adequacy of those corrective actions; and overseeing execution of planned audits. When appropriate, recommend changes to the audit plan to address changes in the audit environment and/or results of audit testing.
- Provide guidance and oversight to audit staff, including most technically involved, complex audit tests.
- Perform a variety of highly complex assignments that include analyses, assessments, audits, and evaluations of sensitive computer systems, information technology methods, controls and strategies, policies and procedures, management practices, and organizational structure.
- Ensure technical accuracy from both an IT and audit perspective when drafting or reviewing engagement letters, summaries, status reports, memoranda, draft/final reports, and other documents; and also ensures duties are carried out in accordance with applicable professional standards (e.g., generally accepted government auditing standards, OA's Audit Policies and Procedures Manual).
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
-Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
- 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.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- If you are retired from the Federal Government and are selected for this vacancy, your retirement annuity may be offset from your pay.
-Travel, as required by the position. However, many audits, inspections and evaluations are done locally, so there may be no travel required for periods of time.
Key Requirements:
Specialized Experience:
Specialized experience: For the EL-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the EL/GS-13 grade level in public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position, which has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
For this position, specialized experience is defined as: demonstrated experience, and ability to apply, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-130, Appendix III, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and guidelines when conducting performance audits over information technology/cyber security, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) or equivalent non-federal auditing standards and guidelines.
In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below.
- Attention to Detail, such as performing triage on basic end user IT incidents, network issues and service requests.
- Customer Service, such as providing first-level contact and problem resolution.
- Oral Communication, such as facilitating meetings with stakeholders.
- Problem Solving, such as troubleshooting access issues.
In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the EL-14, you must have been at the EL/GS-13level for 52 weeks.
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
- Relocation expenses may be paid.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Telework opportunities are offered per agency policy.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Our employees enjoy all the standard federal benefits, plus additional agency-specific benefits. Our benefits package includes:
-HEALTH INSURANCE: A variety of Federal Employee Health Benefit plans to choose from which can be paid from pre-tax income. FHFA-OIG pays 90% of the bi-weekly premium.
-DENTAL and VISION INSURANCE: 100% of the premium for employees and their family members (including domestic partners).
-401(k) PLAN: In addition to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), FHFA-OIG employees are eligible to participate in a separate agency-sponsored 401(k) plan. FHFA-OIG provides a 100% employer matching contribution of up to 3 percent of your salary that you contribute. The plan offers multiple investment options. Funds from qualified plans of previous employers can be rolled over to your 401(k) account.
-COMMUTING EXPENSES: FHFA-OIG provides monthly transportation and parking subsidies to employees who commute to work on public transportation. Employees who do not commute via public transportation may apply for free parking at the building.
-GYM: Free use of an on-site gym and locker room with shower facilities when at the HQ building.
-REIMBURSEMENTS and STIPENDS: Fees forprofessional licenses/certifications and professional liability insurance may be reimbursed. Health and Wellness stipends are provided to eligible employees each year for activities related to promoting a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance. Travel stipends are provided to employees who travel over 50 nights per fiscal year.
Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., résumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package
All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view résumé tips.
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
-- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:- Submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)
- If you are currently on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), submit a copy of an SF-50 showing that. Also, you must submit a copy of your DD214 or other documentation showing dates of service and type of discharge and any other applicable documents such as SF-15, VA letters, etc.
- Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.g. Military Spouses, Interchange Agreement, VEOA, VRA, Schedule A Disability, etc.), please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
REINSTATEMENT: If you are a former federal employee and wish to be non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2") AND the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.
FHFA-OIG has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
Please review the entire announcement before applying.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder.
5. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements)
6. Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application:
-Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen
-Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.
To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12209181
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your résumé and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
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/761749100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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