The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA's goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.
Summary
The National Indian Gaming Commission's primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA's goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.
Incumbent serves as a Technical Regulatory Assessments and Compliance Services (TRACS) Auditor with the National Indian Gaming Commissions (NIGC) Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS), Division of Technology. This position is under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer who reports to the Chief Information Officer in the Division of Technology within the OCOS. The primary purpose of this position is to develop and document IT policies, standards, and procedures aligned with the Division of Technology and regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
The TRACS Auditor reviews existing policies, maintains a centralized policy repository, communicates policy updates, and collaborates with IT teams to ensure policies are enforceable. The position ensures all field technology auditing functions according to NIGC policies procedures and regulations which include investigating known or alleged violations of the IGRA and NIGC regulations. Other duties include IT services i.e. Information Technology Vulnerability Assessments (ITVA's), etc. and any additional Information Technology (IT) services approved by the Chief Technology Officer and/or Chief Information Officer and OCOS.
The TRACS Auditor position is designated as a Mobile Worker due to frequent travel. When not in travel status, you will work remotely from your home.
Major duties include, but are not limited to:
Prepares reports and testifies in administrative hearings or other proceedings as designated by the Commission.
Creates and provides the annual IT training material from inception to completion.
Advises Chief Technology Officer and senior Technology Division leadership on any information technological advances as it relates to the gaming industry that can assist technical guidance on regulations for Indian Gaming.
Performs gaming operations' audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with IGRA, NIGC regulations and the provisions of the tribal gaming ordinances/resolutions.
Develops and documents IT policies, standards and procedures to align with regulatory IT controls 25 CFR 543.20 TRACS controls and 25 CFR 547 technical standards.
Gathers and analyzes business requirements through interviews, workshops and data analysis. Translates requirements into functional specifications and process documentation. Identifies gaps between current processes and policy requirements, recommending solutions to align operations with governance standards.
Provides training and technical assistance to tribal governments, tribal regulatory authorities, gaming operation personnel and contract managers to ensure compliance with the IGRA and NIGC regulations.
Revises, if necessary, TRACS objectives designed to accommodate new technologies based on IGRA and NIGC regulations.
Maintains liaison as the Chief Technology Officers representative with the tribal governments with respect to IT related gaming matters.
Provides site specific training and public speaking engagements related to gaming technology standards and controls with implementation and testing to an audience with extremely varied technical and financial backgrounds.
Audits detailed general controls specific to tribal gaming operations, tribal governments, information technology plans, or any other examinations to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Commission, IGRA and the provisions of the tribal gaming ordinance/resolution.
May conduct audits to investigate alleged violations of the NIGC regulations, prepare reports and testifies in administrative hearings or other proceedings as designated by the Commission to hear such matters.
Salary Information
Salary is determined based on where you live. The posted salary is for those locations outside of a designated pay locality area (Rest of U.S.) For OPM salary tables please visit: 2026 Salary Tables
This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures. Competitive Civil Service status is not acquired under this appointment. New appointees to the excepted service must serve a two year trial period. Merit Promotion procedures do not apply.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position you must meet both the Basic Requirement AND Specialized Experience Requirement.
Basic Requirement: To meet the basic qualification requirements for this position, you must have:
A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, or higher level degree in: Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field from an accredited college or university. Degree must be from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. AND
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
Attention to Detail- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
Communication- Expresses information clearly in oral and written format, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
Specialized Experience (must meet all):
Demonstrated knowledge of Electronic Gaming Machines for casinos in Tribal Gaming, relevant internal controls, IT policy standards and procedure development, participating manufacturers, industry protocols and industry best practices.
The knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply and interpret IGRA and NIGC regulations, bulletins and other NIGC documents that pertain to Indian gaming.
Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to communicate and apply policies and methods required to conduct audits pertaining to matters of interest to NIGC, including, but not limited to, following a prescribed audit plan or developing an audit plan to address a specific inquiry, appropriately documenting substantive testing, observations and questionnaires, preparing concise and clear written reports reflecting audit findings and testifying in administrative hearings or other proceedings.
Knowledge of various types of business analysis and the ability to train in various IT related policy and gaming encountered in Indian gaming operations.
The ability to distinguish between Class II and III gaming as defined in IGRA and NIGC regulations.
Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license.
*A minimum of Five (5) years of post-collegiate Information Technology experience and three (3) years post-collegiate Indian and /or State gaming regulatory experience, as well as professional certification is preferred, but not required.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.
Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4
Additional information
Important Note : All National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information will be required annually .
Employees must be totally objective and impartial in the performance of their work. All potential issues (e.g.: work related interactions with friends, family members or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures.
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the National Indian Gaming Commission. The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete. If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau Security Office.
For additional information about the National Indian Gaming Commission, please visit: www.nigc.gov .
NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made.
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.
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.
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Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. New Federal requirements limit resumes to two pages. If your resume is longer than two pages, only the first two pages may be used to assess your qualifications.
Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words.(2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) Certificates, license, etc. (if applicable)
NOTE: If you submit an incomplete application, you will be given credit only for the information you provide. You are responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of your application in order to receive full credit for your experience, education, training, veterans preference, and/or Indian preference.
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at 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. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
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Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Do not upload documents as an Adobe portfolio. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. New Federal requirements limit resumes to two pages. If your resume is longer than two pages, only the first two pages may be used to assess your qualifications.
Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words.(2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) Certificates, license, etc. (if applicable)
NOTE: If you submit an incomplete application, you will be given credit only for the information you provide. You are responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of your application in order to receive full credit for your experience, education, training, veterans preference, and/or Indian preference.
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at 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. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
Office of the Secretary
45600 Woodland Road
Sterling, VA 20166
US
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgment from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line assessment questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
