Auditor IT Audits

In this role as a Auditor - IT Audits you will evaluate internal controls assess risks and determine whether controls are working as addition an auditor in the SEC OIG will make recommendations for improvement that will enhance agency efficiency and ensure federal funds are used efficiently effectively and for their intended purpose. Additional duties include:

• Performing professional auditing duties and support functions in the OIG.
• Assisting in developing audit programs and procedures to accomplish objectives.
• Studying and analyzing troublesome or sensitive areas subject to fraud waste and abuse frequently require working an audit program with only limited guidelines available.
• Developing sections of well-written reports and other materials documenting work performed conclusions reached and recommendations made.
• Researching regulations policies available past audit reports organization charts workflow charts manuals legislation Comptroller General decisions directives or other pertinent documents and publications applicable to the audit.
• Analyzing the general audit objectives which may include audits to review compliance with regulations operational effectiveness adequacy of controls adherence to accepted principles and practices.

• CITIZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
• The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-11 level for the grade 12.
Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-12 level for the grade 13.

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

A. Degree in auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration finance public administration or accounting; OR

B. Combination of education and experience -- at least four (4) years of experience in Performance auditing or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience college-level education and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicants background must include ONE of the following:

1. A certificate as Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant obtained through written examination; OR
2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting e.g. 15 semester hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-11 level. Specialized experience includes:
1) planning and conducting Information Technology (IT) audits evaluations or reviews of information systems and applications; AND
2) developing workpapers documenting findings or preparing reports with recommendations; AND
3) complying with applicable laws regulations standards/guidance (e.g. National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA)) or agency policies and procedures; AND
4) conducting interviews to acquire or exchange information used in an evaluation audit or review.

SK-13: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level. Specialized experience includes:
1) planning and conducting Information Technology (IT) audits evaluations or reviews of information systems and applications; AND
2) developing and reviewing workpapers documenting findings and preparing reports with recommendations; AND
3) complying with applicable laws regulations standards/guidance (e.g. National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA)) or agency policies and procedures; AND
4) conducting and leading interviews to acquire or exchange information used in an evaluation audit or review.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

Competency 1: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors general and subject matter-specific when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.

Competency 2: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives.

Competency 3: Auditing - Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance economy and efficiency and program audits.

Competency 4: Program Analysis - Examines and analyzes different types of data to assess the organization or program or specific issues within the organization or program and make recommendations.