FCA IT Examiner

As an Information Technology (IT)Examiner you will:

• Develop risk-based institution-specific examination plans (for large complex or high-concern institutions) that comply with all applicable guidelines and include procedures for evaluating an institutions unique IT-related risks.
• Conduct IT examinations in accordance with generally accepted IT audit standards and guidelines to ensure that the institutions information technology and business systems are adequately controlled monitored and assessed.
• Provide technical support to Office of Examination examiners and management during IT examination activities.
• Plan and manage IT examination activities for institutions ranging from low to highly complex.
• Recommend new or improved IT examination techniques or methods to enhance future examinations.
• Conduct meetings with institution officials to discuss examination findings obtain their feedback and communicate expectations for corrective actions or regulatory guidance.
• Develop examination letters and reports internal and external correspondence related to examinations or projects Enforcement Action Memoranda (as needed) and other materials essential to the reporting process and ongoing communication with institution personnel.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• If an applicant does not comply with submitting all the required documentation as stated in the announcement they will be removed from further consideration.
• Suitability for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.
• Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required.
• To be considered for advancement and retention as a VH-39 you must maintain the designation of a Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or equivalent.

Desired Qualifications:
Experience conducting IT audits and examinations of financial institutions and leading meetings with member banks and associations to discuss operating results/performance regulatory guidance and examination conclusions and recommendations.

You may qualify at the VH-38 (GS-12) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-37 (GS-11) band level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position includes performing information technology (IT) examinations or audits as a financial regulator consultant or internal IT specialist and preparing written reports describing controversial contentious or negative findings.

You may qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position includes leading information (IT) examinations or audits as a financial regulator consultant or internal officer; developing IT policy for either a financial regulator or private institution to enhance adherence to laws regulations or acts; and providing guidance and training to others in federal regulations laws or acts such as IT security and governance cybersecurity framework business continuity systems development change management hardware/software configuration standards etc.

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.