AUDITOR (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

Summary This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and /or missing information. This position is located in the Information Technology Division, Office of Audit, Office of the Inspector General (OIG), of the U.S. Department of State (Department). The OIG has statutory oversight responsibility covering the Department and the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). Responsibilities The OIG oversight responsibility includes conducting and reporting on audits, inspections, investigations, and special inquiries of overseas and domestic organizational entities of these organizations. You will serve as an Auditor in the Office of Audits, Information Technology (IT) Division, As a member of the IT Division, typical duties will include: Using research and writing skills to assist in the development of annual IT audit project proposals. Participating in the planning and performance of comprehensive IT audits, evaluations, and special inquiries of the Department and USAGM organizational entities located domestically, or overseas. Analyzing and reviews IT policies and procedures and provides input and recommendations for necessary corrective action to comply with applicable standards. Using verbal and written skills to develop, review, and communicate audit findings and reports to internal and external leadership. Participating in the review of documentation demonstrating corrective action to assist with the determination of recommendation closures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Time-In-Grade Documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the 1-year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). All applicants MUST meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position: BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors Bachelor's Degree or higher degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting. (OIG will also consider degrees in: economics, public policy, international relations, international affairs or political science) OR Combination of education and experience: at least 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 applicant's background MUST also include one of the following: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination NOTE: You must submit a copy of the transcript(s) and appropriate certification/documentation at the time of application to receive credit for this option; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. NOTE: You must submit a copy of the transcript(s) that reflect the substantial course work and reflect the semester hours to receive credit for this option. Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement, a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination as described under Combination of Education and Experience above by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. If you have a Master’s level degree (or higher) it is a good idea to include transcripts from both your Bachelor’s program and your higher-level programs. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. Specialized Experience Requirements: FOR GS-12 Applicants - IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic qualifications requirements listed above, the applicant MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Develop basic IT audit programs that clearly define scope and steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with Government Auditing Standards; Prepare segments of draft and final performance audits reports; and presenting finding and justifying recommendations in meeting or conferences; Interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to specific audit. For GS-13 Applicants - IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic qualifications requirements listed above, the applicant MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Independently developing and implementing complex IT audit plans and programs that clearly defines scope and steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Planning, coordinating, and conducting performance audits; preparing reports on work processes and programs in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. Developing methods to isolate and identify conditions affecting mission capability, susceptibility to fraud, and the potential for increased efficiency. Preparing draft and final performance audit reports; and presenting in meetings or conferences findings and justifying recommendations that accurately report condition, criteria, cause, and effect and proposes viable recommendations for corrective actions, as applicable. Education This position has a Basic Requirement/Positive Education requirement. See the Qualifications section for detailed requirements. MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION Bachelor's Degree or higher degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting. (OIG will also consider degrees in: economics, public policy, international relations, international affairs or political science) OR 2. Combination of education and experience: at least 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 applicant's background must also include one of the following: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination NOTE: You must submit a copy of the transcript(s) and appropriate certification/documentation at the time of application to receive credit for this option; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. NOTE: You must submit a copy of the transcript(s) that reflect the substantial course work and reflect the semester hours to receive credit for this option. You must submit a legible copy of your unofficial transcript. The transcript must demonstrate the degree awarded. Display copies of degrees or course listing do not provide the information needed. You will be required to provide the official college transcript(s) to verify educational qualifications, if selected. If you have a Master’s level degree (or higher) it is a good idea to include transcripts from both your Bachelor’s program and your higher-level programs. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position. Additional Information For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Recruitment, relocation or other incentives may be offered if found to be in the best interest of the government.