The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IC IG) was established within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) by the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The IC IG's organizational divisions include Audit, Investigations, Inspections and Evaluations, Mission Support Division, the Center for Protected Disclosures, and Counsel to the Inspector General.

Duties

The Audit Division is responsible for providing independent and objective audits of the Intelligence Community and ODNI to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs and operations, and to reduce fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Audits are conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Leads an audit branch with one or more GS-14s (or one or more Auditors-in Charge). Plans and assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirement of the assignment, and the capabilities of the employee; giving advice, counsel, or instructions to employees on both technical work and administrative matters; interviewing candidates for positions; recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment; hearing and resolving complaints; and identifying developmental and training needs of employees and providing for appropriate training experiences. Furthers equal employment opportunity in all areas. Duties and responsibilities include: Approves basic concept and approach for audits, audit guide, and staff assignments to each project. Provides guidance and direction to Auditors-in-Charge (GS-14s and, as appropriate, GS-13s) regarding audit approach and techniques, audit execution, audit objectives, the maintenance of audit schedules, and the value of findings and recommendations. Conducts audit progress reviews. Establishes and maintains effective liaison and coordination with senior representatives of Inspector General organizations, the IC Community, Office of Management and Budget, other Federal agencies, and contractors, consistent with information needs of the assigned area(s) of responsibility. May serve as chairperson or a member of ad hoc committees. Remains aware of matters that may impact audit activities. Ensures that audit customers and related organizations are informed of audit plans, programs, progress reports, and recommended actions. Performs research to develop substantive audit proposals for inclusion in long-range and annual audit plans. Directs the development of audit reports and/or trend reports requiring analysis of complex programs/processes for assigned areas. Ensures that draft and final reports are written in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and IC IG Audit standards and are staffed appropriately with management officials. Determines whether corrective actions taken or proposed by management are adequate. Prepares correspondence and briefings for the IC IG. Maintains security and accountability of classified information. Lead and plan initiatives to identify and make recommendations to ODNI and IC senior leaders regarding actions they should take to remedy issues identified in audits in order to promote compliance, efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in the administration of programs and operations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
• Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.

Qualifications

Mastery level professional knowledge of auditing in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards in order to systematically examine and appraise management reports, management controls, policies and practices that affect or reflect the operating results of an activity; and to develop and execute audit policies and programs; conduct performance and/or financial audits; or conduct activities related to detection of fraud, waste and abuse. Mastery-level experience and demonstrated sustained ability to apply critical thinking and analytical abilities. Exhibits exceptional use of logic and reason to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to identified findings. Expert ability to direct tasks, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development at all levels to provide the IC IG competent, experienced staff. Expert oral and written communication skills to present clear and concise information, answer detailed questions, and write memoranda and reports that effectively explain the status of highly sensitive findings and positions. Expert skill in interpersonal relations techniques to meet and deal effectively with others at all levels of authority, and to exert a positive influence when strong differences of opinion may exist. Expert ability to lead by example and exemplify IC IG core values of Integrity, Independence, Commitment, Diversity, and Transparency; and, demonstrated knowledge of the mission, organization, and functions of the IC IG, ODNI, and Intelligence Community. Applicant must have at least 8 years of auditing experience, preferably with at least 4 years in the IG or Federal audit community. Desired Requirements Desired qualifications include an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study or a combination of education and relevant experience, and OIG relevant professional certifications. Examples are as follows: Degrees or combination of education and relevant experiences related to: Accounting, Auditing, Business, Finance, IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Analysis, or similar. Certifications related to: Certified Public Accounting (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Security+ or Network+, COTR Levels I, II, III, or similar.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF AUDITS Director Of National Intelligence Washington, DC 20511 US
• Name: Vacancy Team ODNI
• Email: [email protected]