This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Audit, Assessment and Management, Audit and Review Division (ARD).

Duties

Develops audit plans for major agency operating programs, including the audit approach and criteria to be used. Leads individual and concurrent audits required by major program operations, such as audits of highly sensitive information systems. Manages special projects that have a significant impact on the delivery of customer support services. For example, plans and coordinates actions with interagency infrastructure protection groups to ensure an integrated response to problems of a potentially extensive nature. Plans, coordinates, or consults on information technology (IT)-related work efforts, such as coordinated or managed projects involving interrelated disciplines and multiple stages of the system development lifecycle. Influences or motivates individuals or groups who work toward mutual goals and who have basically cooperative attitudes. For example, is sought out in a consultant capacity by colleagues within and outside the agency. Provides expert analysis and devises solutions for highly complex information technology problems, such as resolving critical issues affecting the configurations of the information technology infrastructure. Analyzes and develops solutions or provides assessments of critical IT issues, such as integration/interoperability issues, emerging technologies and their application to business processes, and optimization of existing architecture. Evaluates and reviews use of resources, plans future needs, and works with others to combine efforts and coordinate comprehensive plans. For example, implements and maintains enterprise servers and systems. Manages IT projects involving interrelated disciplines and multiple stages of the system development lifecycle.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Subject to background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Federal payments are required to be made by Direct Deposit.
• Requires registration for the Selective Service. Visit www.sss.gov.
• Pre-employment drug testing required.
• 1-year probationary period may be required.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk

Qualifications

Basic Entry Requirements: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include: Conduct long-term audits for a wide range of information technology systems and issues, such as determining if adequate security and integrity controls are in place by auditing computer systems, management controls, information technology strategies, and organizational structures of the assigned program. Carry out broad audit assignments that require integrated analysis of a number of different accounting systems. Choose audit areas to be covered and plans efforts in different locations and at different organizational management levels. Coordinate plans with outside agencies. Work with highly interpretive laws and regulations, and targets audits at highly controversial problems. Develop new audit approaches where no precedent exists. Perform audits that may require an extended period of time to complete, such as more than one year. Conduct follow-up on audit resolution and corrective actions. Report audit findings that may shape major programs, affect compliance with new legislation, or facilitate the resolution of long-standing problem areas of vital importance to the agency. Provide expert analysis and advice on complex program related information technology (IT) issues or problems where new analytical techniques must be developed to identify and evaluate findings. Based on operations and changing program requirements, identify relevant issues. Collect relevant information from many varied sources, some of which are difficult to access. Make authoritative recommendations. Technical Qualifications: Applicants who meet the basic entry and minimum qualification requirements, as described above, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Auditing Information Resources Strategy and Planning Audit Reporting Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF AUDIT, ASSESSMENT, AND MANAGEMENT 810 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 US
• Name: Mickenzie Driscoll
• Phone: 202-598-1672
• Email: [email protected]