This position is located in the Office of Audit, Security and Information Technology Services, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). You will use your knowledge of Information Technology (IT) principles, concepts, and methods by conducting audits: 1) of existing IT programs and systems, 2) of IT systems being developed or modified, and 3) to ensure rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices.

Duties

As an Information Technology Specialist (Information Technology Auditor), you will: - Conduct audits of the most complex IRS information technology systems, operational methods, and other related IT activities. Recommend policies, procedures and techniques attributable to audits of IRS information technology systems. - Perform tests and evaluations, obtain samples, and retrieve and analyze computer- processed information. - Conduct interviews, management briefings, and entrance and exit conferences to exchange information and provide results to management. - As needed, provide technical assistance to auditors engaged in conducting complex managerial and financial audits and special assignments to assess program efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with program laws, regulations and other provisions. - Prepare and review work papers and audit reports in accordance with standards, policies and procedures. Adeptly use office suite and workpaper software in meeting documentation requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: -Conducting and planning information technology audits or projects in accordance with applicable standards. AND Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following in relation to information technology audits or projects: Communicating issues identified; Recommending courses of action; Performing briefings and/or presentations to management to defend a position or to gain support from the audience. OR -Experience working for a tax administration organization in the areas of systems development or operations/maintenance or security. In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must also show proficiency in 1) attention to detail, 2) customer service, 3) oral communication, and 4) problem solving. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Audit- Deputy Inspector General for Audits Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]