The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Office of Inspector General (FHFA-OIG) promotes the economy, efficiency, and integrity of FHFA's programs and operations by conducting audits, investigations, evaluations, and reviews and recommending courses of action designed to support FHFA's mission of ensuring a safe and sound mortgage finance system that provides reliable liquidity and funding for housing finance and community investment.

Duties

This position is in the Office of Audits. The ideal candidate for this position will possess expertise and skills in leading IT performance audits in conformance with applicable professional standards and FHFA OIG policy. Lead teams in conducting audits IT systems and information systems security programs and practices to determine the degree of management effectiveness, operating efficiency, economy, and security with which auditees' systems are operating. Working with the IT Audit Manager and IT Audit Director, develop plans for assigned audits within the established scopes, and lead teams in the development of technical procedures and steps needed to accomplish audit objectives. Review work products prepared by team members to ensure accuracy and sufficiency of support for identified weaknesses in IT systems security and information systems program and practices, and compliance with applicable professional standards and FHFA OIG policy. Conduct and/or participate in briefings with OA and auditee management to discuss issues, status of audits, outcomes of testing, and audit results. Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in the event an audit is contracted. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience: For the EL-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the EL/GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: demonstrated experience, and applying, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-130, Appendix III, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and guidelines when conducting performance audits over information technology/cyber security, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) or equivalent non-federal auditing standards and guidelines. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: A. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. B. 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. C. 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. D. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendation.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF AUDIT Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]