The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. We offer telework and excellent work-life flexibilities and encourages Schedule A and diverse applicants. The OIG's Audit Division is seeking highly motivated professionals to evaluate DOJ programs and processes, to ensure the intended results, to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse of DOJ programs and resources.

Duties

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is a statutorily created independent entity that works to prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in DOJ programs and personnel, and to promote economy and efficiency in those programs. In carrying out its audit mission, the OIG contributes to and issues products, such as reports, advisories, briefings, and congressional testimonies with recommendations focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of DOJ programs in support of the agency's mission. The Assistant Inspector General for Audit is responsible for overseeing the Audit Division and audit engagements that involve all DOJ programs and operations. The OIG performs audits at the request of Congress as well as self-initiating engagements in support of the OIG's strategic plan. As a Supervisory Performance Auditor (Assistant Director of CSITAO), your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Overseeing contractor performance of FISMA and other IT-related audits and ensuring the objective and systematic examination of records, management reports, management controls, policies and practices impacting the operating results of Department IT programs, missions, and operations, are done in accordance with applicable standards, including Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and DOJ OIG policies and procedures. Supervising the planning and execution of FISMA and other IT-related audits or reviews of major DOJ and contractor IT systems, operational methods, assessment risks, management controls, and other IT related activities in accordance with generally accepted information security auditing standards and guidelines. The incumbent also directly supervises an assigned audit staff of multiple professionals. The incumbent is responsible for supervising the planning and coordination of the audit work, reviewing audit products, and monitoring the audit staff in performing assigned audit responsibilities while maintaining contact with key line officials to determine their plans and priorities as related to the audit efforts. Maintains quality control procedures within the team to ensure quality and integrity of project products. For reports, ensures effective implementation of quality control procedures that adhere to applicable GAGAS and OIG policies including working paper preparation and approval, referencing, and required checklists and certifications. Identifying and proposing ways to improve production or increase the quality of audit work and conceptualizing innovation to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Identifying and assessing risk within programs, functional units, and organizations, conceptualizes well-researched, actionable audit proposals that address high-risk or critical matters expected to benefit from independent oversight. Presenting audit findings to stakeholders and, using fact-based arguments, persuades persons or groups when there was disagreement on the merits of recommended actions. Communicates OIG strategic and organizational goals to subordinate staff and inspires staff to engage in meeting these goals. Represents the OIG and/or the Department at conferences and meetings with other federal agencies, private industry, and professional IT and audit organizations. Demonstrates integrity and professionalism in executing responsibilities. Plans and schedules work to be accomplished by subordinates and assigns work both verbally and through various automated systems based on priorities, difficulty, requirements, and capabilities of subordinates. Adjusts priorities as needed. Approves or denies leave as mission dictates. Ensures timely and accurate responses to management and employee requests. Contributes to standard operating procedures for office staff and provides advice or instruction to employees, as needed, on both technical and administrative matters. Identifies and relates ways to improve production or increase the quality of audit work directed and establishes deadlines and priorities for major projects.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be subject to a probationary period.
• This is not a remote position. Telework allowable in accordance with agency policy; In-Office attendance required.

Qualifications

Required Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or Accounting. OR A 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; or completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. Additional related and accepted degrees include: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations, National/Homeland Security, Forensics, Government/History, Intelligence Analysis, Law/Legal Studies, Political Science, Public Management, Public Policy, Security Policy, Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), and Supply Chain Management. AND Specialized Experience To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience at this level includes: - Leading complex, multi-location (organization-wide) FISMA or other IT related audits, evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) - Supervising teams while resolving problems that impact project goals; - Developing and designing FISMA or other IT-related audit or evaluation plans analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of various programs, operations, and functions of an organization's IT infrastructure; - Analyzing audit results to make recommendations for changes in agency policy to ensure program integrity; and - Managing all aspects of multiple FISMA or other IT-related engagements including data collection, analysis and audit follow-up. - Working with contractors, such as serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent). All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. For foreign education, see: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

You must submit an unofficial transcript that supports the positive education requirement.

Contacts

• Address Audit Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Office of Human Resources
• Phone: 2026164501
• Email: [email protected]