Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens Position located in: Information & Tech Dir, IT Audit Support (ITAS), ZTG. Applicants on Cleveland list may be considered for positions in Bratenahl. This announcement may be used to fill other positions within the Info & Tech Directorate.

Duties

Provides technical advice regarding information systems security efforts, compliance and audit efforts for the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM) initiative for the agency. Develops and performs independent and objective assessments, audits, reviews and evaluations of enterprise information systems and FISCAM information systems internal controls. Reviews, certifies and advises on the correction of FISCAM controls in accordance with FISCAM and NIST standards. Formulates and maintains sustainment plans for recurring and ongoing agency information systems FISCAM controls. Identifies IT security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades. Evaluates cost benefit, economic and risk analysis in security decision making processes. Analyzes security strategies and development efforts to ensure and recommend approach and validate baseline security safeguards are installed. Provides integration of enterprise security programs, compliance efforts and GAO FISCAM audit requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process. Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: Developing and implementing guidance to protect information technology systems, overseeing system security certifications, conducting security audits, identifying IT risk and vulnerabilities and determining level of IT protection needed; interpreting, managing, or facilitating changes to cybersecurity policies and procedures; developing cybersecurity controls for common IT processes based on best practices, policies and laws; resolving security issues within a systems environment. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Contacts

• Address DFAS - INFO AND TECHNOLOGY DIR OFFICE 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil