Duties Summary OIG audits and investigations lead to significant recoveries, the identification of cost-savings opportunities, and program improvements that directly enhance the U.S. Government's ability to extend development assistance, support economic growth, combat the spread of disease, promote
democratic reform, and address food insecurity to countries in the world. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities
• *Candidates that do not meet eligibility criteria under this announcement, but are eligible U.S. Citizens, may apply under open competitive announcement #OIG-19-DE-04DU.** As an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC-AUDITS) specializing in IT audits, you will: Conduct audits and examinations of headquarters and mission information technology and systems and programs to determine compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. Determine effectiveness of programs and operations and the achievement of program objectives to prevent the occurrence of waste, fraud, and abuse in USAID programs and operations. Conduct audits in compliance with professional audit standards and Inspector General (IG) audit policies and procedures. Determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the Agency's management of information technology and systems programs and operations; responsible for formulating conclusions and prepares written reports or segments thereof containing recommendations for corrective actions required on the part of USAID program officials. Perform quality reviews of audit reports, surveys, and special studies conducted by IG audit staff; reports findings of reviews and recommend further corrective actions, including changes in Agency policies and procedures as required. Brief audit mangers on progress of audits; identify significant audit areas which require decisions and presents recommendations and options on directions audits should take, including expansion or curtailment of initial audit efforts. Perform follow-up audits and reviews, and monitors progress of audit recommendations and other reports prepared by the Office of Audit or other Federal agencies.
Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional travel will be required; incumbent must be willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.
Supervisory status No
Promotion Potential 13 •Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management
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Conditions of Employment • U.S. Citizenship required • Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance • Designated and/or random drug testing required • Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid • International and overnight travel will be required • Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service Applicant must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If selected at the GS-13 level, selectee will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement. Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected, at the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.
Qualifications • *In addition to the mandatory education requirements specified in this announcement, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the increments shown below: • ***GS-12:** One year of accounting/auditing experience which is equivalent to the GS-11 level experience auditing IT systems. Examples of qualifying experience may include: conducting various audit types to include IT audits, and special assignments to assess program efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with program laws, regulations and other provisions; conducting valid and reliable research when analyzing internal and external information to assess risk factors and identifies high-risk areas; documenting in audit workpapers the results of audit review, using correct formats, including source, purpose, conclusion, and results. • *GS-13: • *One year of accounting/auditing responsibility which included reviewing IT programs/systems and FISMA audit experience obtained in an OIG or similar position equivalent to the GS-12 level. In addition to the specialized experience required at the GS-12 level, examples of qualifying experience may include: executing management and organizational principles and practices along with a mastery knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines and processes, and a thorough knowledge of principles, theories, practices, and techniques of information systems management, management, and auditing/inspecting/evaluating to plan and conduct reviews of the organization's IT operational programs and activities. FOREIGN DEGREE EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS: If you are applying and using education completed in foreign colleges or universities, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For more information on determining foreign degree equivalency, click on the following link: http://www.naces.org/aboutnaces.htm • *Note: Your answers to the assessment questions, which attest to your work experience, must** **be supported in your resume.**
Education No education requirements are established at the grade levels advertised in this occupational series.
Additional information More than one selection can be made using this vacancy announcement if future positions become available. The U.S. Agency for International Development is a part of E-Verify. E-Verify provides an automated link to Federal databases to help employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of the social security numbers. Please note that travel and relocation expenses will not be paid. Additional selections may be made from any certificate of eligibles that result from this announcement. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. TESTING DESIGNATED POSITIONS: These are Testing Designated Positions (TDPs) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. SELECTIVE SERVICE:The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position. For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit: http://www.sss.gov/ EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Telework People with Disabilities Read more
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. BASIS OF RATING: Qualified applicants receive a score of 70 to 100 percent before veteran's preference points are applied (if applicable). You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education and training you report relevant to the duties of this position. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered. The rating will be based on information provided in your resume and answers to the job specific self-assessment questions which shows that you possess the competencies required for this position. The highly qualified candidates are then determined and referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Selections are made from the highest quality category on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, physical disability, age, or political affiliation. This position requires the following core competencies: • Auditing • Audit Reporting • Problem Solving • Data Analysis • Technical Competence • Information Technology USAID must be able to conduct reference checks as part of its assessment process. Applicants who do not permit reference checks from previous employers may be disqualified. • *To preview questions please click here.** Read more
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance Secret
Drug test required Yes • Required Documents Help
Required Documents Documents That Are Required for Verification Of Eligibility: • Proof of military service (DD214s or other equivalent documents). • Proof of government service providing reinstatement eligibility Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 or other equivalent document • SF
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