Auditor - IT Audits

In this role as a Auditor - IT Audits, you will evaluate internal controls, assess risks, and determine whether controls are working as intended.

In addition, an auditor in the SEC OIG will make recommendations for improvement that will enhance agency efficiency and ensure federal funds are used efficiently, effectively, and for their intended purpose. Additional duties include: Performing professional auditing duties and support functions in the OIG.

Assisting in developing audit programs and procedures to accomplish objectives. Studying and analyzing troublesome or sensitive areas subject to fraud, waste, and abuse frequently require working an audit program with only limited guidelines available.

Developing sections of well-written reports and other materials documenting work performed, conclusions reached, and recommendations made.

Researching regulations, policies, available past audit reports, organization charts, workflow charts, manuals, legislation, Comptroller General decisions, directives, or other pertinent documents and publications applicable to the audit.

Analyzing the general audit objectives which may include audits to review compliance with regulations, operational effectiveness, adequacy of controls, adherence to accepted principles and practices.

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-11 level for the grade 12. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-12 level for the grade 13. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector.

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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. Degree in auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting; OR B.

Combination of education and experience -- at least four (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 include ONE of the following: 1.

A certificate as Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; OR 2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-11 level.

Specialized experience includes: 1) planning and conducting Information Technology (IT) audits, evaluations, or reviews of information systems and applications; AND 2) developing workpapers, documenting findings, or preparing reports with recommendations; AND 3) complying with applicable laws, regulations, standards/guidance (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST], Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA)) or agency policies and procedures; AND 4) conducting interviews to acquire or exchange information used in an evaluation, audit, or review.

SK-13: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level.

Specialized experience includes: 1) planning and conducting Information Technology (IT) audits, evaluations, or reviews of information systems and applications; AND 2) developing and reviewing workpapers, documenting findings, and preparing reports with recommendations; AND 3) complying with applicable laws, regulations, standards/guidance (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST], Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA)) or agency policies and procedures; AND 4) conducting and leading interviews to acquire or exchange information used in an evaluation, audit, or review.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.

Competency 2: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives. Competency 3: Auditing - Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.

Competency 4: Program Analysis - Examines and analyzes different types of data to assess the organization or program, or specific issues within the organization or program, and make recommendations.