Summary This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit Services. The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location. View the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) pay charts for more information: Salaries & Wages (opm.gov). Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length. Responsibilities Duties for the Audit & IT Officer, GS-15 include but not limited to: Assists the AIG in providing oversight and strategic direction to the Office of Audit Services (OAS) Cybersecurity and Information Technology Audit Division (CITAD). Provides guidance and assistance for developing and implementing information technology audit testing strategies. Plans, directs, and performs audits of information technology-based programs, activities, and operations. Determines major IT audit activities. Reviews computer system and data communications operating controls and assesses their implementation and security. Provides technical assistance to OIG personnel in HQ and throughout the regions for audits of highly complex computer systems which include a wide variety of computer-based management control systems of OPDIVs, grantees, and contractors. Reviews draft and final audit reports prepared by regional and divisional IT audit staff to ensure adequacy of coverage, adherence to GAGAS and established OAS reporting policies and procedures, and the application of the IT audit frameworks. Reviews audit reports addressing IT or other technically complex issues. Serves as representative of the OAS at meetings and conferences with Department officials, other Federal agencies, and professional organizations with respect to matters in assigned area of responsibility. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For the GS-14 grade level applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Directs cyber security and IT audits conducted of agencies nationwide; and Reviews cybersecurity and IT controls related to information technology systems; and Communicates audit findings to internal and external stakeholders; and Plans work to be accomplished, makes overall work assignments, and reviews audit products. 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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Education Additional Information Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses may be authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus may be offered. Repayment of student loans may be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual. Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov). Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at FairChanceAct@hhs.gov.
