Who May Apply

　　Job Opening : 51488

　　Open to ALL U.S. Citizens

　　Opening Date: December 22, 2023

　　Closing Date: January 08, 2024 11:59 pm (EST)

　　Questions regarding this opening should be directed to [email protected]

　　Job Summary

　　Position: Supervisory IT Auditor, GS-14

　　Division: Office of Internal Auditing (OIA)

　　Unit: National Security Audit Unit

　　Location: Washington, D.C.

　　Working Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm (flexible)

　　Salary: GS-14 $132,368.00 - $172,075.00

　　Full Performance level: GS-14

　　Number of Positions Available: 1

　　Duration: Full Time

　　Additional selections may be made from this announcement to fill positions within the same division when the position includes substantially the same duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

　　Key Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen Must be able to obtain a Top Secret-SCI clearance ALL applicants must verify completion of the basic education requirement by submitting a copy of college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

　　Mission Statement:

　　The mission of the FBI is to protect the American People and uphold the Constitution of the United States.

　　Major Duties: Designs and develops IT audit programs and conducts short and long range audit planning to assess compliance with policies, regulations, and laws. Leads complex audits (including, but not limited to IT-related controls assurance and controls readiness) to add value to the organization and support management's mission of mitigating risks. Develops creative solutions to controversial problems encountered during the examination of sophisticated and highly complex IT systems/networks. Initiates and leads conversations with senior management, stakeholders, program owners, and users to walk through entire audit processes, discusses audit findings and recommendations, and track corrective/mitigating action plans. Prepares and reviews technical components of audit reports and working papers to verify the proper use of audit techniques, the reasonableness of conclusions and recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards. Manages data analysis activities for the office, including supervising one or more data analysts in the preparation, processing and reporting of large amounts of data. Trains, mentors, and develops junior team members with a specific focus toward growing technical skillsets and equipping team members to advance in their career. Qualifications and Evaluations

　　Please make sure your specialized experience/requirement(s) can be identified in your resume. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

　　Your application will be evaluated and rated under the FBI's Candidate Rating Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement and will be compared to your responses to the online assessment questionnaire. High self-assessment in the vacancy questions that is not supported by information in your resume, and/or supporting documents may eliminate you from Most Competitive status.

　　Your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Most Competitive, Competitive, or Least Competitive. Names of candidates in the Most Competitive category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Veterans' preference will be applied.

　　All applicants will be rated on the following Competencies : CollaborationLeadershipAccountingAnalytic ThinkingAuditingManaging Human Resources Positive Education Requirement :

　　This position has a specific education requirement; all applicants must verify completion of this basic educational requirement by submitting a copy of their college transcripts by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

　　A. Degree in accounting, management information systems, or similar; or degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting or management information systems. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally as "accountant or/auditor.")

　　OR

　　B. Combination of education and experience- at least 4 years of experience in accounting/IT auditing, or an equivalent combination of accounting/IT auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting/IT auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or management information systems courses of appropriate type and quality; OR a certificate as Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Internal Auditor, or a Certified Information Systems Auditor obtained through written examination; OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or management information systems, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24 semester hours requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, management information systems, or a related field, (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or management information systems specialists has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of IT auditing and the related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4 year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting or management information systems, the applicants education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements provided you can show foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.

　　Specialized Experience (SE):

　　GS-14: Applicant must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level. SE is defined as follows:Experience conducting or leading detailed analysis, audits, or inspections of programs.Experience performing assessments and internal controls.Experience in accounting or resource management (Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Framework, or Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) compliance. How to Apply

　　For detailed instructions related to applying, uploading documents, withdrawing an application or updating your application, please review instructions on How to Apply . If applying online is a hardship, please use the contact information listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

　　Required Documents

　　To apply to this position, interested applicants must provide a complete application package by the closing date which includes:

　　Your resume, specifically noting relevant work experience and associated start and end dates A complete assessment questionnaire Other supporting documents ( if applicable ): College transcripts, if qualifying based on education or if there is a positive education requirement Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50; not applicable to current FBI employees Memorandum for Record (MFR), Please see Additional Information Most recent Performance Appraisal; not applicable to current FBI employees Veterans: DD 214; Disabled Veterans: DD 214, SF-15, and VA letter dated 1991 or later Documents that were uploaded one or more years ago will need to be uploaded again. Although an applicant may see these documents within their current profile, the HR Specialists may not have access to view them. All applicants are being asked to upload another copy to ensure the staffing units can review the complete application.

　　You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. If applying online is a hardship, please contact the HR Specialist listed in the vacancy announcement prior to the closing date for assistance.

　　What to Expect Next

　　Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The Most Competitive candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your status throughout the process.

　　Additional Information Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols. Positions with fitness for duty requirements or those that require international travel may require proof of certain vaccinations. The FBI is in the Executive Branch of the federal government. It is one of the components of the Department of Justice (DOJ). The FBI is the principle investigative arm of the DOJ. All FBI positions are in the excepted service. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and consent to a complete background investigation, urinalysis, and polygraph. You must be suitable for Federal employment; as determined by a background investigation. Failure to provide necessary and relevant information required by this vacancy announcement may disqualify you from consideration. Additional information will not be requested if your application is incomplete. You application will be evaluated solely on the basis of information you have submitted. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher-level duties. The selectee will be required to serve a one-year probationary period for initial assignment to a supervisory position. If you are hired, you will be required to serve a two-year probationary period. Probationary employees are precluded from being considered for all job opportunities until 12-months of their 24-month probationary period has concluded. Probationary Employees may be considered for competitive vacancies that are advertised within their respective division or field office after serving 90 days within the FBI. The probationary periods will be served concurrently. Memorandum for Record: Work performed outside assigned duties (that would not normally be documented on an SF-50, i. e., back-up duties), has to be documented in detail by an immediate supervisor in order to receive full credit for amount of time worked in that position. If no documentation is furnished no credit will be given for time worked in that position. The following notations must be specified in the documentation (Memorandum for Record): a. Percent of time worked in the particular position (cannot conflict with main duties)

　　b. The month/year work began

　　c. Frequency worked (i.e., daily, monthly, etc.)

　　d. Specific duties performed

　　Attach the Memorandum for Record to your application in the "Cover Letters and Attachments" section of My Career Tools on the Careers Home page. Please upload the attachment as type "Other."

　　Veterans' Preference

　　If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume and application. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

　　Nepotism

　　Nepotism is the act of favoring relatives in the hiring process, and is prohibited by law. Public officials are prohibited from hiring or promoting relatives or relatives of officials in their chain of command, as well as actively or indirectly endorse a relative's appointment or promotion.

　　During the hiring process, all selected candidates and FBI hiring managers will be required to certify they are not related to anyone involved in the hiring process.

　　Reasonable Accommodation Request

　　The FBI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please notify the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Affairs (OEEOA) Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Program by either e-mail at [email protected] , telephone at 202-324-2158, or FAX at 202-324-3976. Your request will receive an individualized assessment.

　　This e-mail address is only for reasonable accommodation requests. Please do not submit your application and/or any questions unrelated to reasonable accommodations. Should any applications be received, they will not be forwarded for consideration during the hiring process.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Except where otherwise prohibited by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

　　Benefits

　　The FBI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.

　　This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: http://www.opm.gov/insure/new_employ/index.asp

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