Assistant Director (Information Systems)

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Job Summary:
Responsible for day-to-day management and direction of assigned audits required in evaluating information system activities of the U.S. House of Representatives (House).  All work is performed in compliance with the Office of Inspector General Policies and Procedures Manual.  All duties are performed in the highest ethical manner, while exhibiting the OIG Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation.

Major Duties:
- Independently and concurrently plan, manage, and lead multiple information systems audits of general and applications controls, data integrity, IT project management, system development lifecycle, acquisitions and/or information resources management.
- Identify potential audit tools (i.e. scanning software and operating system scripts) and review the methodology for using the audit tools to test systems for vulnerabilities, analyze the data produced, and translate the data into validated audit issues.
- Manage and perform audits, including developing audit plans, identifying relevant data sources, coordinating access to data, performing highly complex analysis of audit documents/data, and developing audit findings.
- Assess the risk and significance to House systems/operations of issues identified from assigned audits.
- Lead and conduct briefings, entrance conferences, meetings, and exit conferences.
- Manage and produce work products to include audit work papers, briefings, reports, and Information Systems (IS) Division standard operating procedures.
- Communicate issues to OIG senior management and the appropriate level of stakeholders throughout the audit, along with the need for corrective actions.  Address and resolve conflict with the appropriate level of management.
- Brief IS Director on work performed, audit issues identified, and any unexpected delays or problems.
- Identify long-term audit risk areas and work with IS Director to incorporate into the risk-based annual audit plan.  Prepare fact sheets, as necessary.
- Stay apprised of current audit techniques, issues, and trends in information systems and systems security. Is a subject matter expert for IS Division in multiple technologies and audit areas.
- Contribute to improving the IS Division and OIG office through efforts such as: identifying and implementing new and improved processes, techniques, and tools; proposing and reviewing process changes needed to implement improvements, and sharing knowledge and providing assistance.

Other Duties:
- Propose personal training and development plans.
- Supervise and review contractor performance.
- Lead and participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Leadership and Management:
- Contribute to staff development by assisting staff in creating individual training and development plans. Provide input to IS Director on division-wide plans for training, development, and advancement.
- Provide clear guidance and direction to IS Division staff on their assignments, audit processes, and execution.  Review work of assigned staff and provide timely feedback on their performance.
- Contribute to managing staff performance by recognizing staff contributions, addressing performance issues, and providing input for staff evaluations.
- Contribute to recruiting and retaining qualified staff.
- Represent the division; responsible for providing leadership in absence of the Director.

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Qualifications

Requirements

Education:
- Undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law) An undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours of accounting (may include up to 6 semester hours in business law) is required.
- Must have either: (i) an applicable graduate degree and one professional certification, or (ii) two professional certifications.  Qualifying certifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, and CGFM.

Experience:
Extensive experience and knowledge of information systems, information systems security, information systems management, information systems auditing, computer operating systems, network protocols, and audit scanning tools and techniques.  Additional experience in:
- Coordinating and establishing deadlines;
- Developing and recommending solutions; and
- Providing developmental opportunities for staff, constructive feedback on performance, identifying potential performance issues, and providing guidance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of government auditing standards;
- Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management concepts;
- Knowledge of performance management and staff development concepts;
- Work management;
- Ability to work non-standard work hours, as needed;
- Ability to switch job priorities; overcome obstacles;
- Communicate complex ideas/facts clearly in a well-organized manner and actively listen;
- Examine complex situations using facts; draw unbiased conclusions;
- Ability to display understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact in various interactions; establish and maintain positive working relationships, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and implement conflict management;
- Collaborate with others, facilitate achievement of goals, build team cohesiveness, and share information and provide assistance in team efforts;
- Apply skills, methods, and tools; gather and analyze data;
- Execute processes/procedures required by the OIG Policies and Procedures Manuals, and identify and implement process change;
- Manage staff performance development;
- Motivate staff towards achieving a common goal; and
- Inspire team through a shared vision, and create an environment where staff feel valued and fulfilled.

Additional Requirements:
- Pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting.
- Pre-employment drug test.
- Must reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or meet House employment eligibility requirements.

Work Environment and Location:
This position is based in Washington, DC. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Telework may be available at the discretion of the Inspector General. Overnight travel is rare.

Veteran’s Preference Applicants:
Veterans’ Preference is applied in accordance with the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). See application instructions for details.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

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