Incumbent serves as a Technical Regulatory Assessments and Compliance Services (TRACS) Auditor with the National Indian Gaming Commissions (NIGC) Office of the Chief of Staff (OCOS), Division of Technology. This position is under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer who reports to the Chief Information Officer in the Division of Technology within the OCOS. The primary purpose of this position is to develop and document IT policies, standards, and procedures aligned with the Division of Technology and regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

The TRACS Auditor reviews existing policies, maintains a centralized policy repository, communicates policy updates, and collaborates with IT teams to ensure policies are enforceable. The position ensures all field technology auditing functions according to NIGC policies procedures and regulations which include investigating known or alleged violations of the IGRA and NIGC regulations. Other duties include IT services i.e. Information Technology Vulnerability Assessments (ITVA's), etc. and any additional Information Technology (IT) services approved by the Chief Technology Officer and/or Chief Information Officer and OCOS.

The TRACS Auditor position is designated as a Mobile Worker due to frequent travel. When not in travel status, you will work remotely from your home.

Major duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Prepares reports and testifies in administrative hearings or other proceedings as designated by the Commission.
2. Creates and provides the annual IT training material from inception to completion.
3. Advises Chief Technology Officer and senior Technology Division leadership on any information technological advances as it relates to the gaming industry that can assist technical guidance on regulations for Indian Gaming.
4. Performs gaming operations' audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with IGRA, NIGC regulations and the provisions of the tribal gaming ordinances/resolutions.
5. Develops and documents IT policies, standards and procedures to align with regulatory IT controls 25 CFR 543.20 TRACS controls and 25 CFR 547 technical standards.
6. Gathers and analyzes business requirements through interviews, workshops and data analysis. Translates requirements into functional specifications and process documentation. Identifies gaps between current processes and policy requirements, recommending solutions to align operations with governance standards.
7. Provides training and technical assistance to tribal governments, tribal regulatory authorities, gaming operation personnel and contract managers to ensure compliance with the IGRA and NIGC regulations.
8. Revises, if necessary, TRACS objectives designed to accommodate new technologies based on IGRA and NIGC regulations.
9. Maintains liaison as the Chief Technology Officers representative with the tribal governments with respect to IT related gaming matters.
10. Provides site specific training and public speaking engagements related to gaming technology standards and controls with implementation and testing to an audience with extremely varied technical and financial backgrounds.
11. Audits detailed general controls specific to tribal gaming operations, tribal governments, information technology plans, or any other examinations to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Commission, IGRA and the provisions of the tribal gaming ordinance/resolution.
12. May conduct audits to investigate alleged violations of the NIGC regulations, prepare reports and testifies in administrative hearings or other proceedings as designated by the Commission to hear such matters.

Salary Information
Salary is determined based on where you live. The posted salary is for those locations outside of a designated pay locality area (Rest of U.S.) For OPM salary tables please visit: 2026 Salary Tables

This position is in the excepted service and not subject to competitive service procedures. Competitive Civil Service status is not acquired under this appointment. New appointees to the excepted service must serve a two year trial period. Merit Promotion procedures do not apply.

Conditions of employment

1. You must be a U.S. Citizen.
2. You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
3. You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
4. You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
5. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet both the Basic Requirement AND Specialized Experience Requirement.

Basic Requirement:
To meet the basic qualification requirements for this position, you must have:
A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts, or higher level degree in: Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field from an accredited college or university. Degree must be from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
AND
Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

1. Attention to Detail- Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Communication- Expresses information clearly in oral and written format, taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

Specialized Experience (must meet all):

• Demonstrated knowledge of Electronic Gaming Machines for casinos in Tribal Gaming, relevant internal controls, IT policy standards and procedure development, participating manufacturers, industry protocols and industry best practices.
• The knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply and interpret IGRA and NIGC regulations, bulletins and other NIGC documents that pertain to Indian gaming.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to communicate and apply policies and methods required to conduct audits pertaining to matters of interest to NIGC, including, but not limited to, following a prescribed audit plan or developing an audit plan to address a specific inquiry, appropriately documenting substantive testing, observations and questionnaires, preparing concise and clear written reports reflecting audit findings and testifying in administrative hearings or other proceedings.
• Knowledge of various types of business analysis and the ability to train in various IT related policy and gaming encountered in Indian gaming operations.
• The ability to distinguish between Class II and III gaming as defined in IGRA and NIGC regulations.

Applicants must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver's license.

*A minimum of Five (5) years of post-collegiate Information Technology experience and three (3) years post-collegiate Indian and /or State gaming regulatory experience, as well as professional certification is preferred, but not required.


All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made.

To preview the assessment questionnaire click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12922044

Do not upload documents as an Adobe portfolio. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

Your resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement and OPM qualification standards for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. New Federal requirements limit resumes to two pages. If your resume is longer than two pages, only the first two pages may be used to assess your qualifications.

Your application package must include: (1) Resume showing relevant experience as written in your own words.(2) Completed online Assessment Questionnaire; (3) College transcript (if applicable) for verification of qualifying education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; (4) Certificates, license, etc. (if applicable)

NOTE: If you submit an incomplete application, you will be given credit only for the information you provide. You are responsible for submitting all required documentation in support of your application in order to receive full credit for your experience, education, training, veterans preference, and/or Indian preference.

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