Senior Auditor (Information Systems)

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

Major Duties for HS-12:
- Independently plan and lead information system audits of general and application controls, data integrity, system development lifecycle, acquisitions, and information resources management.
- Independently configure, use, and design tests for audit tools (i.e. scanning software and operating system scripts); test systems for vulnerabilities, analyze the data produced, and translate that data in validated audit issues.
- Manage and execute audits, including developing audit plans, identifying relevant data sources, coordinating access to data, performing 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.
- Conduct entrance conferences, meetings, interviews, and briefings.
- Produce work products to include audit work papers, briefings, and reports.
- Communicate issues to the appropriate level of stakeholder throughout the audit; address and resolve conflict with appropriate level of management.
- Brief Information Systems (IS) Assistant Director(s) and Director on work performed, audit issues identified, and any unexpected delays or problems.
- Stay apprised of current audit techniques, issues, and trends in information systems and systems security.  Is a subject matter expert for IS Division in at least one technology area and audit type (i.e. general controls, application controls, SDLC).
- Identify potential audit areas for the IS Division as part of the annual audit planning process and write fact sheets; assist less-senior auditors in developing fact sheets.
- Contribute to improving the IS Division and OIG office through efforts such as: identifying and implementing new and improved processes, techniques, and tools; proposing process changes needed to implement improvements; sharing knowledge; and providing assistance.

Other Duties:
- Propose personal training and development plans.
- Serve as the liaison to contractors and review quality of deliverables.
- Leads and participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Leadership:
- Provide clear guidance and direction to staff on their assignments and audit processes.  Review work of staff and provide timely feedback on their performance.

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Qualifications

Requirements

Education:
- 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. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of government auditing standards;
- Knowledge of risk assessment concepts;
- Knowledge and understanding of work management concepts;
- Ability to work non-standard hours, as needed;
- Ability to switch job priorities; overcome obstacles;
- Communicate complex ideas/facts, clearly in a well-organized manner and actively listen;
- Examine 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, 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;
- Demonstrate initiative when opportunities are made available; and
- Influence others to maximize efforts towards achievement of a goal.

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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