Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Quality Assurance Program Manager
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Summary
This is an excepted service GS-14 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-14 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-12 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility. Mandatory Requirements: Extensive knowledge of auditing concepts, principles, practices, and techniques to ensure audits are timely and of technical quality in conformance with Government Auditing Standards. Extensive knowledge of inspection and evaluation concepts, principles and techniques to ensure inspections, reviews, and evaluations are timely and of technical quality in conformance to Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency standards. Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and identify needs, requirements, and develop expert recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data, and arrive at a clear, logical, concise conclusion. Strong ability to present information in a succinct and organized manner in memoranda, reports, or other written documents, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Expresses information (ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Expresses ability to foster trust within the IC OIG and with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders. Ability to lead by example and work well with others in a team or group setting. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to coordinate and collaborate with ODNI and other Offices of the Inspector General internal and external to the IC. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration. Experience: At least 6 years of experience in Auditing or a related field such as accounting, inspections, or evaluations Desired Requirements: Certifications/licenses: Certified Public Accounting (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), COTR Levels I, II, III, or another applicable professional license or certification.
Major Duties
This position is in the IC OIG's Office of Audits (OAI) and Inspections and is responsible for providing quality assurance over independent and objective audits, inspections, and evaluations of the Intelligence Community and ODNI. The position ensures audits are conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States and inspections and evaluations are conducted in accordance with the Counsel of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation. The position also has responsibility over internal OAI policy and records management and is the key liaison with external partners for peer reviews. Duties include but aren't limited to: Provide OAI leadership with advice on handbook and policy development that meet applicable standards and address issues identified in audit, inspection, and evaluation projects that detract from IC OIG operational effectiveness. Work with leadership and project teams to strengthen reports and findings to ensure that recommendations and conclusions are adequately supported and meet Generally Accepted Government Accounting Standards, Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, or other applicable standards. Perform a quality assurance function to help detect fraud, waste, and abuse, and to provide reasonable assurance that auditors, inspectors, and evaluators are complying with applicable standards and that all reports adequately reflect the facts. Oversee/participate in the team obtaining sufficient reliable evidence through inspection, observation, inquiries, and confirmation to provide reasonable basis for an opinion regarding the activity or organization under examination. Perform reviews on completed audit, inspection, and evaluation reports. Make recommendations for report and product improvements. Set internal standards and policies for the quality assurance program; identify weaknesses and opportunities to improve reports and the quality assurance process. Liaise, as needed, for mandatory external peer reviews; lead or participate in IC OIG-led external peer reviews. Implement and maintain the system of quality management as required by GAGAS. Manage training records, verifying that auditors, inspectors, and evaluators comply with requirements for competence and CPE. Provide input and assist with compilation of the annual work plan, Management Challenges memorandum, and the IC OIG's semiannual reports to the Director of National Intelligence and Congress. Maintain the recommendations database; enter new recommendations and change the status when applicable until recommendations close. Serve as an IC OIG representative in quality assurance related community-based (CIGIE, ODNI, Big 6) working groups and, when necessary, lead ad hoc teams to plan and develop strategies. Answers OAI staff policy-related questions. Coordinates with GAO on matters of interpreting Generally Accepted Government Accounting Standards Contribute to strategic initiative development. Participate in and/or lead corporate initiatives that align with job function.
Required Documents
A complete application package must include: a. RESUME: Resumes must be no longer than two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two (2) pages will be removed from consideration. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the vacancy announcement, particularly the MDRs, and construct their resume to highlight their most significant experience and qualifications relevant to this job opportunity. You must ensure the resume contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: job title; name of employer; beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format), and hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. Additionally, include a detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills and responsibilities, to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable), and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). b. COVER LETTER: Applicants must submit a professional narrative as a supplement to the resume to elaborate on their qualifications and previous work performed. c. CURRENT SF-50: Federal Government employees must provide your official most recent SF-50 (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement). An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, is used to verify current federal status, position, title, grade, and organization of record. If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position. d. POSITION NUMBER: Reference the announcement number in the subject line on each document submitted. Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
How to Apply
We encourage you to read the entire announcement prior to submitting your application. In order to be considered, you must apply via USAJOBS. The ODNI will not accept emailed applications. Your application must be received by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be eligible for consideration. All attachments should be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents