Auditor - IT Audits

The Office of Inspector General's (OIG), Office of Audits is seeking a well-qualified, experienced Auditor (Auditor • IT Audits). As an Auditor • IT Audit, you will conduct audits of the SEC's programs, operations, and technology-related activities to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, policies, and standards. In this role as a Auditor • IT Audits, you will evaluate internal controls, assess risks, and determine whether controls are working as intended. In addition, an auditor in the SEC OIG will make recommendations for improvement that will enhance agency efficiency and ensure federal funds are used efficiently, effectively, and for their intended purpose. Additional duties include: Performing professional auditing duties and support functions in the OIG. Assisting in developing audit programs and procedures to accomplish objectives. Studying and analyzing troublesome or sensitive areas subject to fraud, waste, and abuse frequently require working an audit program with only limited guidelines available. Developing sections of well-written reports and other materials documenting work performed, conclusions reached, and recommendations made. Researching regulations, policies, available past audit reports, organization charts, workflow charts, manuals, legislation, Comptroller General decisions, directives, or other pertinent documents and publications applicable to the audit. Analyzing the general audit objectives which may include audits to review compliance with regulations, operational effectiveness, adequacy of controls, adherence to accepted principles and practices. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-11 level for the grade 12. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-12 level for the grade 13. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. Degree in auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting; OR B. Combination of education and experience -- at least four (4) years of experience in Performance auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must include ONE of the following: 1. A certificate as Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; OR 2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-11 level. Specialized experience includes: 1) planning and conducting Information Technology (IT) audits, evaluations, or reviews of information systems and applications; AND 2) developing workpapers, documenting findings, or preparing reports with recommendations; AND 3) complying with applicable laws, regulations, standards/guidance (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST], Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA)) or agency policies and procedures; AND 4) conducting interviews to acquire or exchange information used in an evaluation, audit, or review. SK-13: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-12 level. Specialized experience includes: 1) planning and conducting Information Technology (IT) audits, evaluations, or reviews of information systems and applications; AND 2) developing and reviewing workpapers, documenting findings, and preparing reports with recommendations; AND 3) complying with applicable laws, regulations, standards/guidance (e.g., National Institute of Standards and Technology [NIST], Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA)) or agency policies and procedures; AND 4) conducting and leading interviews to acquire or exchange information used in an evaluation, audit, or review. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Critical Thinking • Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 2: Teamwork and Collaboration • Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives. Competency 3: Auditing • Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits. Competency 4: Program Analysis • Examines and analyzes different types of data to assess the organization or program, or specific issues within the organization or program, and make recommendations. You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here. Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.