Auditor - IT Audits

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Inspector General's (OIG), Office of Audits at SEC is seeking a qualified Auditor - IT Audits to examine SEC programs, operations, and technology-related activities for compliance with federal laws, regulations, policies, and standards.

This IT Audit position involves planning IT audits, developing workpapers, documenting findings, and presenting reports with recommendations, with required knowledge of NIST and FISMA.

Qualifications

• Degree in auditing or related field such as business/finance/public administration/accounting.
• Four years of performance auditing experience.
• Knowledge of IT auditing standards and relevant guidelines (NIST, FISMA).
• Ability to document findings and prepare reports with recommendations.

Education

Degree in auditing

Combination of education and experience (4+ years)

CIA or CPA certification

Auditing or accounting coursework

Job description

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.

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

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:

• 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.