Quality Assurance Program Manager

US Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is seeking exceptional candidates to join our mission to identify and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct across the IC. This position is an excepted service GS-14 open to the public and current federal employees, with eligibility considerations for internal hires.

Key responsibilities include applying auditing and inspection concepts, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and presenting findings clearly to leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of auditing concepts, principles, practices, and techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of inspection and evaluation concepts, principles and techniques to ensure inspections, reviews, and evaluations are timely and of technical quality.
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills to develop expert recommendations based on data and present clear conclusions.
• Strong ability to present information in memoranda, reports, or other written materials for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to coordinate with IC offices and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct across the IC.
• Apply auditing and evaluation standards to ensure quality and timeliness of work.
• Prepare clear memoranda and reports for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Auditing concepts

Inspection concepts

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is searching for exceptional candidates to join us in fulfilling our mission to identify and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct across the 18 elements of the Intelligence Community. We uphold the integrity of the IC and amplify its impact through independent oversight that demands accountability and drives excellence. IC OIG has four offices: Legal Counsel, Audits & Inspections, Investigations & Intake, and Strategy & Support. 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 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.