Quality Assurance Program Manager

Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is seeking highly qualified professionals for an excepted service GS-14 position in McLean, VA. Open to the public and current GS-14s; eligibility requires documentation and adherence to agency standards.

The role demands extensive auditing and evaluation expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and proven ability to lead and collaborate with IC components and ODNI offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field as specified.
• At least 6 years of Auditing or related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Government Auditing Standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Auditing concepts

Inspection concepts

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

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.

Position Type and Eligibility

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.