Clarification from the agency

Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps. ONLY SNIS EMPLOYEES CAN APPLY. FORMER GS AND CURRENT GS EMPLOYEES MAY NOT APPLY.

Component Mission:

The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IC IG) was established within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) by the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The IC IG's organizational divisions include Audit, Investigations, Inspections and Evaluations, Mission Support Division, the Center for Protected Disclosures, and Counsel to the Inspector General.

Major Duties and Responsibilities (MDRs):

Advise the Inspector General and Principal Deputy Inspector General on audit matters affecting ODNI, the IC, and other Offices of the Inspectors General.

Represent the IC IG in communicating and prioritizing IC-wide audit requirements with ODNI senior leaders and other stakeholders to ensure ODNI understands and complies with federal laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines.

Oversee professional level staff in the planning, conduct, and reporting of financial and performance audits, attestations, or agreed-upon procedures for organizational activities within the Intelligence Community (IC) and the ODNI in compliance with the Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards (GAS).

Develop short and long-term goals and initiatives for the Audit division that support the IC IG strategic plan, and strengthen and improve oversight of ODNI and IC-wide programs and activities; IC IG hiring practices and internal processes; and, collaboration and communication with our partners in the IC.

Oversee audit functions and activities to include staff workload determinations; planning and scheduling of audits; coordination of organizational audit planning, goals, and objectives; and, development of the annual work plan.

Oversee the management and execution of multiple complex audits including the development of audit objectives and methodologies; the gathering and analysis of data; and, the development and presentation of findings and recommendations to senior IC and ODNI officials.

Lead and manage professional staff, including evaluating performance and writing Performance Evaluation Reports, collaborating on goal setting, and providing feedback and guidance regarding personal and professional development opportunities.

Develop and manage the Audit Division's budget for personnel resources, travel, training, and other logistical needs.

Review all reports to ensure that they are clear and compelling, that conclusions are well supported, and that recommendations address the root cause of deficiencies identified to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of agency programs and operations.

Oversee the IC IG's contract with an Independent Public Accounting firm and other service agreements with the Central Intelligence Agency for audit services procured.

Lead the IC-wide Joint Audit Working Group to promote collaboration across the IC, identify audits, projects, and areas of concern that affect the IC and Federal government, and share best practices and lessons learned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
• Appointment is be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.

Qualifications

Mandatory and Educational Requirements:

Applicant must have at least 10 years of auditing experience, preferably with at least 5 years in the IG audit community. Applicant must also have supervisory experience.

A degree in auditing, or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting or Combination of education and experience. At least 10 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include at least one of the following:

A certificate as Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination;

Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g. 15 semester hours.

Demonstrated senior level experience in an oversight function supervising subordinate mangers and a diverse workforce conducting and reporting complex and comprehensive audits of an organization's internal and external activities in accordance with the Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards. Demonstrated ability to evaluate the effectiveness of alternate solutions, courses of action, and strategies to address complex, controversial, and multi-faceted issues to improve organizational performance.

Expert knowledge of auditing concepts, principles, practices, and techniques; and the ability to analyze, plan, organize, direct and adjust functions as needed to ensure work products are timely, technically conform with Government Auditing Standards, and meet program requirement objectives. Exhibits knowledge and skill in the development and/or use of new or innovative auditing techniques or methodologies.

Advanced interpersonal skills and proven ability to represent the organization in formal and informal interactions. Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to communicate with a diverse workforce and various audiences; and, the ability to provide oral presentations and written products in a clear, concise, compelling, and relevant manner to persuade internal and external senior leadership, stakeholders, and people at all staff levels.

Expert ability to lead by example and exemplify IC IG core values of Integrity, Independence, Accountability, Diversity, and Transparency; and, demonstrated knowledge of the mission, organization, and functions of the IC IG, ODNI, and Intelligence Community.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, applicants must demonstrate in their resume and narrative statements they possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Competencies listed in this vacancy. Your resume should emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments, and results.

All applicants must submit written narratives of accomplishments that address each Mandatory Technical Competency and each ECQ separately. You must limit your narratives to 1 page per Mandatory Technical Competency and 2 pages per ECQ, not to exceed 10 pages. Failure to meet or fully address each Mandatory Technical Competency or ECQ will eliminate applicants from further consideration.

ECQ 1 - Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent in this ECQ is ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 - Results Drive: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organization to achieve common goals.

Desired Requirements:
Certifications/Licenses: One or more of the following certifications is desired, but not required.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.