Assistant Director (Information Systems)

House of Representatives • Washington, DC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day management and direction of assigned audits evaluating information system activities of the U.S. House of Representatives. Work must comply with the Office of Inspector General Policies and Procedures Manual and be performed in accordance with the OIG Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation. The position is based in Washington, DC, and work is primarily performed in an office environment. Telework may be available at the Inspector General’s discretion; overnight travel is rare.

The Assistant Director leads multiple information systems audits, evaluates risks and audit findings, oversees work products, and communicates issues and corrective-action needs to senior management and stakeholders. The role also provides guidance and feedback to staff, contributes to staff development and performance management, supports recruiting and retention, and provides leadership for the division in the Director’s absence.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours in accounting; up to 6 of those hours may be in business law.
• Must have either an applicable graduate degree and one professional certification, or two professional certifications. Qualifying certifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, and CGFM.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of information systems, information systems security and management, information systems auditing, computer operating systems, network protocols, and audit scanning tools and techniques.
• Experience coordinating work and establishing deadlines.
• Experience developing and recommending solutions.
• Experience providing staff development opportunities, constructive performance feedback, guidance, and identification of potential performance issues.
• Knowledge of government auditing standards and risk assessment and risk management concepts.
• Knowledge of performance management and staff development concepts.
• Ability to manage work, switch priorities, overcome obstacles, and work non-standard hours as needed.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and facts clearly and in an organized manner, and to listen actively.
• Ability to examine complex situations using facts and draw unbiased conclusions.
• Ability to interact with understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact; maintain positive working relationships; contribute to organizational effectiveness; and manage conflict.
• Ability to collaborate, facilitate goals, build team cohesiveness, share information, and assist with team efforts.
• Ability to apply skills, methods, and tools and gather and analyze data.
• Ability to execute OIG Policies and Procedures Manual processes and procedures, and identify and implement process changes.
• Ability to manage staff performance and development, motivate staff toward common goals, and inspire teams through a shared vision while creating an environment where staff feel valued and fulfilled.
• Pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.
• Pre-employment drug test is required.
• Must reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area; relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet House employment eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Independently and concurrently plan, manage, and lead multiple information systems audits involving general and application controls, data integrity, IT project management, system development lifecycle, acquisitions, and information resources management.
• Identify potential audit tools, such as scanning software and operating system scripts; review their use in testing systems for vulnerabilities; analyze resulting data; and translate it into validated audit issues.
• Manage and perform audits by developing audit plans, identifying relevant data sources, coordinating access to data, analyzing complex audit documents and data, and developing audit findings.
• Assess the risk and significance of issues identified in assigned audits to House systems and operations.
• Lead and conduct briefings, entrance conferences, meetings, and exit conferences.
• Manage and produce audit work papers, briefings, reports, and Information Systems Division standard operating procedures.
• Communicate audit issues and corrective-action needs to OIG senior management and appropriate stakeholders throughout the audit; address and resolve conflicts with the appropriate level of management.
• Brief the IS Director on work performed, identified audit issues, unexpected delays, and problems.
• Identify long-term audit risk areas and work with the IS Director to incorporate them into the risk-based annual audit plan; prepare fact sheets as needed.
• Stay current on audit techniques, issues, and trends in information systems and systems security, and serve as a subject matter expert in multiple technologies and audit areas for the IS Division.
• Help improve the IS Division and OIG by identifying and implementing improved processes, techniques, and tools; proposing and reviewing process changes; sharing knowledge; and providing assistance.
• Propose personal training and development plans.
• Supervise and review contractor performance.
• Lead and participate in special projects and other assigned tasks.
• Assist staff in creating individual training and development plans, and provide input to the IS Director on division-wide training, development, and advancement plans.
• Provide clear guidance to IS Division staff on assignments, audit processes, and execution; review assigned staff work and provide timely feedback.
• Contribute to staff performance management by recognizing contributions, addressing performance issues, and providing input for evaluations.
• Contribute to recruiting and retaining qualified staff.
• Represent the division and provide leadership in the Director’s absence.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior