Senior Auditor (Information Systems)

House of Representatives•Washington, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day accomplishment of assigned audit tasks evaluating information systems activities of the U.S. House of Representatives. Work is performed in compliance with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Policies and Procedures Manual and applicable professional standards, while upholding 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. Relocation expenses will not be paid. The Senior Auditor independently plans and leads information systems audits, manages audit execution, assesses risks and develops findings, and prepares audit work papers, briefings, and reports. The role also provides guidance and feedback to staff, serves as a subject matter expert in at least one technology area and audit type, contributes to annual audit planning, and supports improvement of IS Division and OIG processes, techniques, and tools.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours of accounting; up to 6 semester 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.
Knowledge of government auditing standards, risk assessment concepts, and work management concepts.
Ability to work non-standard hours as needed and switch job priorities and overcome obstacles.
Ability to communicate complex ideas and facts clearly and in an organized manner, and to actively listen.
Ability to examine situations using facts and draw unbiased conclusions.
Ability to demonstrate understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact; establish and maintain positive working relationships; contribute to organizational effectiveness; and implement conflict management.
Ability to collaborate, facilitate achievement of goals, share information, and provide assistance in team efforts.
Ability to apply skills, methods, and tools; gather and analyze data; and execute processes and procedures required by OIG Policies and Procedures Manuals.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and influence others to maximize efforts toward goal achievement.
Must complete a pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting.
Must complete a pre-employment drug test.
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 plan and lead audits of information systems general and application controls, data integrity, system development lifecycle, acquisitions, and information resources management.
Configure, use, and design tests for audit tools such as scanning software and operating-system scripts; test systems for vulnerabilities; analyze resulting data and develop validated audit issues.
Manage and execute audits by developing audit plans, identifying relevant data sources, coordinating data access, analyzing audit documents and data, and developing audit findings.
Assess the risk and significance of issues identified in assigned audits to House systems and operations.
Conduct entrance conferences, meetings, interviews, and briefings.
Produce audit work papers, briefings, and reports.
Communicate issues to appropriate stakeholders throughout audits and address and resolve conflicts with appropriate levels of management.
Brief IS Assistant Directors and the Director on work performed, audit issues, delays, and problems.
Stay current on audit techniques and information systems and systems security issues and trends; serve as a subject matter expert in at least one technology area and audit type.
Identify potential IS Division audit areas during annual audit planning, write fact sheets, and assist less-senior auditors with fact sheets.
Help improve the IS Division and OIG by identifying and implementing improved processes, techniques, and tools; proposing process changes; sharing knowledge; and providing assistance.
Propose personal training and development plans.
Serve as liaison to contractors and review the quality of their deliverables.
Lead and participate in special projects and other assigned tasks.
Provide staff with clear guidance and direction on assignments and audit processes; review staff work and provide timely performance feedback.