Position Description
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience
8
Summary
Directs and oversees Office of Inspector General (OIG) performance audits, attestations, financial audits, inspections, evaluations, and other analytical reviews of programs and activities of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). These reviews may evaluate the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs and activities; the presentation and accuracy of financial statements, budget data, and financial performance reports; the effectiveness of internal controls; the adequacy of security measures, to include those relating to management information systems/information technology; the safeguarding of assets, including sensitive information; and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Assists in providing input to the OIG’s overall strategic direction with respect to audit, attestation, inspection, evaluation, and other review activities; and, together with the other OIG managers, is responsible for the accomplishment of goals and objectives established in the OIG’s Strategic and Annual Plans.
- Plans, directs, and oversees the execution of reviews performed by subordinate staff and serves as a consultative resource to other OIG managers. Carefully monitors the quality of work and the status of milestones and deliverables, particularly with respect to significant, highly complex, and/or legislatively mandated reviews. Ensures deadlines, particularly those that are statutorily mandated, are met. Sets expectations and provides performance feedback to assigned staff and on-the-job training to enhance staff knowledge, skills, and abilities. As appropriate, identifies and facilitates staff development opportunities.
- Based on a supervisory review of a project’s evidence and findings, reviews and approves reports to be elevated for senior OIG management review and signature. Guides report development and is responsible for the overall quality and quantity of work products produced by staff assigned to projects. Assists in preparing briefings and memoranda to the Board, division directors, Federal Reserve System officials, and other governmental agencies on project results or other matters.
- Assists in preparing applicable portions of the OIG’s semiannual report to Congress. Coordinates and prepares testimony for congressional hearings or briefing materials for presentation to congressional staff.
- Assists in developing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with OIG policies and procedures and quality assurance practices. Ensures compliance with applicable standards and guidelines established for the federal OIG community. May provide support to the OIG’s quality assurance function; may provide technical oversight of contractor performance.
- Coordinates audit, attestation, inspection, evaluation, and other reviews with other OIGs, including the OIGs for the Department of the Treasury and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Represents the OIG at meetings of federal audit, inspection, and evaluation groups, the Government Accountability Office, and entities within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. Provides direct support and technical advice to the Inspector General regarding work involving audit, attestation, inspection, evaluation, and other reviews within the OIG community.
- Provides expert advice on audits, attestations, inspections, evaluations, and other reviews and handles complex technical questions. May personally lead or conduct an audit, attestation, inspection, evaluation or other review of an unusually complex or sensitive nature. As part of a career development assignment, may conduct or lead an administrative investigation or management advisory engagement of an unusually complex or sensitive nature.
- Provides and/or supports training within the Board’s OIG and the Federal OIG community.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or similar area, or equivalent experience, plus at least eight years of progressive specialized experience in auditing, inspecting, evaluating, or reviewing programs obtained in an OIG or similar program, including two years of direct or indirect management/ supervisory experience including the accomplishment of objectives through the leadership of direct reports and/or project teams and the evaluation of performance, or comparable position. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, and is subject to the Board’s drug testing program. Requires expert knowledge of auditing, evaluation, inspection, management, and/or analytical principles, techniques, methods, and procedures, including Government Auditing Standards and other applicable standards or guidance. Requires the ability to direct, coordinate, and consult on audit, inspection, evaluation, and other review activities. Requires strong knowledge of the Board’s, the Bureau’s, and the System’s primary mission areas and administrative operations. May require an extensive knowledge of information technology and its application to Board and Bureau programs and operations and auditing such programs and operations. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to review audit/inspection/evaluation reports and other work products for completeness, adequacy, and supportability. Demonstrates ability to guide, direct, mentor, and train subordinate staff assigned to projects, so they may handle the demands of their assignments. Demonstrates ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of others by exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, resourcefulness, and judgment. Prefer certification in one or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information System Security Professional, and/or other related professional certification.
REMARKS
- Past performance evaluations may be requested
- The OIG’s telework policy requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month. Employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business needs.
- Prior experience in conducting, leading, and managing IT and cybersecurity-related audits and evaluations (in areas such as systems development, cybersecurity, governance, data management, privacy, and IT capital planning and investment control) within a federal IT environment and/or the financial industry is preferred.
- Knowledge of risks and related audit considerations with artificial intelligence, zero trust architecture, cloud computing, supply chain risk management, financial payment systems modernization, fintech, and blockchain is preferred.
- Prior experience in developing and maturing data literacy and analytics capabilities is a plus.
- Knowledge of vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and red-team assessment methodologies is a plus.
Primary Location
DC-Washington
Employee Status
Regular
Overtime Status
Exempt
Job Type
Standard
Work Shift
1st Shift
Relocation Provided
No
Compensation Grade Low
FR PAY GRADE 28
Compensation Grade High
FR PAY GRADE 28
Minimum Salary
$140,200.00
Maximum Salary
$203,350.00
Posting Date
Oct 21, 2024
