Posted by: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Jan 17, 2020
Location:
Rockville , MD 20852
Job Description:
Background
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proud to be ranked as a BEST Place to Work in the Federal Government. We've earned our top ratings by creating a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, leadership training, teamwork, and work life balance. Help guide our nation into the next generation of nuclear safety! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission where you can be part of a select group of professionals who protect people and the environment with the peaceful use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry and research.
Duties
This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General.
NOTE: All candidates (excluding current NRC employees) must live and work within the Washington, D.C. commuting area. Applicants must be within 50 miles of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Headquarters office, which is located in Rockville, Maryland, Zip Code 20852. This job is open to current Federal employees, veterans and individuals with disabilities.
As Team Leader (Financial and IT Audit), you will assist the Deputy Assistant Inspector General for Audits and the Assistant Inspector General for Audits in the planning, organizing, and managing of the audit function within the OIG.
You will be responsible for the audits and evaluations of NRC’s financial systems and accounting activities and will be held accountable for the evaluations conducted by the teams responsible for auditing the financial and accounting and information technology areas. You will be responsible for supervising federal financial statement audits and attestations and ensuring the quality and integrity of all related products. Specifically, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of multiple engagements including the planning, internal control, testing, and reporting phases of federal financial statement audits, attestations, and audit follow-up. You will also supervise the annual evaluation of NRC's implementation of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). You will provide effective supervision of auditors who perform audits, attestations, and oversight of engagement teams of contracted independent public accounting firms.
Additionally, you will ensure that OIG standards and procedures are followed and that all audit work is performed in accordance with the OIG Audit Manual and the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) Government Auditing Standards.
Qualifications
Experience
In addition to the basic education/knowledge requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized auditing experience at the next lower grade or equivalent using the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
Specialized experience is demonstrated experience using the Government Accountability Office's GAGAS. Candidates should be able to apply audit techniques and procedures, have expert skill in overseeing audits and/or evaluations that promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
The ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following:
(1) Advanced knowledge over IT systems; other automated tools; and IT issues such as IT security, forensic, data analysis, and communications infrastructure with an emphasis on a wide variety of analytical techniques, both quantitative and qualitative.
(2) Advanced knowledge of Federal Accounting and Financial Statement Auditing Standards and how to effectively use these standards to conduct Financial audits.
(3) Skill in effectively overseeing the application of data analysis and the communication of analysis and solutions to problems. (Describe the kinds of oral presentations you have made and the type of original writing you have generated including the purpose and audience of your oral presentations and written communications.)
(4) Ability to apply new methods based on new approaches employing this knowledge for oversight of agency IT operations. (Discuss the methods you use to research, gather and analyze facts, and study to resolve a problem.)
(5) Ability to establish and maintain close effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, agency officials, and others. Specifically, work in close coordination with Team Leaders of other teams, the Quality Assurance Manager, the AIGA and Deputy AIGA. (Provide examples of specific assignments that required you to use tact, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to achieve cooperation and develop consensus.)
Education
Applicants must have a degree in accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume as well as in your responses to any vacancy questions.
How to Apply
Visit www.nrc.gov Review the NRC Opportunities page and click on “view a list of current NRC vacancies, please visit USAJobs EXIT.” Find the Team Leader (511) Job Announcement Number OIG/AIGA-2020-0005 and apply on-line by January 28, 2020. If you are viewing this opportunity after January 28th please visit NRC’s website and discover additional opportunities for which you might be interested.
Education Level:
Bachelors degree or higher
HR. Website URL:
http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/employment/opportunities.html
Travel Requirements:
Light