IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) (Senior Audit Liaison)
What you'd do
This position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
Major duties
HUD's Mission The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to foster strong communities by supporting access to quality, affordable housing, expanding the housing supply, and unlocking homeownership opportunities for the American people. The Department is committed to furthering the promise of self-sufficiency in every American while promoting economic development to revitalize rural, tribal, and urban communities across the country. This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This mission of OCIO is to enable delivery of HUD programs, services, and management processes by providing high-quality information technology (IT) solutions and services. The strategic goals of OCIO are to: rapidly modernize HUD's information technology to support key business initiatives; transform the information technology infrastructure to adapt to and adopt emerging technologies; develop a cadre of highly capable IT professionals with mission critical competencies needed to meet the Department's goals; and provide secure, rapid, and reliable data and information to our customers. As an IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) (Senior Audit Liaison), you will: Lead in the identification and resolution of management situations requiring Information Technology IRM activities as they pertain to the review and audit of IT functions and processes. Identify activities required to accomplish efficient GAO and OIG actions, and develops controls needed for program execution and Department-wide implementation. Lead in the identification and resolution of major audit findings, ensuring effective resolution. Serve as the Department's focal point with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), General Services Administration (GSA), GAO, and other organizations concerning implementation of governmentwide initiatives and policies. Serves as the focal point with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), GAO, and OIG concerning audits and material weaknesses for OCIO.
What you need to qualify
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Assisting with implementation of Department wide and interdepartmental policies and objectives policies and objectives concerning the full range of information resources management activities, including automated and manual information systems and the impact on audits; AND - Providing support with facilitating audit processes and development of controls needed for program execution and Department-wide implementation; AND - Assists in the identification and resolution of major audit findings, ensuring resolution, and reporting on findings. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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