Program Analyst
What you'd do
The primary purpose of this Program Analyst position is to serve as a liaison supporting and facilitating the completion of federal audits, while promoting compliance with applicable requirements and coordinating related training efforts.
Major duties
This Program Analyst position is located Direct Reports, Chief of Staff, Audit Liasion Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Audit Liaison, Coordination, and External Auditor Engagement Serves as a technical advisor on audit matters and acts as the primary point of contact between the agency and external auditors throughout the audit lifecycle. Coordinates audit activities and provide requested data, documentation, and official responses to auditors in a timely, accurate, and complete manner. Facilitates communication among and delivers training to program offices, auditors, and other stakeholders to support audit readiness, resolve audit issues, and ensure consistent understanding of audit requirements. Audit Findings, Corrective Actions, and Compliance Monitoring Reviews draft agency responses and related audit products before external transmission to ensure they are accurate, complete, logically supported, and consistent with the agency's official position. Maintains comprehensive records of audit findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and supporting documentation to ensure timely tracking, follow-up, and resolution. Program Analysis, Management Advisory Services, and Continuous Improvement Provides regular updates regarding high profile issues to senior officials and the Departmental Audit Liaison, including written reports and verbal briefings. Advises management on the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit liaison program, identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions to address areas of concern. Provides expert guidance on unusual or complex issues related to audit activities. Audit Policy, Guidance, Requirements, and Program Development Reviews changes to relevant laws, regulations, and Federal audit requirements to assess their impact on the audit process and consults legal counsel as appropriate. Communicates significant changes in audit policies and procedures to relevant stakeholders across the agency and provides guidance. Develops and implements approaches, techniques, procedures, and guidance for audit liaison activities to ensure consistency with Federal requirements and agency objectives.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Serving as a principal agency liaison for oversight performed by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Office of Inspector General(OIG), including supporting all phases of the audit process and providing written and verbal executive briefings; AND Assessing the effectiveness of audit liaison policies, processes, and procedures and providing recommendations to enhance compliance and drive continuous improvement; AND Acting as the primary representative in communications with internal and external stakeholders and auditors throughout the audit lifecycle, addressing inquiries, providing timely responses; AND Applying knowledge of audit regulations, principles, and practices to facilitate GAO and OIG audits and delivering training and technical guidance to stakeholders on audit readiness and compliance requirements. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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