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Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Responsibilities This position is located in Audits within the OIG, which as an Information Technology (IT) Auditor performs a variety of cybersecurity, data analytics, and audits, inspections, and reviews of USCP’s complex computer infrastructure and data to verify that its information resources provide the highest level of security, reliability, and value expected by stakeholders. Specifically, the incumbent tests effectiveness of computer and operational systems and their information security components provide detailed reports on the findings to the Assistant Inspector General for Audits (AIGA),and issues recommendations on best practicesto improve the security levels of the systems. The main goal of an IT security auditor is to determine whether a computer system is safe enough to protect an organization’s assets and data integrity while allowing for the organizational goals to be attained through efficient use of IT resources. IT security auditors usually work in cooperation with others such as internal and external organizations to ensure the security of all USCP systems. The incumbent of this position conducts independently difficult assignments that typically involve interrelationships between and among programs, systems, functions, policies, and various issues. The audits conducted may involve financial records and systems or consist of activities to review and evaluate the performance of an entity'sassigned functions or activities involved in the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse. Required to manage multiple, technically complex tasks concurrently to complete most assignments. The work of the incumbent involves a wide variety of duties, including planning and leading efforts to address issues in areas where precedents do not exist, and resolving particularly difficult and complex problems in highly responsible situations. The work involves comprehensive planning, frequent coordination of activities of team members, and comprehensive analysis of IT functions including financial and operational systems for the purpose of identifying problems and issues that are inhibiting mission accomplishment of the organization being audited. Plans and tailors the audit approach to fit the particular entities/systems involved and the particular problems and issues that have been identified prior to the actual on-site work. The audit reports, including recommendations and corrective actions prepared by the incumbent, are expected to result in improvements in the IT Governance and operational processes to ensure system and network integrity and overall operations and policies of USCP. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Successful completion of a background investigation is required. Must complete a one-year probationary period. This position is ELIGIBLE for telework as determined by the OIG policy. Must have Direct Deposit. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance. *THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION* Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional accounting positions in the federal government. 1. Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, data science, accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 credit semester hours or equivalent in accounting. (May include up to six (6) credit hours or equivalent in business law). 2. At least four years of experience in IT auditing, or an equivalent combination of IT auditing, college-level education, and training that included 24 credit semester hours or equivalent in accounting or auditing courses. (May include up to six (6) credit hours or equivalent in business law). 1. You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional accounting positions in the federal government (see education). and 2. You must have specialized experience for this position, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing accounting, auditing, financial or compliance work by planning, conducting audit assignments and reporting results. *Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience* Highly Desired Skills Experience conducting or overseeing financial statements, information technology, or performance audits. Information Technology (IT) Auditing experience is a plus. Possess a relevant professional certification to include Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM). All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/) Education You must meet the minimum basic educational and/or work experience requirements for professional accounting positions in the federal government. 1. Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, cybersecurity, data analytics, data science, accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 credit semester hours or equivalent in accounting. (May include up to six (6) credit hours or equivalent in business law). 2. At least four years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that included 24 credit semester hours or equivalent in accounting or auditing courses. (May include up to six (6) credit hours or equivalent in business law). Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/ Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.