USA Staffing

Position Title: IT Specialist
Agency: Office of the Inspector General for the Federal Housing Finance Agency
Announcement Number: 24-FHFAIG-6-P Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, November 20, 2023 to Thursday, December 14, 2023

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

Specialized experience: For the EL-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the EL/GS-13 grade level in public or private sectors, that is directly related to the position, which has equipped the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
For this position, specialized experience is defined as: demonstrated experience, and ability to apply, Federal Information Security Modernization Act, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-130, Appendix III, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards and guidelines when conducting performance audits over information technology/cyber security, in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) or equivalent non-federal auditing standards and guidelines.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you meet specialized experience as defined in the announcement?

A. Yes

B. No

In addition to meeting specialized experience, applicants must have proficiency in each of the four competencies listed below.
- Attention to Detail, such as performing triage on basic end user IT incidents, network issues and service requests.
- Customer Service, such as providing first-level contact and problem resolution.
- Oral Communication, such as facilitating meetings with stakeholders.
- Problem Solving, such as troubleshooting access issues.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Do you meet the IT competencies above?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Select all of the activities with which you have experience.

A. Conducting performance audits over information technology/cyber security.

B. Defining the scope and objective of a performance audit.

C. Defining the overall technical approach (methodology) for a performance audit.

D. I have no experience performing this activity

4. Select all of the auditing activities in accordance with GAGAS with which you have experience.

A. Developing and modifying audit plans.

B. Developing audit and reports explaining program deviations and recommending operational improvements.

C. Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing evidence to support audit conclusions.

D. Researching program laws, regulations, guidelines, procedures, etc.

E. None of the above.

5. Select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience planning, administering or providing technical guidance/direction to information technology/cybersecurity audits conducted in accordance with GAGAS, including reviews of strategic planning and acquisition policies and procedures for information technology.

A. I have conducted information technology risk assessments of the aforementioned audit areas to identify gaps and areas of risk.

B. I have developed audit sub-objectives, steps and tests to assess information security programs and practices.

C. I have assigned specific audit tests to team members and coworker and provided guidance in relation to assigned tests.

D. I have ensured audit timeframe/milestones have been met and milestone revisions justified, when appropriate.

E. None of the above.

6. Choose the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience working with databases.

A. I have experience/expertise in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing files or databases to conduct unique audit tests or work assignments.

B. I have experience in identifying, obtaining, and analyzing files or databases to conduct unique audit tests or work assignments.

C. I have training but no or limited experience.

D. None of the above.

7. Choose the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience with the use of statistical sampling.

A. I have expertise using statistical sampling techniques to select items to verify and project results

B. I have experience statistical sampling techniques to select items to verify and project results

C. I have training but no or limited experience.

D. None of the above.

8. Choose the statement(s) that describe(s) your experience with the use of automated audit documentation system.

A. I have expertise using automated audit documentation system to document assignments and monitor the work of others.

B. I have experience using automated audit documentation system to document assignments and monitor the work of others.

C. I have training but no or limited experience

D. None of the above.

9. Select all of the following activities with which you have experience

A. Drafting statements of work (SOWs), preparing cost estimates, and developing technical standards of performance.

B. Participating in procurement technical evaluation panels with the client representatives to evaluate bid.

C. Participating in briefings with contractors to discuss issues, the status of the audits, and audit results.

D. Reviewing audit plans, status reports, audit reports, audit documentation, and other deliverables prepared by contractors ensuring conformance with applicable professional standards, policies, and contract.

E. Reviewing and approving payment of contractor invoices

F. None of the above

10. Select the answer that best describes your experience with performing audits over information technology/cyber security conducted in accordance with GAGAS.

A. I have performed information technology/cyber security audits as an auditor-in-charge.

B. I have assisted an auditor-in-charge in an information technology/cyber security audit.

C. I have been a part of conducting an information technology/cyber security audit.

D. None of the above.

11. Choose the statement that best describes your ability to lead and motivate a diverse group of auditors.

A. I have had minimal training or experience relevant to leading and motivating a team of auditors.

B. I have experience acting as an auditor-in-charge and have had the responsibility for providing technical instruction to lower-grade auditors and reviewing their work for conformance to professional standards and agency policies on non-complex performance audits.

C. I have experience providing technical guidance on performance audits and experience acting as an auditor-in-charge on multi-agency or multi-location performance audits in accordance with GAGAS, managing work assignments and reviewing findings for accuracy.

D. I have experience as an auditor-in-charge, including providing technical expertise and direction on multi-agency performance audits in accordance with GAGAS I have experience in administrative areas to include human resources, budgeting, and procurement.

12. Select all of the following activities with which you have experience:

A. Training new audit staff

B. Conducting recruiting efforts.

C. Conducting analyses to aid in planning the activities of a multi-team audit office.

D. Providing input on evaluating the performance of team members.

E. Budgeting and monitoring resources used by a multi-team audit office.

F. Participating in task forces developed to analyze and make recommendations to improve the operations of an audit organization.

G. Reviewing team and individual findings for compliance with professional standards and agency policies.

H. Assigning audit work to team members.

I. Managing audits to meet target dates.

J. Leading, as an auditor-in-charge, a team of performance auditors conducting information technology/cybersecurity audits in accordance with GAGAS.

K. I have no experience performing this activity.

13. I have developed the following forms of written communication. (Choose all that apply)

A. Briefing papers

B. Memoranda

C. Records of interviews

D. Audit reports

E. Summaries of work performed

F. None of the above

14. Select the response(s) that describe(s) your experience orally communicating technical information technology issues to individuals without a technical background so that these issues are understood.

A. Briefed management/customers on policy changes

B. Defended recommendations on controversial issues.

C. Facilitated coordination of efforts between organizational entities

D. Acted as technical representative

E. Consulted others on technical, programmatic, and/or professional issues.

F. Briefed senior or executive level managers on organizational issues

G. None of the above

15. Select the one response that best describes your experience orally contacting Agency/Senior officials or to obtain evidential matter to support audit conclusions or to develop audit findings.

A. I have led meetings with Agency or Senior officials to obtain audit data/information.

B. I have participated in meetings, as a team member, with Agency or Senior officials to obtain audit data/information.

C. None of the above.

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