Supervisory Auditor Office of Audits & Inspections.

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To Supervises others conducting comprehensive program, performance, contract, acquisition, and information technology related engagements, including audits, reviews and other projects, of activities within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the Intelligence Community (IC) at-large to detect and prevent waste, fraud and abuse, and ensure compliance with applicable standards. Conduct audits or evaluations of ODNI and IC programs in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, or other applicable standards. Plans and assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirement of the assignment, and the capabilities of the employee. Advise and instruct employees on both technical work and administrative matters; hear and resolving complaints; and identify developmental and training needs of employees. Maintains awareness of matters that may impact audit or evaluation activities. Ensures that customers and related organizations are informed of plans, programs, progress reports, and recommended actions. Performs research to develop substantive proposals for inclusion in long-range and annual plans. Researches applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit and evaluation reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being audited. Directs the development of audit and evaluation plans, approving the purpose, scope, and methodology and the project schedule. Lead the planning, development, and presentation of written reports and oral briefings for senior leaders regarding significant findings that cover the conditions discovered, their cause and effect, status, and recommendations resulting from complex audits. Directs and provides guidance over the development of audit or evaluation and test procedures and applies knowledge of auditing and evaluation standards to approve the analysis used over a variety of documents, records, and processes to determine compliance with regulations, adequacy of internal controls, or achievement of program objectives. Provides staff assignments and a supervisory and technical review of others' execution of audit or evaluation and test procedures. Conducts audit or evaluation progress reviews. Directs and provides guidance over the development of materials (and other preparatory steps) for entrance and exit conferences with customers to explain audit or evaluation objectives and conclusions. Reviews and supervises others who conduct and oversee interviews, documents management's position, and analyzes information obtained to support audit or evaluation conclusions. Presents oral briefings for senior leaders regarding significant findings that cover the conditions discovered, their cause and effect, status, and recommendations resulting from complex audits or evaluations. Oversees the preparation of meeting agendas and interview questions for a variety of audiences and situations to ensure others conduct briefings, interviews, and walkthroughs in accordance with standard, are adjusting approach and questions as needed to convey and elicit necessary information, and are documenting statements and walkthrough observations in an accurate and concise manner. Verifies that workpaper files include complete summaries of evidentiary data to support conclusions relevant to objectives. Reviews others' workpapers, as needed. Directs the development of a report that meets standards and includes findings (condition, cause, effect, criteria, and recommendations) relevant to project objectives, translates audit and evaluation results into specific, actionable recommendations for improvements to programs, systems, and activities. Determines whether corrective actions taken or proposed by management are sufficient and are incorporated properly into the report. Leads others to monitors the progress of corrective measures taken by senior ODNI and IC leadership regarding implementation of recommendations. Establishes and maintains effective liaison and coordination with senior representatives of Inspector General organizations, the Intelligence Community, Office of Management and Budget, other Federal agencies, and contractors, consistent with information needs of the assigned area(s) of responsibility. May serve as chairperson or a member of ad hoc committees. Maintains security and accountability of classified information. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a current permanent ODNI employee OR must be a current permanent Federal employee with supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment (JDA). JDA applicants must be currently at the grade level specified in the advertisement. No temporary promotion opportunities will be granted for this position. The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors. Joint Duty applicants may be considered for this position as a reimbursable detailee, if endorsed by the employing agency. Joint Duty applicants must have a current TS/SCI clearance with polygraph or have the ability to obtain one. The ODNI does not conduct polygraphs or provide security clearances for detailees.

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How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Qualifications Mastery-level professional knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation to conduct financial, compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits and evaluations by applying rules and criteria when examining management reports, management controls, policies and practices that affect or reflect the operating results of an activity, which may include procedures related to detecting fraud, waste and abuse. Mastery-level management skills, including the ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development at all levels of personnel, up to GS-14. Experience and mastered ability at the expert level to apply critical thinking and analytical abilities. Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information and applies reason to draw conclusions and develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data. Mastery-level ability to present information in a succinct and organized manner in memoranda, reports, or other written documents, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Mastery-level Knowledge Of And Ability To Detect And Prevent Waste, Fraud, And Abuse In One Or More Of The Following Areas Federal contracting practices, government budgeting and finance, information technology and assurance, and/or the IC's structure, components, and missions. Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to interview, negotiate, and brief senior officials; superior ability to lead multi-agency audit teams in the development of audit plans, conduct highly complex audit projects, and write reports to substantiate findings. Master-level ability to lead by example and work well with others in a team or group setting with the knowledge of methods and tools for scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring work and performance. Develops networks and builds alliances, building strategic relationships. Demonstrates interpersonal skills to negotiate, #J-18808-Ljbffr Office of the Director of National Intelligence