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Assistant Director (Information Systems)

House of Representatives · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

This is a full-time permanent Assistant Director job in the Information Systems Division of the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. House of Representatives, based in Washington, DC. The role leads and manages audits that check the House's information systems. The job requires a Secret security clearance and may need non-standard work hours.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S., or you must meet House employment eligibility requirements.

What you would do

  • Plan, manage, and lead multiple information systems audits at once
  • Choose audit tools and review how they test systems for weaknesses
  • Assess the risk and importance of problems found in audits
  • Lead briefings, meetings, and exit conferences with stakeholders
  • Brief the Information Systems Director on audit work and delays
  • Lead, coach, and review the work of IS Division staff

Do you qualify for HS-13?

With experience: You need extensive experience and knowledge of information systems, system security, information systems management and auditing, computer operating systems, network protocols, and audit scanning tools. You also need experience coordinating deadlines, developing solutions, and developing staff through feedback and guidance. The announcement does not state a grade level for this experience.

With education: You need an undergraduate degree plus 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law). You also need either an applicable graduate degree and one professional certification, or two professional certifications. Qualifying certifications include CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, and CGFM. Schools must be accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Two professional certifications, or a graduate degree plus one certification (such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, or CGFM)

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume
  • Resume showing accredited schools, degrees, and accounting coursework, if you qualify through education

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, through a structured interview. If you do not provide all required information, you may get an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • List your accounting coursework hours and professional certifications clearly, since both are required.
  • Relocation expenses are not paid, so plan to live in or move to the Washington, D.C. area.
  • Show your past experience leading audits and developing staff, with dates, since the interview checks these qualifications.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. You must be able to work non-standard hours, as needed. Overnight travel is rare.

Conditions of employment:

  • Pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting
  • Pre-employment drug test
  • Must live in or move to the Washington, D.C. area
  • Secret security clearance
  • Must be able to work non-standard hours, as needed

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$175,617 – $188,067 per year
Pay scale and grade
HS-13 · HS
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Auditing (0511)
Announcement
req5685

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