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All documents must be received, and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Your resume must be well documented with the specialized experience, otherwise you may be deemed ineligible. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Basic Education Requirements & Specialized Experience qualifications for the grade(s) at which you are requesting consideration.

Applicants must meet qualifications and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this vacancy announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-14: To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Specialized experience includes: experience conducting performance audits to determine either economy, efficiency, effectiveness or compliance with the Generally Accepted Auditing Standards; modifying objectives, work plans, guidelines, scope, methods, staff requirements, and time schedules to meet project needs; conducting interviews, briefings and exit conferences to acquire/exchange information or facts needed to complete audit assignments or influence acceptance of audit findings and to present findings and recommendations to management officials; designing and conducting comprehensive management studies; preparing long-range and short-range planning guidance; conducting comprehensive studies requiring the application of advanced analytical and statistical methods and techniques; and, preparing and/or reviewing written reports, work papers and other documents in order to appropriately document audit findings and results.

Your resume will be evaluated based on the following competencies: 1. Audit Planning and Execution - Knowledge of audit planning and execution techniques using the GAGAS standard, the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other federal cybersecurity laws, publications, methods, principles, and information technology-based guidance to accomplish audit objectives through combined technical and administrative IT, privacy and cybersecurity program oversight.

2. Audit or Topic Specific Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of transportation related topics and the principles and policies of area(s) of responsibility to provide guidance and leadership in carrying out programs and strategies and to ensure policies and plans include a long-term outlook consistent with agency needs. 3. Written Communication - Relevant audit or professional writing experience, with demonstrated recognition for writing skills and efficiency.

4. Oral Communication - Relevant oral communication experience, with demonstrated recognition for oral skills and efficiency or extensive experience communicating with high level officials. 5. Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills - Experience in both critical thinking and analytical skills, including conducting audit analysis. 6. Teamwork/Working Relationships - Experience in both teamwork and effective working relationships which resulted in successful project completion.

Preferred additional qualifications • CISA, CISSP, CISM, CAP/CGRC, CASP+, or data analytics-related professional certification(s). • Advanced degree in information technology, cybersecurity, information assurance, networking, accounting, finance, public administration, public policy, or a related field. • Intellectual curiosity and experience in imagining strategic solutions to complex problems. • Detail oriented with strong writing and editing skills.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities. • Flexibility and adaptability in responding productively to changing priorities and plans. • In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, the NIST Risk Management Framework and security requirements.

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