Inspector - Experienced Level (Maryland)
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Do you have at least 1 year or more of experience supporting mission in the DoD or IC? Within the OIG, the Intelligence Oversight division ensures the lawful conduct of NSA/CSS intelligence-related activities by conducting evaluations of NSA/CSS organizations and programs regarding compliance with the laws, executive orders, regulations, and directives governing such activities. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts independent oversight that promotes Agency respect for Constitutional rights, adherence to laws, rules, and regulations, and the wise use of public resources. The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.\n\nEntry is with an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. \n\nDegree in any field is acceptable.\n\nRelevant experience must be in one or more of the following: an area directly related to or supporting NSA mission and/or a similar mission in the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC) or Department of Defense (DoD), information technology (for example, computer networking), or engineering. At least one year of the experience must be in the DoD or IC. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at NSA conducts independent oversight that promotes wise use of public resources; adherence to laws, rules, and regulations; and respect for Constitutional rights. The OIG also detects and deters waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct, and promotes economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of NSA's programs and operations worldwide.\n\nAs an Evaluator assigned to the Audits and Evaluations Division located within the OIG, the selectee will play a critical role in improving Agency operations. The selectee will serve on teams responsible for evaluating NSA's effectiveness and efficiency in program oversight and operations. \n\nSpecific responsibilities include:\n\n-\tPlanning, leading, and/or conducting evaluations of high-risk and sensitive Agency activities. Evaluations are schedule-driven activities that require sound project and time management skills. Whether working independently or as part of a team, the selectee will conduct research; evaluate key processes and controls, and perform testing, as appropriate; conduct interviews; consolidate results; and present findings that require management action to address any weaknesses found. Your recommendations, based on solid documented evidence, will positively contribute to improved confidence in mission compliance, and may serve as the basis for new or modified policies, procedures, or systems.\n\n-\tEngaging Agency professionals and reviewing technical documentation to evaluate the strength of governance practices for the Agency's infrastructure.\n\n-\tAssessing the ability of Agency programs to meet strategic goals by reviewing project data (e.g., budget, schedule, and performance).\n\n-\tUsing technical experience to analyze the Agency's IT infrastructure against security and functional standards, policy, and regulations.\n\n-\tBriefing management and teams on the status of efforts, and working with OIG teams to develop reports.\n\nThe selectee should be comfortable working in a team and must be able to communicate technically complex issues (orally and in writing). The selectee should demonstrate process-oriented thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to discerning the truth. The Candidate should also have the ability to:\n\n-\tEvaluate operational performance, gather technical information, and assess hardware and software design and implementation;\n-\tConduct interviews and gather evidence within the context of the evaluation.\n-\tReport results and findings from evaluations to appropriate parties; and\n-\tConduct risk evaluations on facilities, operations, or systems.\n\nAdditionally, the ideal candidate should thrive in a dynamic and challenging mission space that requires critical thinking, creativity, strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and the ability to partner at all levels across organizational and Agency boundaries, often with minimal supervision and/or precedent. The ability to effectively interact with individuals possessing diverse skill sets is also desired. \n\nAll Evaluators are required to complete at least 40 hours of annual training to maintain requisite knowledge, skills, abilities, and professional development. The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continuous learning who has strong problem-solving, communication (both oral and written), and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate should also be accountable, detail oriented, able to adapt to changing requirements, able to manage multiple tasks and assignments, and able to work effectively (independently or within teams) across functional areas in a professional and collaborative environment. Specialized knowledge and experience in any of the following is desired: applying auditing standards, principles, and appropriate methods when analyzing processes and evaluating internal management controls; applying techniques of interviewing, elicitation, and debriefing in a systematic manner; obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information; and leading an audit team.