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Summary Organizational Location: This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans (PLCY). The primary purpose is to provide PLCY-wide oversight and guidance to PLCY leadership and staff on relations with audit organizations, including the DHS Departmental Audit Liaison (DAL), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and DHS Component audit liaisons. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Responsibilities As a Program Analyst (Audit), GS-0343-12, your typical work assignments may include the following: Manages internal and external audits while adhering to statutory and other requirements, including Office of Management and Budget (0MB) Circulars A-11, A-50, and A-123; the Inspector General Act of 1978, the CFO Act of 1992, and the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act. Provides support and monitors PLCY's progress in implementing audit recommendations to closure including the maintenance of accurate records on status of audit recommendations. Provides support to PLCY staff on a variety of audit-related functions, e.g., the preparation of Departmental management response and other audit report response letters, technical comments, etc.; provides advice on audit process from knowledge and experience in conducting, monitoring, or overseeing audits, according to generally accepted government auditing standards. Participates in the receipt of audit entrance and exit conferences to ensure DHS Components have been provided a full understanding and confirmation of facts and key information exchanged between the Department and auditors to facilitate consensus, where possible of audit findings. Maintains accurate records of the status of audits and recommendations through the entire process of resolution and corrective action; provides analysis of these records to evaluate whether PLCY audit follow-up activity results in efficient, prompt, and proper resolution and corrective action on audit recommendations. Develops and contributes to presentations of audit status and analysis of audit follow-up performance to PLCY leadership and staff, as needed; provides guidance to PLCY staff and other stakeholders, documenting policy and procedures, preparing training presentations, and/or provide routine reports on the overall progress of PLCY's audit workload. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level you must possess at least one year of specialized experience, comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Advising management on program activities. Applying quantitative and qualitative methods to assess management processes, systems and/or mission support programs; and Analyzing program procedures to ensure compliance with organizational policies. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education Not Applicable Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. If selection is made at the GS-12 level, promotion to the GS-13 level may occur without further competition. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration of Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret Clearance as a condition of placement in this Noncritical Sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.