Overall Assignment Description:
The primary duties of the Functional Specialist/Advisor will be to support IT audit management activities
as they relate to recurring audits/inspections (e.g. Federal Information System Modernization Act
(FISMA), Financial Statement Audit (FSA), and ad-hoc OIG inspections
Duties Include:
Support the IT Audit Management Team (ITAM) function by independently managing detailed
review of audit evidence, quality of audit responses, and audit remediation efforts to coordinate
audit processes successfully.
Support the audit lifecycles by ensuring timely and efficient receipt, coordination, tracking,
remediation, responses and reporting.
Track and maintain information system vulnerabilities and important audit correspondences, and
coordinate with internal and external organizations to satisfy internal and external audit
Support the OMB A-123 internal controls over systems testing to complete the Statement of
Assurance by performing IT control testing and assessing compliance with regulations, policies
and procedures.
Create written communications to update NGA's Audit Committee members and A/CIO
leadership to ensure findings are mapped to corrective actions and audit remediation efforts.
Provide coordination and collaboration support for audits, audit responses and status updates to
CIO-T leadership for signature and approval, and to schedule meetings with stakeholders to track
the status of audit findings and recommendations.
Provide analysis, reports, and metrics to CIO-T leadership concerning the status of findings.
Recommend best practices and develop implementation plans for process improvement
opportunities.
Required:
Experience: 7-10 years of experience in a distinct functional or cross-functional business area (i.e.
Information Technology, Information Assurance, Cyber Security, or Engineering). Experience
may be broad-based crossing multiple markets (i.e., Government or industry) and shall include
relevant knowledge of IT audit and assessment tools, methodologies and best practices.
Working knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 FISMA and FSA requirements.
Experience in coordinating activities associated with IT audits and mitigating identified
vulnerabilities.
Education: Bachelor's Degree within a related field (e.g. Information Technology, Information
Assurance, Cyber Security, or Engineering).
Desired:
Knowledge of IC, Department of Defense, and NGA offices and programs.