IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) (Senior Audit Liaison)

IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) (Senior Audit Liaison) supports policy planning, information security, and audit liaison duties within the HUD Office of the Chief Information Officer.

Responsibilities

• Guide the identification and resolution of management scenarios requiring IT IRM activities related to reviewing and auditing IT functions and processes.
• Define actions to support GAO and OIG workflows and design controls needed for program execution and department‑wide deployment.
• Lead the handling of major audit findings to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Act as the department's primary liaison with OMB, GSA, GAO, and other organizations on government‑wide initiatives and policy implementation.
• Serve as the liaison with OCFO, GAO, and OIG regarding audits and material weaknesses affecting the OCIO.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. nationality is required.
• A one year probationary period may be required; continued employment depends on supervisory certification that further service benefits the Federal Service, with certification due at least 30 days before the end of the probation period.
• Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
• Public Trust background investigation will be required.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability when requested by the agency.
• Salary must be deposited via Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer to a financial institution of choice.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Complete a Personal Identity Verification process with two forms of identification in line with Form I-9 requirements.
• Obtain and use a Government‑issued charge card for business‑related travel.
• Additional conditions of employment are described in the Additional Information section.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal benefits package.
• HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
• Benefits eligibility depends on position type (full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent).

This job is open to

• The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose position was eliminated and who are eligible for priority consideration.
• Clarification from the agency: 1) U.S. Citizens or Nationals; no prior federal experience required. 2) ICTAP/CTAP eligible.

Clarification from the agency

• U.S. Citizens or Nationals; no prior federal experience required. ICTAP/CTAP eligible.

Additional Information

• We may fill one or more vacancies from this announcement or other sources.
• Relocation expenses, relocation incentive, and recruitment incentive will not be paid.
• This is a non‑bargaining unit position and is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• HUD supports alternative and flexible work schedules.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies across HUD; you may opt to share your application information with other HUD program offices without affecting your current application.
• HUD ethics rules apply; review applicable restrictions at the HUD ethics portal.
• Reasonable accommodation requests for disabilities in the USA Hire assessments will be accommodated; follow the online application process for accommodations.

How you will be evaluated

• Evaluation is based on how well your qualifications meet the vacancy requirements and the information in your application materials, plus online assessments.
• This announcement uses Direct-Hire authority; rating and ranking rules may differ from other competitive processes, and veterans' preference does not apply.
• You must complete all required steps, including online assessments, to be considered.
• Cheating or misrepresenting qualifications can result in removal from consideration.
• Competencies assessed include Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork.
• Referral to a selecting official may occur for top candidates; a selection interview may be required.
• CTAP/ICTAP eligibility may yield special priority for displaced federal employees.

Required Documents

• A complete application includes a resume submitted via USAJOBS or uploaded; cover letters optional; ensure readability and proper formatting.
• Vacancy question responses must be completed online after applying.
• Submit any required documents listed in this announcement; missing items may affect eligibility.
• Veterans' preference documentation, if claimed, per the applicant guide.
• CTAP/ICTAP eligibility documentation if applicable.

How to apply

• HUD partners with the Department of Treasury to recruit, advertise vacancies, and extend offers.
• Read the entire announcement and instructions before applying.
• Submit the initial online application, including the online assessment and required documents, by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date.
• If required, you will receive a separate URL to complete the USA Hire assessments; allocate about 3 hours, with the option to resume later using the provided link.
• To update your application during the open period, log in to your USAJOBS account to edit an existing submission.