OV-PMA-005 IT Program Auditor
Provides leadership, management, direction, or development and advocacy so the organization may effectively conduct cybersecurity work.
Applies knowledge of data, information, processes, organizational interactions, skills, and analytical expertise, as well as systems, networks, and information exchange capabilities to manage acquisition programs. Executes duties governing hardware, software, and information system acquisition programs and other program management policies. Provides direct support for acquisitions that use information technology (IT)(including National Security Systems), applying IT-related laws and policies, and provides IT-related guidance throughout the total acquisition life cycle.
Conducts evaluations of an IT program or its individual components to determine compliance with published standards.
Knowledges 22
| Code | Description | Work Roles |
|---|---|---|
| K0001 | Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. | 52 |
| K0002 | Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). | 52 |
| K0003 | Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy. | 52 |
| K0004 | Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles. | 52 |
| K0005 | Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. | 52 |
| K0006 | Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses. | 52 |
| K0043 | Knowledge of industry-standard and organizationally accepted analysis principles and methods. | 7 |
| K0047 | Knowledge of information technology (IT) architectural concepts and frameworks. | 4 |
| K0048 | Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. | 8 |
| K0072 | Knowledge of resource management principles and techniques. | 7 |
| K0090 | Knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability. | 10 |
| K0120 | Knowledge of how information needs and collection requirements are translated, tracked, and prioritized across the extended enterprise. | 6 |
| K0126 | Knowledge of Supply Chain Risk Management Practices (NIST SP 800-161) | 14 |
| K0148 | Knowledge of import/export control regulations and responsible agencies for the purposes of reducing supply chain risk. | 4 |
| K0154 | Knowledge of supply chain risk management standards, processes, and practices. | 7 |
| K0165 | Knowledge of risk/threat assessment. | 5 |
| K0169 | Knowledge of information technology (IT) supply chain security and supply chain risk management policies, requirements, and procedures. | 14 |
| K0198 | Knowledge of organizational process improvement concepts and process maturity models (e.g., Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Development, CMMI for Services, and CMMI for Acquisitions). | 6 |
| K0200 | Knowledge of service management concepts for networks and related standards (e.g., Information Technology Infrastructure Library, current version [ITIL]). | 11 |
| K0235 | Knowledge of how to leverage research and development centers, think tanks, academic research, and industry systems. | 5 |
| K0257 | Knowledge of information technology (IT) acquisition/procurement requirements. | 5 |
| K0270 | Knowledge of the acquisition/procurement life cycle process. | 5 |
Skills 3
| Code | Description | Work Roles |
|---|---|---|
| S0038 | Skill in identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. | 5 |
| S0085 | Skill in conducting audits or reviews of technical systems. | 3 |
| S0372 | Skill to translate, track, and prioritize information needs and intelligence collection requirements across the extended enterprise. | 5 |
Abilities 1
| Code | Description | Work Roles |
|---|---|---|
| A0056 | Ability to ensure security practices are followed throughout the acquisition process. | 6 |
Tasks 8
| Code | Description | Work Roles |
|---|---|---|
| T0389 | Review service performance reports identifying any significant issues and variances, initiating, where necessary, corrective actions and ensuring that all outstanding issues are followed up. | 3 |
| T0412 | Conduct import/export reviews for acquiring systems and software. | 4 |
| T0415 | Ensure that supply chain, system, network, performance, and cybersecurity requirements are included in contract language and delivered. | 4 |
| T0072 | Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts. | 4 |
| T0207 | Provide ongoing optimization and problem-solving support. | 4 |
| T0208 | Provide recommendations for possible improvements and upgrades. | 3 |
| T0223 | Review or conduct audits of information technology (IT) programs and projects. | 5 |
| T0256 | Evaluate the effectiveness of procurement function in addressing information security requirements and supply chain risks through procurement activities and recommend improvements. | 5 |