As an Auditor you will:
-Plan and execute performance audits and evaluations of both domestic and overseas programs, activities, and functions within the Department and BBG. Determine objectives, scope, and steps needed to complete each assignment. Personally conduct assigned audits and evaluations and gather, assemble, and analyze data to formulate findings that satisfy objectives. Develop findings supported by evidentiary data that is technically sound, reasonable, and meet OIG and professional standards, for sections assigned.
-Interact effectively and maintain professional working relationships with people at all levels, including external organizations, to accomplish objectives. Contribute to a working environment that promotes teamwork and effective communication and that fosters accountability and personal and professional growth. Provide assistance and support to team members and supervisors, share information, and provide appropriate feedback. Effectively resolve most issues encountered.
-Effectively interview auditees to acquire information needed to complete assignments. Give effective oral briefings and presentations to team leader and OIG management on progress of assignment and findings.
-Prepare a variety of written products that require minimal supervision and revision to include but not limited to the following:
--Reports, which include findings and recommendations, that are objective, factual, and in conformance with OIG and professional standards, and require minimal revision from supervisors.
--Other timely, high-quality products that are complete, accurate, objective, factual, and in conformance with OIG policies and standards, including work papers, audit summaries, compliance correspondence, memos, etc.
--Review and edit written products prepared by other team members.

Conditions of employment

• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Domestic and overseas travel may be required.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

Qualifications

All applicants MUST meet one of the
basic qualification requirements described below
for this position:

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A.
Applicants must have a degree from an accredited
college or university in accounting and/or
auditing OR a degree in a related field such as
business administration, finance, or public
administration that included or was supplemented
by 24 semester hours in accounting and/or
auditing. (The 24 semester hours may include up
to 6 hours of credit in business law);

OR B. Combination of Education and
Experience: Have at least 4 years of experience
in accounting, or an equivalent combination of
accounting experience, college-level education,
and training that provided professional
accounting knowledge AND meet 1, 2 or 3
below:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in
accounting or auditing courses. (This can
include up to 6 hours of business law.)

2. A certificate as a Certified Public
Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor
obtained through a written examination.

3. Have at least 4 years of experience
in accounting AND completion of the requirements
for a degree that included substantial course
work in accounting or auditing, (e.g., 15
semester hours) but that does not fully satisfy
the 24-semester-hour requirement described in
paragraph A above, AND (a) have successfully
worked at the full-performance level in
accounting, auditing, or a related field, (e.g.,
valuation engineering or financial institution
examining); AND (b) a panel of at least two
higher level professional accountants or
auditors determined that I have demonstrated a good
knowledge of accounting and of related and
underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth,
currency, and level of advancement that which is
normally associated with successful completion
of the 4-year course of study described in
paragraph A above; AND (c) except for literal
nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester
hours in accounting, my education, training, and
experience fully meet the specified requirements.

Note: All applicants MUST submit
transcripts as verification of educational
requirement OR a certificate as a Certified
Public Accountant or a Certified Internal
Auditor, obtained through written examination OR
panel recommendation that includes all the
requirements as described under Combination of
Education and Experience #3 above by the closing
date of this announcement. If you fail to
provide requested information, or the
information you submit is insufficient to verify
your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration
for this position.

If Applying for the GS-11

IN ADDITION to the above basic qualification
requirements, you must have at least 1 year of
specialized experience that has equipped you
with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities
to successfully perform the duties of the
position. This experience is related to the work
of the position and equivalent to at least the
GS-09 level in the Federal service. Qualifying
specialized experience must demonstrate the
following:

An awareness of Federal Government organization and structure; principles and functions of organization and management; technical knowledge of financial, accounting and statistical sampling theories, principles and practices required to conduct audits.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basic
qualification requirements, you must have 3 full
years of progressively higher-level graduate
education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or
equivalent doctoral degree. This education
demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities
to do the work of the position to be filled.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basic
qualification requirements, you must have a
combination of graduate level education and
specialized experience which is equivalent to
the work of the position and equivalent to the GS-09
level in the Federal service. This education
and experience meets 100% of the qualification
requirements for this position.

If APPLYING FOR GS-12

IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic
qualifications requirements listed above,
the applicant MUST have at least one year of
specialized experience that has equipped them
with the particular knowledge, skills, and
abilities to successfully perform the duties of
the position. This experience is related to the
work of the position and equivalent to at least
the GS-11 level in the Federal service.
Qualifying specialized experience must
demonstrate the following:

Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Government organization and structure; principles and functions of organization and management; technical knowledge of financial, accounting and statistical sampling theories, principles and practices required to conduct audits.

Note: All applicants MUST submit
transcripts as verification of educational
requirement OR a certificate as a Certified
Public Accountant or a Certified Internal
Auditor, obtained through written examination OR
panel recommendation that includes all the
requirements as described under Combination of
Education and Experience #3 above by the closing
date of this announcement. If you fail to
provide requested information, or the
information you submit is insufficient to verify
your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration
for this position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:

Knowledge of auditing principles, concepts, and theories; Ability to communicate effectively according to the type of audience; Ability to research and interpret US laws and reguluations related to auditing procedures; Ability to conduct studies to improve effectiveness, efficiency and economy of operations; skill in conducting financial audit.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. 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). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.

Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.

If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
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