• Leads audits using appropriate techniques, analyzes data to support findings, and develops recommendations to correct deficiencies.
• Produces supervisory review of work in progress of subordinate team members and provides advice and direction where necessary.
• Prepares final audit reports detailing findings and making recommendations for corrective action.
• Meets with management officials to present findings, explain the significance of conclusions, and justify recommendations.
• Recommends promotions, improvement plans, and other personnel actions with respect to assigned auditors.

Conditions of employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation.
• May need to complete a Probationary Period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Qualification requirements, including one year time-in-grade at the next lower grade level for promotion candidates, must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: All applicants must meet the following education requirements:

A. Degree: bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting or auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours of accounting or auditing. The 24 semester hours may include up to 6 semester hours in business law; OR

B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting or auditing, or a combination of accounting or auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting or auditing knowledge. Such experience and/or education must include one of the following:

1. Completion at an accredited college or university of at least 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality (including up to 6 hours of business law); or

2. A certificate as a CPA or CIA obtained through written examination; or

3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing (i.e., 15 semester hours) but that does not satisfy the 24 semester hours requirement provided that (a) you have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or related fields AND (b) a panel of at least 2 higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that you have demonstrated 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 undergraduate study in accounting or related field, AND (c) except for literal non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, your education, training, and experience fully meet the requirements.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the grade level specified:

Experience:

You qualify for this position if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service or comparable pay band system. For this position specialized experience is defined as leading and/or managing teams of auditors conducting, reporting, and making recommendations in connection with audits. In addition experience planning, evaluating, and/or directing highly complex audits is required.

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.

Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated first for the basic qualifications described above. The applications that meet the basic qualifications will be evaluated further against the following criteria:

1. Knowledge of the theories, concepts, and practices of accounting and auditing and the ability to apply this knowledge to a very broad spectrum of assignments
2. Ability to provide effective technical advice and direction to team members.
3. Skill in audit report writing sufficient to express ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively and skill in evaluating and improve the audit reporting of others.
4. Knowledge of presentation and speaking techniques sufficient to present and defend audit results and to represent the office before Smithsonian management.
5. Knowledge of management principles and supervisory techniques and concepts sufficient to develop the skills and abilities of subordinates, including identification of training needs, completion of performance appraisals, and recommendations for promotions and other personnel actions.

Important Note:

The review of your resume will determine your final rating and should provide sufficient information regarding how your education and experience relate to this position, including the major duties and qualifications criteria listed.

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