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Senior Management Analyst/Senior Auditor*

Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Summary

NOTICE: The closing date of this announcement has been extended to October 22, 2020.

This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General.

  • The supervisor is the Assistant Inspector General Audits.
  • This position is non-bargaining unit.
  • This position may require occasional travel.
  • Expenses associated with an interview will be paid; however, expenses associated with a relocation will NOT be paid.
  • This position is subject to Securities Ownership Prohibition.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/24/2020 to 10/22/2020
Salary
$86,335 to - $133,465 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 12 - 13
Location
Rockville, MD
few vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel to regional offices and nuclear facilities may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
13 - Candidates selected at the GG-12 level may be promoted to the GG-13 level without further competition. *This title is associated with the GG-13 level. Candidates selected at the GG-12 level will be titled Management Analyst or Auditor.
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Q Access Authorization
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
OIG/AIGA-2020-0011
Control number
579723800

This job is open to

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Clarification from the agency

All candidates (excluding current NRC employees) must live and work within the Washington, D.C. commuting area. Applicants must be within 50 miles of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Headquarters office, which is located in Rockville, Maryland, Zip Code 20852). Applicants that do not meet this criteria will be removed from further consideration.

Duties

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As an Auditor for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), you will work as a member of a team responsible for conducting reviews of agency activities or may be assigned as the sole analyst in reviews of more limited complexity or scope.

You will analyze and examine the operations and management of NRC and the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB) programs by conducting detailed analyses of NRC’s and DNFSB’s financial systems and overseeing the audit of NRC’s and DNFSB’s financial statements. In addition, you will also perform similar functions for NRC’s nuclear programs.

You will perform critical auditing functions through planning, designing and executing data collection and data analysis within the office and the OIG to assess risk and fully develop audit findings. You will perform program evaluation and audit work in accordance with the OIG Audit Manual and the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) by conducting research to analyze internal and external information to assess risk factors and identify high-risk areas.

You will participate in pre-project planning, verification of survey information, and reporting of findings and recommendations. You will also be responsible for the detailed verification of audit segments or issues including the preparation of detailed summaries, draft findings, and portions of final audit reports.

Lastly, you will assess management responses from audited/evaluated program areas to determine compliance with recommendations and execute follow up activities to ensure acceptable management compliance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Background investigation leading to a "Q" clearance is required.
  • This is a Drug Testing position.

Veterans, who live and work within the Washington, D.C. commuting area, and, who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after three (3) years or more of continuous active service, may apply.

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

In addition to the basic education/knowledge requirements described above, you must also have at least one year of auditing experience at the next lower grade or equivalent using the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. 

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience using the Government Accountability Office's GAGAS. Candidates should be able to apply audit techniques and procedures, have basic skill in conducting and reporting on audits and/or evaluations that promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

The ideal candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following:

(1) Ability to conduct performance and/or financial audits or evaluate Federal programs. (Discuss the methods you use to research, gather and analyze facts, and study to resolve a problem.)

(2) Demonstrated experience using Federal auditing standards, methodologies, techniques, and procedures. (Discuss the methods you use to research, gather, analyze facts, data, information, and draw conclusions.)

(3) Skill in effectively communicating the results of analysis and solutions to problems. (Describe the kinds of oral presentations you have made and the type of original writing you have generated including the purpose and audience of your oral presentations and written communications.)

(4) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, agency officials, and others. (Provide examples of specific assignments that required you to use tact, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to achieve cooperation and develop consensus.)

(5) Ability to collect and analyze data using data analysis software such as spreadsheets, statistical packages, and computer-assisted auditing tools.

Education

**ATTENTION** 

For applicants applying to the 0343 occupational series:

Applicants that wish to be considered for the 0343 are not required to have an accounting degree nor 24 semester hours in Accounting.  However, formal education in auditing is desired.

For applicants ONLY applying to the 0511 occupational series:

Applicants that wish to apply for the Auditing occupational series 0511, must meet the following educational requirements to qualify:

Applicants must have a degree in accounting, 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. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

Additional information

The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.  Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via  Disability.Resource@nrc.gov.  Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217.

Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit:  http://www.fedshirevets.gov/

Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.  False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires.  To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver.  To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks.  If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment.  If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.

The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use.  Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in a NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.

How you will be evaluated

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

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.

Your resume and responses in the additional space provided are the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume and responses that directly relate to this position.
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