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Auditor (Performance)

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Inspector General
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Summary

OIG is organized into seven operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, Office of Management and Administration, and Office of Special Reviews. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/18/2021 to 10/31/2021
This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$77,488 to - $136,791 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12 - 13
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Location Negotiable After Selection, United States
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - 1-5 nights per month
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
21-VAOIG-372
Control number
617547900

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Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are:Current or former federal employees qualifying as Status Candidates, Federal employees currently serving on a VRA, VEOA eligibles, CTAP/ICTAP eligibles, eligible for special hiring authorities (e.g., the Schedule A appointment for persons with disabilities, or covered by an Interchange Agreement), or VRA eligibles or Land Management employees eligible under Public Law 114-47.

Duties

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The Auditor (Performance) , located in the office of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audits and Evaluations (OAE).This position will be located in the Healthcare or FSS Contracts Division. The incumbent is a journeyman level auditor who performs various review and performance audit functions involving procurement actions, including: (i) pre-award and post-award reviews of contracts and other procurement areas; (ii) compliance reviews of drug pricing under Public Law 102-585 (Veterans Health Care Act of 1992); (iii) claims audits; (iv) equitable adjustments and terminations: (v) reviews of proposals for buying health care resources, and (vi) other reviews and performance audits of procurement issues.



As a/an Auditor (Performance), you will:

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-13. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

  • Independently conduct a wide range of reviews and performance audits involving VA contractors, usually as the sole performance auditor and sometimes as a senior member or lead performance auditor of a project team. Assigned projects include: pre-award reviews of Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) and direct delivery proposals; post-award reviews of VA contracts to determine if pricing is appropriate; claims audits, including equitable adjustment and termination claims; drug pricing reviews; reviews of cost-reimbursable contracts and grants to determine allowability of incurred costs; and other reviews of contract-related issues, including those pertaining to major and minor construction projects.
  • Gather, analyze, and report on various information and data acquired from VA contractors and contracting activities. As a lead performance auditor, supervises the gathering, analyzing, and reporting of the data. Work efforts lead to well-supported, sound findings, conclusions, and recommendations that produce contract pricing adjustments, correction of deficiencies in the contracting process, and other actions that promote improvements in VA contracts and cost recoveries for the Government.
  • Perform duties and functions that are complex and require application of a variety of audit techniques, methodologies, and knowledge. Make decisions and take other actions that are relied upon by contracting officers making multi-million-dollar contract awards. Work is performed in accordance with the Government Auditing Standards and the OIG's Quality Standards.
  • Independently develop project work plans that include scope, methodologies, schedules, work assignments, itineraries, and work-steps. Methodology and practices include use of statistical sampling and computer-assisted techniques. As a lead performance auditor, review work plans prepared by other staff.

These positions can be filled in any of the following VAOIG locations: Arlington, VA; Decatur, GA; Aurora, CO; Austin, TX; Baltimore, MD; Bay Pines, FL; Bedford, MA; Dallas, TX; Hines, IL; Kansas City, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WA; and Washington, DC

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

This opportunity is also open to the general public under Announcement 21-VAOIG-378-P. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Key Requirements:
  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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  3. Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Conditions of Employment:
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Must successfully complete a background investigation.
- Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
- Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel.
- File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
- Must adhere to agency health requirements, including, but not limited to: (1) must report Covid-19 vaccination status when requested; and (2) must comply with agency's Covid-19 testing and vaccination requirements, if any, or qualify for and receive a valid exemption.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience:
For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

- Planning and conducting audits/reviews of contractor assertions for proposed or incurred construction costs (examples would include: direct labor rates; indirect expense rates; unabsorbed overhead; extended general conditions; labor inefficiency; labor/material escalation; and termination costs, that demonstrate a thorough knowledge of auditing standards and contract auditing) ; AND
- Communicating issues, justifying conclusions reached and recommending courses of actions in an audit environment; AND
- Researching and interpreting procurement related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures; AND
- Providing technical briefings to high-level management.

For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:

- Planning and conducting audits/reviews of contractor assertions for proposed or incurred construction costs (examples would include: direct labor rates; indirect expense rates; unabsorbed overhead; extended general conditions; labor inefficiency; labor/material escalation; and termination costs, that demonstrate a thorough knowledge of auditing standards and contract auditing) ; AND
- Communicating issues, justifying conclusions reached and recommending courses of actions in an audit environment; AND
- Researching and interpreting procurement related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12level for 52 weeks.
For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11level for 52 weeks.

Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a nontemporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

Education Requirements:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a degree in auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
OR

Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; OR
2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Additional information

Other information:
- We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Applicants who apply for this position may be considered for other positions within the Office of Inspector General that require the same knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- A recruitment incentive may be offered.
- We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
- Full-time telework may be temporarily required if space is not currently available at the location chosen by the selectee. Selectees will be notified prior to their start date if this is necessary. Telework on a more permanent basis will be determined by management upon completion of all telework requirements and availability needs.
- Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
- Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
- Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
- Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
- A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
- A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.- Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

How you will be evaluated

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

How You will be Evaluated:

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Additionally, overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.

Rating: You will be assessed on the following competencies: accountability, arithmetic, attention to detail, communication, decision making, flexibility, integrity/honesty, interpersonal skills, leadership, learning, mathematical reasoning, project management, reasoning, self-management, teamwork, technical, and stress tolerance.

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview and/or a writing assessment. Applicants who are selected for an interview may ask questions about the evaluation process at the time they are contacted for an interview.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 92 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

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