This position is for a Performance Auditor. The incumbent of this position serves as a project manager and plans and conducts complex analyses, audits, evaluations and reviews of NASA programs, projects and operations to evaluate the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of program and functional operations; determine compliance with applicable laws and regulation; and/or evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.
Summary
This position is for a Performance Auditor. The incumbent of this position serves as a project manager and plans and conducts complex analyses, audits, evaluations and reviews of NASA programs, projects and operations to evaluate the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of program and functional operations; determine compliance with applicable laws and regulation; and/or evaluate the adequacy of internal controls.
You may apply if you are a current NASA OIG employee with career/career conditional tenure in the Competitive Service (You must submit an SF-50 that reflects current employment with NASA OIG and career/career-conditional tenure (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).) Also open to NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility and Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligibles. (You must submit documentation.)
Manages overall audit operations, policy development, and quality assurance functions for the Office of Audits to ensure NASA meets stated goals; determines measures to improve operational services, personnel, and organization resources.
Proposes innovative audit ideas and products. Ensures audit reports and supporting working papers are accurate, timely, and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Manages audit software (TeamMate) support for audit teams and oversees audit recommendation tracking, monetary savings, and audit performance tracking.
Performs complex analyses of highly unstructured problems related to policy options and issues; resource allocation and decision modeling; cost/benefit analysis; statistical methods; and various applications to specific public policy topics.
Resolves critical problems and provides expert analysis and advice on a wide variety of program issues, identifies relevant topics for review, and makes recommendations to improve Agency program management.
Leads teams by promoting teamwork and motivating staff to work collaboratively to achieve high levels of synergy to optimize audit products.
Supervises staff; including performance evaluation, skill and competency assessment, and other routine personnel actions such as leave, travel, and training approval. Holds employees accountable for performance through constructive feedback.
Prepares and guides others in creating written documents that are accurate, well organized, concise, and understandable (including detailed oversight, policy analysis, and performance management reports) for complex subject matter.
Directs the capture, analysis, and reporting of agency performance.
A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
Occasional travel may be required.
Selectee must complete a financial disclosure statement.
Successful completion of a security investigation will be required.
Must complete the initial Online Occupational Questionnaire.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement, subject to such exceptions as required by law.
Position subject to random drug testing.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for the Supervisory Auditor position, you must meet the following time in grade requirements and minimum qualifications:
TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. If your eligibility for both merit promotion and/or time-in-grade cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible. Please see Required Documents for additional information). Time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants having held a GS position in the past year.
AND
You must meet the Basic Requirement through one of the methods described below.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet one of the following. A. Degree: A bachelor's or higher degree in auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
OR
B. 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:
A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.
NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts and/or certifications.
AND
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, you must have Specialized Experience as described below.
FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: (1) Supervising, leading or serving as a project manager of teams performing complex audits; integrating organizational missions into team strategies; and managing assigned teams on milestones, program issues and deadlines; (2) analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of program and project operations in meeting established goals and objectives; (3) research skills related to advanced financial, political, and data analysis, ethics, and general management and leadership; (4) leading comprehensive reviews of program/project/organizational efficiency and productivity and recommending changes or improvements in organization, staffing, work methods, and procedures; (5) preparing complex written documents (including substantial, detailed audit, policy analysis, and/or performance evaluation reports) that provide authoritative findings, guidance, and recommendations to a wide range of audiences and in accordance with professional standards that affect the overall efficiency and economy of programs and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines; and (6) presenting written and oral communication in a clear, accurate, and professional manner. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience)
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).
For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.
Education
ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here.
Translated transcripts are required.
Additional information
This position is open to current NASA OIG employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility. You must meet the requirements and submit documentation to support eligibility with application to be considered. See "Required Documents" section to determine proof needed to be submitted.
Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. See 'How You Will Be Evaluated' for definition of well qualified. Federal employees seeking CTAP consideration must indicate their eligibility when applying for a position. The USAJOBS system will ask you to identify your CTAP eligibility; If you desire to be eligible for CTAP, you must submit proof that you meet the requirements (see the "Required Documents" section for documents required to be submitted as proof).
Qualified NASA term employees who have term conversion eligibility under the NASA Flexibility Act of 2004 will be referred and considered equally with other NASA permanent employees under internal competitive placement procedures.
Identification of promotion potential in this position does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for an actual assignment and performance of higher level duties.
NASA OIG prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruiting, hiring, developing, and management of the workforce to foster an inclusive workplace where NASA OIG employees are valued and respected.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants applying under merit promotion procedures will be rated in accordance with NASA-OIG's Merit Promotion plan. A rating method called Quality Grouping will be used to evaluate candidates. All candidates will be assigned to one of three of the following categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified based on the results of the Online Occupational Questionnaire. NOTE: All candidates in the Best Qualified category, which is the highest quality category, may be referred for consideration. A human resources specialist will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official. In certain instances when a large candidate pool exists within the highest quality category, additional weighting of scores may occur to further distinguish best qualified candidates. For the purpose of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), candidates rated in the top quality category (Best Qualified) are considered well-qualified.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
Auditing
Managing Human Resources
Oral Communication
Problem Solving
Technical Competence
Written Communication
Please Note: If you are found to meet the qualifications (see Qualifications section) for this position, you will be evaluated based on your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. You must meet all qualifications (if qualifying by experience) and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement. Please ensure that your resume includes the month and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions. YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your eligibility status may be changed or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating."
(ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION PRIOR TO FINAL SELECTION.)
Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Salaries above are an approximation.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11303282
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2021.
Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. (Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section)
A complete Online Occupational Questionnaire
Transcripts (include your name, college name/address, type of degree, major, date degree conferred, courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, G.P.A. etc.), if using education to qualify as part of minimum qualifications requirements.
Certificate as CPA or CIA, if using certification to qualify as part of minimum qualifications requirements.
Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
Current NASA OIG Employees: Must provide an SF-50 that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility with NASA OIG.
Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing you are a current employee of NASA OIG in the competitive service, highest grade held (and promotion potential) on a permanent basis, series, grade and step. If your current grade is not your highest permanent grade, submit an additional SF-50 showing your highest grade. Examples of qualifying SF-50s: Promotion, WIG, new appointment, and SF-50s dated more than one year. You may have to submit multiple SF-50s.
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), most recent performance appraisal, SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, full performance level, and duty location with your application.
NASA term employees with conversion eligibility must submit a copy of the term appointment/conversion SF 50 that includes a remark stating that the you were selected from a term announcement that offers conversion eligibility.
Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. We will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial Online Occupational Questionnaire and submit the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
1. Click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to update application. This option will not be available after the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
NASA Office of Inspector General
300 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20546
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/29/2021.
Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional. (Please see the How You Will Be Evaluated section)
A complete Online Occupational Questionnaire
Transcripts (include your name, college name/address, type of degree, major, date degree conferred, courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, G.P.A. etc.), if using education to qualify as part of minimum qualifications requirements.
Certificate as CPA or CIA, if using certification to qualify as part of minimum qualifications requirements.
Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
Current NASA OIG Employees: Must provide an SF-50 that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility with NASA OIG.
Your most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing you are a current employee of NASA OIG in the competitive service, highest grade held (and promotion potential) on a permanent basis, series, grade and step. If your current grade is not your highest permanent grade, submit an additional SF-50 showing your highest grade. Examples of qualifying SF-50s: Promotion, WIG, new appointment, and SF-50s dated more than one year. You may have to submit multiple SF-50s.
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), most recent performance appraisal, SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, full performance level, and duty location with your application.
NASA term employees with conversion eligibility must submit a copy of the term appointment/conversion SF 50 that includes a remark stating that the you were selected from a term announcement that offers conversion eligibility.
Any other supporting documentation required for verification as described in the announcement.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before appointment or onboarding with the agency, if after November 22. We will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial Online Occupational Questionnaire and submit the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
1. Click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to update application. This option will not be available after the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
NASA Office of Inspector General
300 E Street, SW
Washington, DC 20546
US
Next steps
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
