Clarification from the agency

All U.S. citizens who have a completed degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution or program within the last 2 years. Veterans unable to apply within 2 years of receiving their degree due to military service obligations, have a full 2 year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty and not more than 6 years from degree completion. Applicants must have a degree completion date on or before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Assists in selecting the methodology, techniques and procedures to be used to meet assignment objectives. This generally includes the use of standardized audit techniques, including sampling techniques, data analysis, quantitative methods, financial analysis, or a combination of these techniques, as appropriate.

Performs research to gather background information about the program and identify relevant criteria.

Reviews documents provided by or prepared by program officials to ascertain accuracy and completeness of information provided and/or to test compliance with program controls.

Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data to support conclusions and recommendations and determines the evidence that will be used to support conclusions and recommendations.

Builds and maintains constructive working relationships based on mutual respect and a shared commitment to the OIG’s mission, values and goals.

Prepares written summaries and assignment documentation to support work performed including documenting interviews, findings, conclusions, and recommendations in accordance with standards and OIG policies and procedures.

Participates in writing the report and ensures that the report conclusion addresses the objective, findings are logically structured, recommendations are meaningful and actionable, and overall tone is appropriate.

Participates in site visits, conferences, briefings, interviews, and other meetings with FDIC, financial institution representatives and OIG management. management.

Conditions of employment

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Completion of Recent Graduates Participant Agreement is required.

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Financial Disclosure may be required.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required. 

You must provide a copy of your transcripts to include accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned at the time of application to support your educational claims.

Qualifications

Applicants who have a completed degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution or program within the last 2 years. Veterans unable to apply within 2 years of receiving their degree due to military service obligations, have a full 2 year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty and not more than 6 years from degree completion.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors:

Degree: 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:

• 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.

In addition to the basic requirements for performance auditors, applicants may qualify based on education, work experience, or a combination of both, as defined below:

Education:

CG-07: At least one full year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement directly related to this position.

CG-09: At least two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master’s degree, master’s, or equivalent graduate degree directly related to this position.

Specialized Experience:

CG-07: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the grade 05 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates a basic knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, concepts and methods and an ability to conduct audits, evaluations, and review assignments.

CG-09: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the grade 07 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience demonstrating a professional knowledge of and skill in applying accounting and auditing concepts, principles, and methods sufficient to work independently using conventional procedures and practices that apply to most situations encountered.

Superior Academic Achievement Provisions include the below:

A Bachelor's degree in any field, plus at least one of the following superior academic achievement provisions:

1. Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
   1. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
   2. 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society, other than freshman honor societies. Honor societies that have been approved are listed in the American College of Honor Societies.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 

How you will be evaluated

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

The online assessment questions and resume you submit for this position will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements as outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that the documents you submit contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make this determination.

If you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements, you will be referred to the selecting official for further review and consideration.  Candidates who are eligible for veterans' preference will receive selection priority.