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This Auditor (Financial/Performance) is located in OIG/OA. For more information on OIG please click here.
02/14/2023 to 02/15/2023
$132,368 - $172,075 per year
The salary above is based on the OPM Washington, DC area locality pay range. The salary may vary based upon the duty station of the selected person.
GS 14
Few vacancies in the following location:
Yes - This position is designated as Remote Eligible. The duty station will be determined based on the incumbent selected.
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
Occasional travel - Up to 15% business travel may be required.
No
Permanent -
Full-time -
Competitive
14
No
No
OIG-2023-0006
706666400
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Any U.S. citizen and ICTAP/CTAP eligible employees. This opportunity is also open to current/former competitive service employees or those with status only under announcement OIG-2023-0004.
As an Auditor (Audit Manager) with the Office of Inspector General, you will primarily plan, direct, execute and report on or monitor audits (financial and/or performance) and inspections of NSF financial and cyber security operations.
In support of the Assistant Inspector General for Audits (AIGA) and respective Audit Director, you independently oversee audit planning and direct and approve development of audit scope, objectives, audit guide, methodologies, milestones and reporting dates for standard and complex audits. In supporting other audits as well as executing audits, you will provide independent and expert guidance to team members on all steps in the audit process, identify significant audit findings, make authoritative recommendations and resolve audit issues of varying complexity. As an audit monitor, you will serve as liaison between the contracted audit firm and NSF senior leadership and staff, ensuring that information is appropriately shared throughout the audit and moderating discussions related to audit findings, results, and conclusions.
You will organize and conduct interviews of auditees and participate in or lead fraud-brainstorming sessions, story conferences and team meetings with a variety of participants. You will also devise techniques to analyze and evaluate audit evidence and results, develop analytical opinions, findings, and recommendations and provide independent oversight of the audit reporting process to ensure that significant deficiencies noted during the audit are reported, appropriate recommendations are made, and findings are fully developed and properly supported.
You will draft reports and supporting work papers and present audit findings to audit management, prepare correspondence for distribution, and lead briefings and presentations for OIG staff and managers, key agency officials and high-ranking personnel external to NSF. And you will work with the team to establish both team and individual workload targets and maintain knowledge of team and individual progress towards meeting milestones and targets. Throughout audit or inspection assignments, you will oversee and ensure accomplishment of multiple simultaneous assignments made to the audit team to achieve workload targets.
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
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.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
To meet the minimum education requirement for this occupation, all candidates must have completed at least 4 years of college and hold a 4-year or advanced degree in accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of business law.
Combination of education and experience: Have 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing and/or accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: 1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; 2) A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 3)Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a 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 study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
Your application package must include proof of meeting educational requirements.
In addition to meeting the basic education requirement described above, to qualify at the GS-14, you need to have the following: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: conducting financial and cybersecurity audits of Federal Departments or Agencies; reviewing and evaluating agency internal controls; providing technical guidance for financial and performance audits of agency programs and administrative activities; performing time-phased audits of agency activities which include programs, functional areas, financial management, and operations.
You must meet the minimum education requirements as described in “Qualifications." Your application package must include proof of meeting the educational requirements.
This position has been designated as remote eligible and the selected candidate may work at an approved alternate work site location, with no requirements or expectations to report to the NSF building on a regular/recurring basis. The employee's duty station will be designated as the location where the individual regularly performs their official duties and pay will reflect that Locality Pay Area
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least “Very Good” on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources
Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Category rating procedures will be used to rank and select eligibles. You must respond to all vacancy questions, must complete the additional external assessment, AND then must submit your application in order to be considered. If you are requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for the external assessment process, please be sure to submit your application while that request is being considered. Applicants who do not complete the external assessment will be ineligible.
Based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire and your responses to the external assessment, you will be assigned a score. Your score will determine in which of three categories you will be placed: Excellent, Very Good, or Good. Under this process, veterans will be assigned to the appropriate category (without additional preference points) and then placed at the top of their category.
The information contained in your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you meet the competencies required of this position. Please ensure you answer all questions accurately. Your responses are subject to verification. In support of your responses provided in the Occupational Questionnaire and External Assessment, your resume should include verbiage that describes your experience relative to the position for which you are applying and provide examples that show the depth of knowledge, level of skill, or degree of ability you possess. If your application does not support your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire or your application is not complete, it may result in adjustments to your score or result in your application being removed from further consideration.
Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or CTAP must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." In NSF categories, this means at least “Very Good" with a score of 90.
COMPETENCIES
All applicants should submit a resume/CV of their choice, and may also submit a cover letter.
Additional Documents, if applicable, may include:
Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, VA Letter, and SF-15): If you are eligible and claiming 5-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your "member copy 4 version" DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veteran's preference, you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214, SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" and the VA letter or other documentation required by the SF-15. (Please note: An SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing veterans' preference will not be accepted as proof of entitlement.)
CTAP/ICTAP Documentation: If you are applying under CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility under 5 CFR 330.602(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
Performance appraisals and awards may be considered during the evaluation process if voluntarily submitted.
You must submit proof of meeting the basic education requirement described in the QUALIFICATIONS paragraph. Therefore, you should submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.
All uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
Your application should be submitted online and must be completed, and all required documents successfully uploaded before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date. Since the closing date may be driven by the number of applications received, we urge you to submit all required documents as soon as possible. You must answer all of the job-related questions to ensure full consideration for this position. For more detailed information, please review our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
If you are unable to apply electronically, please use the Contact Information below for special instructions on how to submit your application materials. Hearing impaired individuals may call TDD (703) 292-5090 for assistance.
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