Clarification from the agency

U.S. citizens, nationals, or those that owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Independently and concurrently plan, manage, and lead multiple audits and investigations related to House administrative and financial operations to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and House administrative processes, to evaluate the economy and efficiency of operations, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Identify potential audit tools and review the methodology for using the audit tools, analyze the data produced, and translate the data into validated audit issues.
• Manage and perform audits, including developing audit plans, identifying relevant data sources, coordinating access to data, performing highly complex analysis of audit documents/data, and developing audit findings.
• Assess the risk and significance to House operations of issues identified from assigned audits.
• Lead and conduct briefings, entrance conferences, meetings, and exit conferences.
• Manage and produce work products to include audit work papers, briefings, reports, and Performance, Financial Audits & Investigations (PFI) Division standard operating procedures.
• Communicate issues to OIG senior management and the appropriate level of stakeholders throughout the audit, along with the need for corrective actions. Address and resolve conflict with the appropriate level of management.
• Brief PFI Director on work performed, audit issues identified, and any unexpected delays or problems.
• Identify long-term audit risks areas and work with PFI Director to incorporate them into the risk-based annual audit plan. Prepare facts sheets, as necessary.
• Stay apprised of current audit techniques, issues, and trends in administrative and financial operations. Is a subject matter expert for the PFI Division in one administrative or financial area.
• Contribute to improving the PFI Division and the OIG office through efforts such as: identifying and implementing new or improved processes, techniques, and tools; proposing and reviewing process changes needed to implement improvements, and sharing knowledge and providing assistance.

• Propose personal training and development plans.
• Supervise and review contractor performance.
• Lead and participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship or National.
• Must be eligible for and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Pre-employment Criminal History Records Check and fingerprinting is required.
• Drug testing-designated position. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

Qualifications

Leadership and Management:

• Contribute to staff development by assisting staff in creating individual training and development plans. Provide input to PFI Director on division-wide plans for training, development, and advancement.
• Provide clear guidance and direction to PFI Division staff on their assignments, audit processes, and execution. Review work of assigned staff and provide timely feedback on their performance.
• Contribute to managing staff performance by recognizing staff contributions, addressing performance issues, and providing input for staff evaluations.
• Contribute to recruiting and retaining qualified staff.
• Represent the division; responsible for providing leadership in absence of the Director.

• Coordinating and establishing deadlines;
• Developing and recommending solutions; and
• Providing developmental opportunities for staff, constructive feedback on performance, identifying potential performance issues, and providing guidance.

• Knowledge of GAO Government Auditing Standards;
• Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management concepts;
• Knowledge of performance management and staff development concepts;
• Work management;
• Ability to work non-standard work hours, as needed;
• Ability to switch job priorities; overcome obstacles;
• Communicate complex ideas/facts clearly in a well-organized manner and actively listen;
• Examine complex situations using facts; draw unbiased conclusions;
• Ability to display understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact in various interactions; establish and maintain positive working relationships, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and implement conflict management;
• Collaborate with others, facilitate achievement of goals, build team cohesiveness, and share information and provide assistance in team efforts;
• Apply skills, methods, and tools; gather and analyze data;
• Execute processes/procedures required by the OIG Policies and Procedures Manuals, and identify and implement process change;
• Manage staff performance development;
• Motivate staff towards achieving a common goal; and
• Inspire team through a shared vision, and create an environment where staff feel valued and fulfilled.

How you will be evaluated

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

Candidates whose resumes indicate they meet the education and professional certification requirements, and who also possess the knowledge and experience as listed in the Qualifications Required section will be given preference.