Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: • GSA OIG employee • GSA OIG surplus or displaced employees in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) You must be serving on a career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.

The Office of Audits (JA) has a goal of improving GSA, while simultaneously protecting the integrity of its operations. This office accomplishes its mission by identifying and reporting on the challenges facing GSA management. JA conducts programmatic performance audits of GSA's operations and activities, implementation reviews, and/or contract audits. The Office of Audits also oversees financial statement audits and compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

The Writer/Editor provides critical support to audit staff members by editing written products prepared in conducting audits of GSA  contracts, operations, programs, systems, work processes, acquisitions, internal controls, and financial or contract administration functions. The Writer/Editor is responsible for providing expert-level technical advice, editing, and review of various audit reports and documents to align with established standards and guidelines. The work will include the following duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed writing, reviewing, and editing tasks for a wide range of audit products, including standard audits and high-priority, rapid-response evaluations as mandated by top-level officials and legislative bodies.
• Independently manage the workflow of writing, reviewing, and editing tasks, ensuring alignment with the strategic audit plan and timely completion of audit documents.
• Ensure all audit reports and documents comply with the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG’s) policies and guidance and U.S. Government Accountability Office's (GAO’s) Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and adhere to prescribed style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style.
• Represent the Audit Product Review team in various internal and external meetings, effectively communicating audit findings and strategic implications to senior management.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

 If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointments: Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• Serve a one-year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.

Qualifications

The GS-14 salary range starts at $124,113 per year. 

To qualify at the GS-14 level: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS- the 13 level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Communicating creatively in writing and designing innovative ways to reach and persuade audiences on matters which may be complex and controversial;
• Providing strategic document style and format guidance and oversight;
• Writing, editing, and posting guidebooks, training materials, and standard operating procedures; and
• Analyzing content, organization, and the presentation of draft and final documents.

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.

1. Professional knowledge of, and ability to apply, the theories, concepts, and accepted practices of performance auditing.
2. Knowledge of the missions, functions, policies, and goals of GSA nationwide, and the laws, regulations, and policies governing Agency programs.
3. Ability to produce written audit documents and reports that are clear, concise, and technically correct and comply with all relevant standards and policies.
4. Knowledge and skill to sufficiently use common business software applications to develop working papers.
5. Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, oral, or written means to establish and maintain relationships with OIG personnel, GSA personnel, and other stakeholders internal and external to the agency.
6. Skill in utilizing project management techniques to effectively coordinate the completion of audits in accordance with established goals, objectives, and milestones.

Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.

Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process.  If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.