This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Commodity Futures Trading. Commission (CFTC). The OIG is an independent and autonomous office with dual reporting responsibility to both the Commission and Congress. The OIG’s mission is to promote integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness by promoting for continuous improvement in CFTC’s management and program operations.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the Commodity Futures Trading. Commission (CFTC). The OIG is an independent and autonomous office with dual reporting responsibility to both the Commission and Congress. The OIG’s mission is to promote integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness by promoting for continuous improvement in CFTC’s management and program operations.
This position serves as the Supervisory Auditor and Assistant Inspector General for Audits (AIGA), reporting directly to the Deputy Inspector General (IG). The AIGA is responsible for planning, supervising, coordinating, reporting, and performing all aspects of OIG audits of CFTC programs and operations. The position has both supervisor and line responsibilities. The incumbent is responsible for providing OIG technical expertise for the independent collection, review, analysis, dissemination and maintenance of information pertaining to OIG audits. The incumbent represents the OIG before CFTC officials, Congressional staff, the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and the public at large.
The AIGA serves as the Director of all CFTC OIG Audits and shares full responsibility with the Inspector General to plan, direct, control, and supervise work performed by auditors and program analysts. The major duties include:
Serve as senior advisor to the Deputy IG and OIG leadership on a full range of audit, management and administrative issues, to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse of CFTC finances, policy, budget, human capital, training, travel, inventory, acquisitions, management information systems, and compliance.
Lead and construct OIG’s Office of Audits and report to the Deputy IG and supervise in all stages of audits related to agency programs, policies, and procedures.
Ensure that audits are planned, conducted, completed, and reported in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies and priorities of the Inspector General; ensures compliance with professional standards including the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) GAGAS Yellow Book, Quality Standards issued by the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), IG directives, policies and procedures, and other CFTC OIG requirements;
Primary role is to plan, execute, and review the audits, and provide supervision and guidance for all aspects of work products.
Independently prepare and review OIG audit policy and updates existing OIG audit policy within the CFTC OIG and uphold OIG’s position on audit standards, regulations, and legislation with senior officials within the IG community.
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
May be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period.
You will be required to complete a financial disclosure.
You will be rated based on the required documentation submitted with your application package to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies. Please read the required documents listed and "How You Will be Evaluated":
Oral/Written Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Problem Solving and Reasoning - - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Planning/Evaluating Work (management)/Technical Expertise - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations;
Change Management - Knowledge of the principles of organizational development and change management theories, and their applications.
Qualifications
To include the specialized experience below, this recruitment will utilize the following assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview/Work Sample.
Specialized Experience: To qualify for the CT-15 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (CT-14). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience:
Managing and/or leading an audit project, program, and/or function within an that identifies fraud, waste, and abuse in an Inspector General Office;
Ensuring that audits are planned, conducted, completed, and reported in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and policies and priorities of the Inspector General; ensures compliance with professional standards including the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) GAGAS Yellow Book, Quality Standards issued by the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE), IG directives, policies and procedures, and other CFTC OIG requirements;
Providing expert advice to senior officials on full range of audit, management and administrative issues, such as report strategies and activities, policy, budget, human capital, training, travel, inventory, acquisitions, management information systems, and compliance; and
Independently reviewing and making recommendations to current and proposed policy, regulations, and executive orders relating to audit programs and operations of the Commission; to include rules, regulations, and other regulatory actions proposed or issued by regulated entities.
Please note: A work sample is required at the time of application and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Failure to submit the work sample will rate the applicant ineligible for the position. Please submit responses to each of the following:
A potential CFTC performance audit topic, objective, and justification statement. The written justification should include reasons for why this audit should be included in the annual OIG work plan (i.e., your rationale as to why the IG should prioritize this audit). This written sample should not exceed 250 words.
A potential CFTC compliance audit topic, objective, and justification statement. The written justification should include reasons for why this audit should be included in the annual OIG work plan (i.e., your rationale as to why the IG should prioritize this audit). This written sample should not exceed 250 words.
Education
Please refer to the OPM Auditing Series 0511for the specific Education/Experience requirements for this position.
Degree: accounting; or a degree 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 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.")
OR
Combination of education and experience - at least 4 years of experience in 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;
A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
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.
To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov.
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, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
Relocation: Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Supervisory Probationary Period: You may be subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period, if applicable.
This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions.
The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.
The overall salary range is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer, therefore, it is important that your resume fully reflects all of your work experience. Note that the upper end of each range is typically applicable only to candidates with significant years of work experience and qualifications Please review the CFTC Compensation Program website for additional information.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This recruitment will utilize the following assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview/Work Sample.
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume, work sample, and other supporting documentation, to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.
To qualify for this position, your resume and work sample must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. For the first level of review, your resume is the key evaluate your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Your resume cannot exceed more than 2 pages.
Structured Resume Review: Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. SMEs will review ONLY your two (2) page resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).
If you are found qualified, you may be referred to the Structured Interview process.
Structured Interview: During the structured interview panel, you will be rated on your resume and work sample submission submitted with your application. You will be rated on the following competencies:
Oral/Written Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Problem Solving and Reasoning - - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Planning/Evaluating Work (management)/Technical Expertise - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations;
Change Management - Knowledge of the principles of organizational development and change management theories, and their applications.
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.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Your SF-50 shows a federal position you've held, grade level and duty location. Your SF-50 can support position changes, conversions or separation for employment eligibility.
Transcripts may support your qualifications for a federal job and can include high school, college or other schools.
Some job applications require you to include a writing sample. See the announcement for details.
Resume showing all relevant and related experience (two pages max). If selected, your resume will be used to determine your initial pay setting decision (required)
SF-50 (most recent SF-50 proof of CFTC employment) (required)
Cover Letter (optional)
Transcripts (unofficial copy is accepted for application package, but an official copy with date degree was awarded is required prior to firm offer letter being extended) (required)
Work sample, refer to the Qualifications Statement (required)
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the CFTC with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If CFTC has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your 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 rate equivalent to the Well Qualified or better category using established rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
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.
RESUME REQUIREMENT: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. Please ensure your resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications for the position within the two-page limit. Resumes over the two-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page two.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Your SF-50 shows a federal position you've held, grade level and duty location. Your SF-50 can support position changes, conversions or separation for employment eligibility.
Transcripts may support your qualifications for a federal job and can include high school, college or other schools.
Some job applications require you to include a writing sample. See the announcement for details.
Resume showing all relevant and related experience (two pages max). If selected, your resume will be used to determine your initial pay setting decision (required)
SF-50 (most recent SF-50 proof of CFTC employment) (required)
Cover Letter (optional)
Transcripts (unofficial copy is accepted for application package, but an official copy with date degree was awarded is required prior to firm offer letter being extended) (required)
Work sample, refer to the Qualifications Statement (required)
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP). Provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the CFTC with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If CFTC has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your 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 rate equivalent to the Well Qualified or better category using established rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.
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.
RESUME REQUIREMENT: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. Please ensure your resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the qualifications for the position within the two-page limit. Resumes over the two-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page two.
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE: Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. You must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at USAJOBS.GOV. To begin, click the Apply Online button within the vacancy announcement and follow the prompts to create an account using LOGIN.GOV, if you have not done so already. LOGIN.GOV will walk you through each step of the account set-up and will automatically link your USAJOBS profile to LOGIN.GOV. Once you have established an account using LOGIN.GOV, you will then go back to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to answer the questions and submit all required documents. If you already have established an LOGIN.GOV account or want to return to your saved application, go to USAJOBS.GOV using your LOGIN.GOV username and password to apply or view your profile. If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 1-866.656.6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. 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/.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
