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Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs.  The OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations.  The OIG carries out its mission by issuing audit reports, evaluations, and management advisories with findings and recommendations to improve program delivery and performance. 

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/30/2026 to 04/13/2026
This job will close when we have received 150 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$78,972 - $158,322 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 13
Locations
11 vacancies in the following locations:
District of Columbia, DC
Atlanta, GA
Baltimore, MD
Fort Worth, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
Travel Required
25% or less - Long-distance travel for moderate periods of time is required for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - This is a permanent position.
Work schedule
Full-time - This is a full-time position.
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13 - The full performance level of this position is a GS-13.
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
JA-1-2026-0001
Control number
863128700

Duties

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This position is located in the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Auditing and Evaluation (JA). The office conducts audits and audit-related projects involving multi-billion-dollar transportation projects, programs, and operations, prepares reports and Congressional testimony, and briefs senior level industry and Government officials on numerous aspects of critical transportation programs. This office’s audits focus on enhancing the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Nation’s transportation systems, as well as DOT’s internal operations. JA also supports OIG investigators’ criminal, civil, and administrative cases related to Federal transportation programs and DOT operations.

The work of this position involves audits and audit-related projects, such as reviews and Congressional testimony. An employee in this position works under the direct supervision of a Project Manager (PM) and a Program Director (PD). The Auditor works as a member of an audit team responsible for assessing the effectiveness and/or efficiency of transportation programs, activities, and Departmental operations in the areas of assigned audits or audit-related projects. 

Under the direct supervision of a PM, an Auditor is responsible for independently performing work in all phases of an audit—planning the audit, conducting the audit, preparing audit products, and assisting in closing applicable audit recommendations—in accordance with generally accepted Government auditing standards and other applicable auditing policies and/or procedures. An Auditor prepares accurate, complete, and timely materials that conform with policies and standards and documents all support within the electronic audit management system. An Auditor may serve as a technical advisor for junior auditors by providing guidance and training.

An Auditor works with their PM and team in acquiring and reporting audit-related information both orally and in writing. If an exit conference is conducted, an Auditor may assist the PM and PD in presenting findings and recommendations clearly and logically and responding to questions accurately and professionally. An Auditor advises the PM about fraud and other serious problems, abuses, program weaknesses, and trends disclosed by their audit work and recommends corrective action.

Following audit issuance, DOT OIG monitors recommendations until closed. A PD or PM may ask an Auditor to assist with reviewing auditee provided evidence and assessing whether the evidence supports recommendation closure.

Under the direct supervision of a PM, an Auditor may be required to assist in preparing Congressional testimony. This may include assisting with the preparation of the written and oral statements, the research and assembly of supporting documentation, and completion of administrative and other tasks for the testimony.

All employees are responsible for safeguarding non-public information in accordance with OIG and DOT policies and procedures. Employees with security clearances are responsible for properly handling, processing, storing, reproducing, transmitting, and destroying Classified National Security Information (CNSI) as set forth in law, Executive Order, and DOT policy governing classified information to protect against unauthorized disclosure that could reasonably be expected to cause damage to national security and prevent compromise or access by unauthorized persons. As applicable, an Auditor attends required security briefings and completes the annual security training within 90 days of receiving notification, unless missed or the completion deadline is extended due to circumstances beyond the employee's control—subject to the approval of the appropriate senior official.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • This position is subject to a background investigation
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 p.m. EST on the closing date.
  • Relocation is not authorized
  • Position is subject to pre-employment/random drug tests.

Qualifications

All documents must be received, and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.  Your resume must be well documented with the specialized experience, otherwise you may be deemed ineligible.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Basic Education Requirements & Specialized Experience qualifications for the grade(s) at which you are requesting consideration. Applicants must meet qualifications and time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

GS-11: To qualify you must meet the following requirements:

Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

OR

Specialized Experience: At least one-year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience includes providing assistance to higher level staff with research that is complete, accurate and relevant with data gathered from competent and reliable sources and documents to develop a concise and coherent message; analysis that is sufficient to support findings, conclusions, and recommendations; interpreting or applying regulations, program guidance, or policies; examining and testing (such as using statistical and/or judgmental sampling) records and management controls; reviewing material for completeness and consistency.

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Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants that possess a percentage of the required specialized experience and a percentage of the required graduate level education such that, when the percentages of the required education and specialized experience are added together, they equal 100%. (Only graduate education and professional experience equivalent to the GS-9 or higher is creditable).

GS-12: To qualify you must meet the following requirements:

Specialized Experience: At least one-year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes conducting reviews/audits/evaluations for programs, or other activities to determine either economy, efficiency, effectiveness, or compliance; experience gathering and analyzing data to determine its validity and reliability; experience conducting interviews and other oral communications to acquire or exchange information used in a review/audit.

GS-13: To qualify you must meet the following requirements:

Specialized Experience: At least one-year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience includes experience leading or conducting reviews/audits/evaluations for programs, or other activities to determine either economy, efficiency, effectiveness or compliance; experience gathering and analyzing data to determine its validity and reliability; experience conducting interviews and other oral communications to acquire or exchange information used in a review/audit/evaluation.

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.

Your resume will be evaluated based on the following competencies:

1. Audit Planning and Execution - Audit planning and execution of transportation related topics at the Federal government level, using GAGAS standard.

2. Audit or Topic Specific Knowledge  - Experience conducting audit and good familiarity with the transportation-related sector. Auditing experience uses GAGAS audits and conducted at the Federal government level.

3. Written Communication- Relevant audit or professional writing experience, with demonstrated recognition for writing skills and efficiency.

4. Oral Communication - Relevant oral communication experience, with demonstrated recognition for oral skills and efficiency or extensive experience communicating with high level officials.

5. Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills - Experience in both critical thinking and analytical skills, including conducting audit analysis.

6. Teamwork/Working Relationships  - Experience in both teamwork and effective working relationships which resulted in successful project completion.

Education

Basic Requirements for Auditors

A. Degree: 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 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.

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B. 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;
  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.


NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE COPY OF THEIR TRANSCRIPTS. DEGREE AUDITS ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR OFFICIAL/UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS. IF SELECTED, AN OFFICIAL/SEALED TRANSCRIPT WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO AN APPOINTMENT DATE BEING ESTABLISHED.

IF YOU HAVE EARNED A DEGREE FROM A FOREIGN INSTITUTION YOU MUST SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION EVIDENCE THAT ANY EDUCATION COMPLETED IN A FOREIGN INSTITUTION WAS APPROPRIATELY ACCREDITED BY AN ACCREDITING BODY RECOGNIZED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AS EQUIVALENT TO U.S. STANDARDS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WEB SITE AT http://www.ed.gov

Additional information

PLEASE NOTE: THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON THE CLOSING DATE OR AT MIDNIGHT ON THE DAY WE RECEIVE THE 100TH APPLICATION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATION.

Relocation expenses will not be paid. 

Best qualified candidates will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel expenses in conjunction with any required interviews, unless they are already employed by the Office of Inspector General at the U. S. Department of Transportation.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, careers@oig.dot.gov

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

All applicants: Your application will be reviewed in two phases to determine how you move forward in the hiring process.

Phase I: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. ONLY two (2) pages of your resume will be reviewed. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) will not be reviewed. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.

GS -11 Applicants passing “Phase I” will move on to the “Phase II” of the assessment process where your application will be reviewed and rated based on the KSAs/Competencies listed in the vacancy announcement by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the announcement questionnaire and supporting documents. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.

GS- 12/13 Applicants passing “Phase I” will move on to the “Phase II” of the assessment process where your application will be reviewed and rated based on the KSAs/Competencies listed in the vacancy announcement by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents). Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.

Federal employees must meet Time-In-Grade (TIG) requirements for merit promotion consideration.  TIG is the 52-week requirement Federal employees in competitive service, General Schedule (GS) positions at GS-5 and above must serve before they are eligible for promotion to the next grade level. TIG requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Supporting documents may either be uploaded or faxed to 571-258-4052. The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays).

NOTE: If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration.

Applicants who fail to submit all the required documentation listed in the announcement, in addition to their resumes, will be considered ineligible for further consideration for this announcement.


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Office of Inspector General

Agency contact information

Myra Clemens
Phone
202-366-1490
TDD
202-366-2136
Fax
571-258-4052
Email
Myra.E.Clemens@oig.dot.gov
Address
DOT, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
West Building, Room W71-123
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States

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