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Internal Review Specialist (Internal Control and Review) CG-301-14

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Summary

This position is located in Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS), Operations Branch, Internal Control and Review Section and is responsible for leading in the development, coordination, and implementation of internal control and risk management policies, procedures, and programs associated with the review and evaluation of the Division of Risk Management Supervision's programs and operations.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 06/11/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 11, 2026
This job will close when we have received 75 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$158,305 - $257,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
CG 14
Promotion potential
14
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
2026-RMS-0173
Control number
871912300

Duties

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  • Supports the Assistant Director, Internal Control and Review Section, in directing the Division's risk management and internal review program to promote strong and effective internal controls, efficient operations, and compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborates with leadership in Regional Offices, Program Areas, and ORMIC and applies expertise in Federal Internal Control Standards and OMB Circular A-123 to support the FDIC’s overall Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program and prepare the Division’s annual Assurance Statement over its internal control system. 
  • Assesses mission-oriented risks and identifies potential topic areas for internal reviews. Applies performance auditing standards or principles to develop and execute plans for conducting operational, internal control, compliance, or strategic reviews of Division programs and operations. Specifically, the employee develops the objectives, scope, methodology, detailed review programs, and questionnaires for internal reviews and program evaluations; and determines the nature and extent of testing required. In addition, the employee applies audit evidence and reporting to collect, analyze, and document information in working papers; and develop preliminary findings, potential recommendations, and written reports for Division management.
  • Prepares and presents reports, briefings, and summaries to the Assistant Director, Internal Control and Review Section, and senior-level management officials within and outside the Division on the findings, trends, and observations developed from audits, research, and review activities. 
  • Develops and presents proposed audit and enterprise risk related recommendations to the Assistant Director for execution.
  • Serves as a liaison between the Division’s program offices, Office of Risk Management and Internal Controls (ORMIC), Office of Inspector General (OIG), and Government Accountability Office (GAO). Facilitates efficient and effective communication by applying expertise in conducting performance reviews of internal functions and operations and independently engaging with the auditors, ORMIC, and Division management as appropriate. The incumbent applies analytical expertise and knowledge of Government Auditing Standards to review information requests, preliminary audit findings, assess operational effectiveness and program performance, draft audit reports and, in consultation with the Assistant Director, provides advice and support for the Division’s response to the auditor. Further, the employee applies knowledge of Federal Internal Control Standards to support Division management in designing, implementing, and documenting any corrective actions in the audit recommendation follow-up process.
  • Reviews ORMIC, OIG, and GAO audit reports pertaining to the Division to identify systemic issues and collaborates with Division management to design, implement, and document any corrective actions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) required

Registration with the Selective Service.

U.S. Citizenship is required.  

Employment Conditions.

Completion of Confidential Financial Disclosure may be required.

Qualifications

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14 grade level or above in the Federal service.  Specialized experience is defined as:

Assessing internal controls and conducting audits or reviews to evaluate program effectiveness and identify improvements; analyzing evidence, developing findings and recommendations;  and preparing written reports for management.

Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants eligible for ICTAP (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program) must achieve a score of 85 “well qualified” for this position. For more information, click here.

For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed:

  • Organization/Agency's Name
  • Title
  • Salary (series and grade, if applicable)
  • Start and end dates (including the month and year)
  • Number of hours you worked per week
  • Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.

NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Additional information

Due to the high volume of qualified applicants expected to apply, this announcement will close on the day the 75 application is received, or on the closing date of this announcement, whichever comes first.

If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:


• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.


Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill similar vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.

Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $257,500.

To read about your rights and responsibilities as an applicant for Federal employment, click here.

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.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications/eligibility, your experience, education, and training will be rated using job-related experiences based on the competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.

Occupational Experts (OEs) will review your resume to determine if you possess the technical qualifications for this position based on your experience. OEs will review ONLY the first two (2) pages of your resume. OEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). The review will include a cut-off score based on  the minimum level of required proficiency for the competencies described in this announcement. You must meet or exceed the designated cut-off score to receive consideration. You will not receive consideration for the position if you score below the cut-off score.

Applicants will be assessed on the following competencies:

Oral/Non-Written Commincation 

Written Communication

Planning and Organizing

Critical Thinking 

Audit & Internal Controls

Analytical Skill

Compliance 


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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Agency contact information

Jasmine Moore
Phone
571-624-9407
TDD
1-800-925-4618
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
Jasmoore@fdic.gov
Address
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC Human Resources Branch
3501 Fairfax Drive
HRB (PA-1730-5007)
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States

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