Clarification from the agency

Your application will be considered if you are a: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible.

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)

As an Auditor, your work will include the following responsibilities:

• Serves on a team conducting performance audits to assist higher grade level auditors in determining areas of high risk during an audit.
• Assists in planning and performing contractor oversight for the financial statement's audits in accordance with applicable standards.
• Collects and compiles audit evidence from interviews, inquiries, and record reviews and data analyses.
• Conducts analyof work related to developing and executing agency policies and programs.
• Reviews reports consisting of a systematic examination and appraisal of financial records.
• Responsible for applying established criteria to collected audit evidence to identify inconsistencies, anomalies, or exceptions.

Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.
• 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
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• 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 3 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA OIG 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-09 salary range starts at $ 70, 623 per year.  The GS-07 salary range starts at $ 57, 736 per year.  If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITORS:  

You must have either A or B:

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.

OR

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.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. Additionally, if you claim to meet the basic requirements under option B2 or B3 as outlined above, you must submit additional documentation with your application to support your claim.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-9 LEVEL:  

In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, to qualify at the GS-9 level you must possess at least one of the following: One year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is experience assisting in conducting complicated audits; performing work consisting of systematic evaluations; conducting activities relating to the detection of fraud and waste; and/or assisting in conducting performance and/or contract audits. OR

1. A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR have completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR
2. A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-7 LEVEL:

In addition to the Basic Requirements listed above, to qualify at the GS-7 level you must possess at least one of the following:

1. One year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal. Specialized experience is experience obtaining, verifying and summarizing auditing documentation; applying professional auditing principles, practices and skills; and obtaining and evaluating information, ensuring accuracy and reliability. OR
2. Have completed at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or the equivalent) in auditing, or in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting. OR
3. Have completed all the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university PLUS demonstrated Superior Academic Achievement as defined below. OR
   A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position.

Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level is fully qualifying at the GS-7 level.  To claim SAA, submit documentation of one of the following:

1.      Class standing -- You must be in the upper third of your graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.

2.      Grade-point average (rounded to one decimal point) of:

1. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum; or
2. 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during your final 2 years of the curriculum.
3.     Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies.

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.

A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the applications of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the four required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses.

How you will be evaluated:

1. Demonstrates professional knowledge of auditing and accounting theories, practices, methods, and techniques to perform audit assignments and support the development of audit findings.
2. Applies knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and practices governing financial programs to assess compliance and evaluate program operations.
3. Researches, analyzes, and evaluates data to identify trends, issues, inconsistencies, and impacts relevant to audit objectives.
4. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing to present audit information, prepare reports, and convey findings clearly to stakeholders.

Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as the narrative response(s) you provide later in the application process must also support these KSAs.

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 the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA OIG’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must score 85.0 or higher to receive priority consideration.