Job Summary

This position is located within the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations, Audit Oversight Division. In this position, you will serve as an Auditor supporting a Project Manager, and will be responsible for performing broad and complex assignments within the Audit Oversight Division.

Job Description

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-11 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level. For entry at the GS-12 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level. For entry at the GS-13 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. Basic Requirements: 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 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: 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 3 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. Specialized Experience: At the GS-11, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to aid in developing parts of project plans, executing part of plans, gathering and analyzing data, assisting in developing recommendations and corrective actions, and supporting project stakeholders and participants within the federal government. Assisting in performing complex and comprehensive audits and evaluations. Applying auditing concepts and methodologies, assisting in planning and carrying out tasks assigned to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information and data analysis. Possessing foundational knowledge of laws, executive orders, regulations, service directives, and instructions governing audits and evaluations. Assisting with writing parts of audits and evaluations reports in a clear and concise manner and assisting in delivering written and verbal presentations. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M if related. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 hours leading to a Ph.D.) At the GS-12, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to develop part of project plans, executing plans, gathering and analyzing data, developing recommendations and corrective action, and working with clients and other project stakeholders and participants within the federal government. Experienced in the execution of complex and comprehensive audits and evaluations. Applying auditing concepts and methodologies, planning and carrying out tasks assigned to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information and data analysis. Possessing foundational knowledge of laws, executive orders, regulations, service directives, and instructions governing audits and evaluations. Writing parts of audits and evaluations reports in a clear and concise manner and assisting in delivering written and verbal presentations. At the GS-13, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to develop project plans, execute plans, gather and analyze data, develop recommendations, evaluate corrective actions, and work with clients reviewed and other project stakeholders. Possesses knowledge of the laws; executive orders; regulations, directives, and instructions governing audit and evaluation programs. Experienced in performing complex and comprehensive oversight reviews of performance audits, financial-related audits, attestation engagements, and other types of contract audits. Professional knowledge of federal government accounting and auditing concepts and methodologies and skills to apply this knowledge to very broad assignments. Ability to write clear and concise working papers and oversight reports and deliver written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audience. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/auditing-series-0511/ Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: The following documents must be submitted, before the announcement closes: Most recent completed annual performance appraisal within the past 18 months, which includes a final rating. Latest SF-50 showing your position, grade level, and duty location you were (or will be) separated from. If you did not reach your full performance level or promotion potential you should submit an additional SF-50 that documents that grade level. Proof of ICTAP eligibility, such as: RIF notice within the past year. Removal notice for refusing relocation. Disability annuity termination notice. Agency's certification of inability to reemploy you. Individuals with disabilities: You must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the MR and NG Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for MR and NG Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the checklist. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the MR and NG Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for MR and NG Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the checklist. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the RG PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for RG preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the checklist.