AUDITOR

Summary

This position is located in the General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Inspections (JE).

Location of position:

GSA Office of Inspector General

Office of Inspections (JE)

1800 F St NW, Washington, DC

We are currently filling one vacancy , but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Duties

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This position is in the Office of Inspections (JE). JE is a multi-disciplinary organization that analyzes and evaluates GSAs programs and operations through management and programmatic inspections and evaluations that are intended to provide insight into issues of concern to GSA, Congress, and the American public. The office also coordinates quality assurance for the OIG, and analyzes potentially fraudulent or otherwise criminal activities in coordination with other OIG components.

As a Performance Auditor, you will perform the following duties:

• Assisting in conducting evaluations of General Services Administration programs and operations, and/or contracts awarded by GSA.
• Conducting research and performing evaluation or reviews to identify potential waste, abuse, and mismanagement exist, and developing constructive recommendations for corrective actions.
• Participating in evaluations or inspections of existing GSA processes and procedures or programs, drafting proposed findings and recommendations for the improvement of GSA programs, operations, and administrative systems in order to promote efficiency and to achieve mission-oriented objectives.
• Using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to analyze program-related data and policy issues.
• Identifying data requirements for effective program evaluations; monitors program trends through analyses, and use of data analyses techniques to evaluate programs.
• Reviewing new or proposed legislation, regulations, or policies, focusing on the potential impact on programs, operations, and/or management within a specific functional or program area.
• Assisting with drafting, reviewing, editing, and/or providing input to written materials, including program guidance, informational/decision memoranda, briefings, decisions, and recommendations/justifications.

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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 4 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA 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

Qualifications

The GS-7 salary range starts at $57,736 per year. The GS-9 salary range starts at $70,623 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.

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PERFORMANCE AUDITORS:

Degree: auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting.

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Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or

2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

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. Qualifying specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:

• experience assisting in the conduct of performance audits;
• assisting in the evaluation of policies, procedures, or internal controls to assess program performance; and
• evaluating compliance with laws and regulations.

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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. Qualifying graduate education must be in accounting and/or auditing, or in a related field such as business administration, finance or public administration.

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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:

One year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal. Qualifying specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:

• experience obtaining, verifying and summarizing auditing documentation;
• applying professional auditing principles, practices and skills; and
• obtaining and evaluating information, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

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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.

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Have completed all the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university PLUS demonstrated Superior Academic Achievement as defined below.

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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. If claiming SAA based on class standing, you must submit supporting documentation.

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. If claiming SAA based on honor society membership, you must submit supporting documentation.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for bargaining unit coverage.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.

This position is full-time in the office. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the OIG HR point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement.

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.

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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.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Flexible work schedules and telework
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Training and development

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.