Auditor (Performance) - TERM

Auditor Position

As an Auditor, you will be responsible for assisting in:

• Identifying new areas for audit and planning new engagements by submitting audit proposals that support the OIG strategic plan as well as detail the benefit of committing resources to performing the work;
• Developing program guides that address the audit objectives and provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
• Exercising technical direction over the collection and analysis of all data; and ensuring that evidence collected is sufficient, relevant, and competent and properly documented and reviewed in the audit work papers.
• Providing effective team leadership including: (1) proactively identifying and resolving problems that could impact project goals; (2) establishing priorities and adjusting schedules to accomplish the work as timely as possible; and (3) effectively utilizing resources.
• Informing the project manager of progress, as well as issues that need to be addressed to keep the project on track.
• Drafting audit reports that provide a logical structure for results presentation, answer the audit objectives and ensuring all elements of a finding are supported by the data.
• Developing the message and drafting significant portions of other products, such as briefings, message meetings, reports, testimonies, and/or fact sheets; and ensuring all products are clear, convincing, accurate, and thorough.
• Planning for and participating in key meetings with program officials of audited activities to obtain information and advise them of audit progress.
• Communicating clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with individuals internal and external to the SBA OIG.
• Using creative and innovative approaches to identify new audit techniques and methods.