Auditor

Summary The Office of Inspector General is seeking early career Auditors. As an Auditor, you will perform audits, evaluations, and/or special projects in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), inspection and evaluation standards, and Office of Audits policies and procedures. . Responsibilities In this role as an Auditor, you will be responsible for: Analyzing program data using quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques, such as sampling, questionnaires, interviews, and analyses of computer-processed data to assess the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and metrics. Preparing and maintaining audit workpapers, such as analytical summaries and documentation of interviews, in accordance with Office of Audits policies and procedures. Participating in briefings with OIG senior leadership and in interviews with agency officials to collect information and present findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Identifying and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, prior audit reports, or other pertinent documents and publications applicable to the assigned audit, evaluation, or special project. Assisting the team lead, audit managers, and other senior leaders in a full range of activities from planning and designing audits, evaluations, or special projects, to reporting findings and results orally and/or in writing. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-09 level. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. Degree in auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting; OR B. Combination of education and experience -- at least four (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 include ONE of the following: 1. A certificate as Certified Internal Auditor or 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-11: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-09 level. Specialized experience includes: 1) planning and conducting audits, evaluations, examinations, or other fact-finding studies; AND 2) gathering and analyzing data and determining validity and reliability; AND 3) participating in interviews to acquire information used in an audit or evaluation; AND 4) drafting audit or evaluation report findings on the work performed using applicable standards, procedures, and technology. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Three (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: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education, which includes education exceeding two (2) years of graduate study and the specialized experience described above that meets the total experience requirements. For example, six (6) months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 and over 2 years of successfully completed graduate level education. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 2: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives. Competency 3: Auditing - Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures related to planning and conducting audits, evaluations, and special projects. Competency 4: Program Analysis - Examines and analyzes different types of data to assess the organization or program, or specific issues within the organization or program, and make recommendations. Education You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here. Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics. Additional Information Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency. SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectee's initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. Please visit the agency's Compensation Overview page for more information. Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, click here. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT (LMWFA): The LMWFA provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. For more information, click here. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. For religious-based accommodations, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: For more information, please click here. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.