Staff Auditor

Staff Auditor

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Colorado Springs, CO Location: $41,811 to $99,650 includes locality of 20.15% locality. For the Fort Belvoir, VA Location: $46,610 to $111,087 includes locality of 33.94% locality. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

As a Staff Auditor at the NH-0511-2 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serving as a staff auditor within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Internal Review (IR) organization. The overall responsibilities in the NH-II position are substantially the same as those covered in the full-performance NH-III Senior Auditor job description, with the exception that the incumbent works under closer supervision and operates in a developmental capacity. Assignments and training are aimed at preparing the auditor to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the full-performance duties and transition to Level III Factors of Problem Solving and Leadership/Supervision.
• Receiving progressively more responsible assignments after proficient experience and training levels are met. The auditor may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade when all of the following conditions are met satisfactory completion of career development and training requirements; assumption of the higher-level duties; completion or attainment of all qualification requirements; the availability of funds; and the decision of management to take the action. Under close supervision and with mentoring, coaching, and feedback, the staff auditor assists senior personnel by:
• Conducting audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), evaluations in alignment with Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, and follow-up reviews on recommendations. Ensuring all work complies with professional standards and IR policies and procedures.
• Helping identify and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and other criteria when executing projects. Assisting in reviewing and evaluating data using both quantitative and qualitative research methods-such as sampling, questionnaires, interviews, and analysis of computer-processed data-to assess the effectiveness of programs and operations. Identifying existing and potential problem areas and recommending solutions.
• Preparing clear, well-documented draft work papers and reports. Collaborating with team members to identify relevant facts, ensuring evidence is sufficient and reliable to support findings, and helping develop recommendations that are well-supported, meaningful, practical, and actionable.
• Contributing to the success of projects by maintaining open and professional communication with team members and IR leadership. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external organizations. Participating in interviews and meetings to collect information and assisting in briefing leadership on progress and results.
• Assisting in conducting hotline inquiries, including developing inquiry plans, gathering and analyzing evidence related to complaint allegations, and drawing fact-based conclusions to substantiate or not substantiate allegations. Assisting in developing corrective action recommendations as appropriate and preparing and coordinates inquiry reports