Auditor (Performance) - TERM

Summary

Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? This position is located in the SBA OIG Audit Disaster Assistance Programs Group within the Auditing Division. SBA OIG promotes open and honest communication to create a positive work environment.

Learn more about this agency

Duties

Help

As an Auditor, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying new areas for audit and planning new engagements 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 data; and ensuring that evidence collected is sufficient, relevant, and reliable 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 timely; and (3) effectively utilizing resources.
• Drafting audit reports that consolidate and integrate the work of others that provides a logical structure for results presentation, answering all the audit objectives and ensuring that all elements of a finding are supported.
• Demonstrating effective communication by: (1) conducting and participating in conferences with key officials to obtain information and advise them of audit progress; and (2) collaborating both internally and externally to develop honest and productive relationships that contribute to the achievement of OIG goals.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You must meet the Basic Education Requirement.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient evidence of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of the position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet any basic requirements and specialized experience.

Basic Education Requirement :

Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting; OR

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 information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site.

Specialized Experience Statement :

GS-12 : One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, methods, and techniques required to conduct performance audits, inspections, and evaluations;
• Application of auditing and inspection standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (QSIE);
• Participation in the full range of duties to support execution of audits, inspections, and evaluations, including:
  • Audit planning - contributing to the development of the audit plan;
  • Data collection and analysis to support audit findings;
  • Preparing work papers to appropriately document findings and results;
  • Developing all elements of a finding - condition, criteria, cause, and effect;
  • Conducting segments of entrance and exit conferences in a professional manner;
  • Communicating orally by presenting portions of briefings to management on project status or findings and recommendations;
  • Drafting parts of audit or inspection reports that are clear and concise, factually accurate, and appropriate for the targeted audience;
  • Assist the lead auditor in formulating recommendations for corrective actions that result in improved processes, procedures, or controls that increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the audited entity's programs; and
  • Execute assignments within established milestones and deadlines.
• Working as an audit team member, collaborating in a professional manner, resolving conflicts constructively, and displaying a positive work ethic.
• Contributing to the development of audit proposals that are well-researched, risk-based, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the issues or activities to be examined.
• OIG experience preferred.

GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, methods, and techniques required to conduct performance audits, inspections, and evaluations;
• Application of auditing and inspection standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (QSIE);
• Ability to conduct the full range of duties to execute audits, inspections, and evaluations, including:
  
  
  • Audit planning - independently researching the audit topic, conducting a risk assessment, and developing audit steps;
  • Data collection and analysis to support audit findings;
  • Preparing work papers to appropriately document findings and results;
  • Developing all elements of a finding - condition, criteria, cause, and effect;
  • Conducting entrance and exit conferences in a professional manner;
  • Communicating orally by presenting briefings to management on project status or findings and recommendations;
  • Drafting audit or inspection reports that are clear and concise, factually accurate, and appropriate for the targeted audience;
  • Formulate recommendations for corrective actions that result in improved processes, procedures, or controls that increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the audited entity's programs; and
  • Execute the engagement within established milestones and deadlines.
• Ability to lead an audit team, providing ongoing constructive feedback to team members, and resolving conflicts in a positive manner.
• Experience in developing audit proposals that are well-researched, risk-based, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the issues or activities to be examined.
• OIG experience preferred.

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.

TIME-IN-GRADE : If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled.

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 06/02/2026.

Education

There is a positive education requirement for this position. Transcripts/certificates must be provided with your application that reflects the requirements of this position. NOTE: Transcripts/certificates must be provided to show proof of education; failure to submit required documents by the close of the announcement may result in an ineligible rating. APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

*** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. *** For further information, click on: Foreign Education.

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments

Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: Are programs that applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e. SBA employees only).

Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency).

You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if:

1. You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF).

2. Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce.

3. The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced.

4. You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job for which you are applying. This includes being rated as well-qualified for the position (score of 85 or better based on your responses to the competencies and associated questions listed within the assessment).

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.

Help

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.

Review our benefits

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.