Internal Auditor - Part-Time Temporary

Summary This position is located within the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations, Audit Oversight Division. In this position, you will serve as an Auditor supporting a Project Manager, and will be responsible for performing broad and complex assignments within the Audit Oversight Division. Responsibilities Serves under a Project Manager and is responsible for independently performing broad and complex assignments relating to the development, improvement, evaluation, and effective accomplishment of audits performed on behalf of or used by the DoW. Performs oversight and evaluation reviews of DoW internal and external auditors. Interprets regulations, policies, and applicable standards; evaluates consistent application, while recognizing diversity of audit organizations and type of audits. Provides training to external auditors in auditing in the DoW environment, and how to comply with Single Audit Act requirements. Coordinates activities when technical expertise is required to assist DoW audit organizations carry out their missions. Basic Requirements: Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination, OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with 3 successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to aid in developing parts of project plans, executing part of plans, gathering and analyzing data, assisting in developing recommendations and corrective actions, and supporting project stakeholders and participants within the federal government. Assisting in performing complex and comprehensive audits and evaluations. Applying auditing concepts and methodologies, assisting in planning and carrying out tasks assigned to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information and data analysis. Possessing foundational knowledge of laws, executive orders, regulations, service directives, and instructions governing audits and evaluations. Assisting with writing parts of audits and evaluations reports in a clear and concise manner and assisting in delivering written and verbal presentations. D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to develop part of project plans, executing plans, gathering and analyzing data, developing recommendations and corrective action, and working with clients and other project stakeholders and participants within the federal government. Experienced in the execution of complex and comprehensive audits and evaluations. Applying auditing concepts and methodologies, planning and carrying out tasks assigned to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information and data analysis. Possessing foundational knowledge of laws, executive orders, regulations, service directives, and instructions governing audits and evaluations. Writing parts of audits and evaluations reports in a clear and concise manner and assisting in delivering written and verbal presentations. Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to develop project plans, execute plans, gather and analyze data, develop recommendations, evaluate corrective actions, and work with clients reviewed and other project stakeholders. regulations, directives, and instructions governing audit and evaluation programs. Experienced in performing complex and comprehensive oversight reviews of performance audits, financial-related audits, attestation engagements, and other types of contract audits. Professional knowledge of federal government accounting and auditing concepts and methodologies and skills to apply this knowledge to very broad assignments. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: Additional Required Documents Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: The following documents must be submitted, before the announcement closes: Most recent completed annual performance appraisal within the past 18 months, which includes a final rating. If you did not reach your full performance level or promotion potential you should submit an additional SF-50 that documents that grade level. Removal notice for refusing relocation. Disability annuity termination notice. Individuals with disabilities: You must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the MR and NG Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for MR and NG Technician Disability preference. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: GS-11 Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.Due to the education requirement of this position, an unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application. Using Education to Qualify: You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. 1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at and U.Department of Education website at Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. Additional Information If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives will not be authorized by the hiring official. For more information on veterans' preference click here. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., religious) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills that provide valuable training and experience which translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience. Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on DoW Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoW within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. ICTAP Guidance, 5 CFR Part 330 Subpart G and OPM's Guide to Career Transition. The Department of War (DoW) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004, will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. PPP MSP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority preference. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact View phone number on click.appcast.io for assistance.