Auditor (Performance)

Summary

We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. If you want challenging work and a chance to make a big impact, come join us at the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Commerce! We improve the effectiveness of the Department's programs and operations. We also investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department and those who do business with it.

Duties

• This position is located at the Department of Commerce OIG, Office of Audit and Evaluation (OAE), it involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-13; however, a selection can be made at any of the following grade levels. As an Auditor, you will perform the following duties: Develops audit and evaluation guides/programs covering highly complex functions of a major Department function or multi-mission activity or develops segments of audit and evaluation guides/programs for highly complex agency-wide or major corporation audits and evaluations. Plans work requirements to meet assigned audit and evaluations objectives to include developing timeframes and resources needed to complete the assignment. Researches background information and applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit and evaluation reports to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of area(s) pertinent to the audit. Writes and develops major areas of audit and evaluation plans/programs clearly defining the scope of the effort and the steps necessary to accomplish project objectives. Creates proposals for future audits and evaluations required by law, issues identified as high-risk or critical by the Department, and areas expected to result in potential monetary benefits to include scope and objectives of prospective audits and evaluations. Prepares detailed working papers to document work accomplished. Responsible for the evaluation of management processes and ensures ideas, facts, conclusions, and recommendations are clearly, concisely, and logically presented. Responsible for summarization of audit and evaluations results and actions taken to address identified management issues. Demonstrates an expert working knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS); quality standards for Inspection and Evaluation (CIGIE); and the OAE policies and procedures; and complies with these standards for data analysis efforts. Assists outside agencies, as directed, in the conduct of external audits or including laws and regulations. The auditor uses professional judgment in developing an audit and evaluation approach and formulating recommendations dealing with a variety of accounting and auditing questions. Such questions frequently require making assessments based on estimated input or projected situations. Communicates orally virtually or in person and in writing, with audit and evaluation management and auditees, including when views inconsistent with audit and evaluation findings are presented. Serves as advisor to audit management and program officials on audit/evaluation-related issues and audit liaison responsibilities.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. We will only review your resume to determine whether minimum experience requirements (s) have been met. Merit Promotion candidates (Federal employees) must meet time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date. Basic Requirements: 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: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hour Applicants MUST fully demonstrate all the following for the grade(s) level to be considered. To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess at least education and/or combination of education and one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, that includes: Conduct thorough research in preparation for planning, coordinating, and conducting comprehensive audits or evaluations; Assists in developing audit or evaluation programs; Prepares and maintains work papers to support work and analysis; Assists in preparing reports, interview summaries, or briefing materials that cover review findings. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, performing all of the following: Prepare reports, interview summaries, or briefing materials that cover review findings Researching laws, regulations, contracts, and management controls to develop performance audits or evaluation objectives, scope and methodology; Collecting, analyzing, and summarizing audit or evaluation data to support conclusions; Participates during entrance and exit conference briefings to present audit or evaluation objectives and potential findings to auditees To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, performing all of the following: Developing comprehensive program or operation review plans to include establishing scope, methodology, and objectives; Advising others in conducting audits, evaluations or review assignments; Writing, editing, and reviewing products covering work performed and conclusions reached; Orally presenting work performed and conclusions reached to inform decision makers

Requirements

Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Secret - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.

Education

For the GS-11 grade level, you may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral. (Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.) OR You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours may be combined with experience. The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

How to apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. Failure to submit the required documentation by 11:59 pm EST of 09/14/2026 will result in loss of consideration. The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 09/14/2026of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you are requesting this. Step 1: To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Step 2: Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. Step 3: After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. Step 4: You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application: -Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login). A list of announcements in which you have applied is at the Welcome screen. -Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status. For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.