Auditor (Performance)

Summary

This position is assigned to the Office of Audits (JA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), General Services Administration (GSA). Location of position: Real Property Audit Office (JA-R) 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405 We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

• The Office of Audits (JA) has a goal of improving GSA, while simultaneously protecting the integrity of its operations. This office accomplishes its mission by identifying and reporting on the challenges facing GSA management. JA conducts programmatic performance audits of GSA's operations and activities, implementation reviews, and/or contract audits. The Office of Audits also oversees financial statement audits and compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). The Real Property Audit Office (JA‐R) performs performance audits evaluating GSA's Public Buildings Service (PBS) programs. The auditor participates with other audit staff members in performing audits of GSA awarded contracts and evaluating GSA's national operating programs, systems, work processes, acquisitions, internal controls, and financial or contract administration functions. The auditor is responsible for performing a variety of audit work that requires the application of well-established auditing principles, theories, concepts, and practices. The following duties are performed at the full performance level of this position: Perform analysis tasks that are complex and require application of a variety of audit techniques and methodologies, as well as specific industry knowledge and auditor creativity. Prepare audit working papers and ensure that documentation fully supports audit results and comply with professional standards. Develop audit scope, methodologies, schedules, work assignments, itineraries, and work-steps. Prepare draft audit reports that communicate findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications

The GS-09 salary range starts at $70, 623 per year. The GS-11 salary range starts at $85, 447 per year. The GS-12 salary range starts at $102,415. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. This position has a positive education requirement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement. Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors: 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 hours. Additional Requirements for Qualification at the GS-09 level: In addition to the Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors listed above, to qualify at the GS-9 level you must possess at least one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is 1. Assisting senior specialists in conducting complicated audits to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of an organization's programs or operations; Or 2. Performing work consisting of systematic evaluations; Or 3. Conducting activities relating to the detection of fraud and waste. Additional Requirements for Qualification at the GS-11 level: In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is work involving the identification and review of program data and comparing it to regulations, policy, procedures or other program criteria; and experience performing reviews in accordance with auditing standards. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. To be creditable, such education must be in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related competencies necessary to perform the duties of this position. OR A combination of directly related graduate level education and appropriate specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. Additional Requirements for Qualification at the GS-12 level: In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service Specialized experience for this position is experience performing audit work in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) that demonstrates knowledge of the total audit evaluation process, including the planning, execution, and reporting phases. Such experience must include the application of professional methods and techniques to gather and evaluate evidence, validate findings, establish conclusions, formulate recommendations, and prepare reports.

Requirements

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 3 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA OIG employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.

Education

Note: 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, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

How to apply

Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job. If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application. Resumes exceeding two pages will not be accepted by USAJOBS and will prevent your application from moving forward in the hiring process. Please see Required Documents for additional details. Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). Need Assistance? Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact [email protected] or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.