Auditor (Financial)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The incumbent serves as a Forensic Auditor in the Financial Investigative Services Division (FISD) within the Office of Science and Technology (OST). FISD consists of professionally credentialed Forensic Auditors who provide comprehensive financial investigative services supporting criminal investigations under the Bureau’s jurisdiction. The position is classified as Forensic Auditor GS-0511-12.

The Forensic Auditor plans and conducts financial investigations of persons or entities suspected of involvement in criminal schemes; analyzes financial records and other relevant information; and develops investigative leads. The incumbent advises and assists ATF Special Agents and federal, state, and local prosecutors concerning findings on financial condition, sources and uses of funds, and other financial aspects of investigations. The role also involves preparing reports, exhibits, and charts tailored to the assignment and end user, and providing formal and informal training in financial investigative techniques, auditing, or related fields.

Applicants must meet the stated education or education-and-experience requirements, as well as the specialized experience requirements, by the announcement’s closing date. The announcement states that the closing date is 11/04/2026.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Meet the minimum accounting education requirement: a degree in accounting or auditing; or a related degree including auditing courses and 24 semester hours in accounting, which may include up to 6 hours of business law; or an eligible combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training providing professional accounting knowledge, together with one of the specified accounting-coursework, certification, or equivalent-education-and-experience alternatives.
• Have specialized experience applying forensic accounting or auditing experience.
• Have specialized experience conducting financial investigations or complex audits involving multiple businesses.
• Have specialized experience leading financial assignments and teams.
• Have specialized experience developing reports and work products in compliance with standards and presenting findings orally and in writing to auditees, team members, criminal investigators, prosecutors, and/or triers of fact.
• Ensure the resume supports application questionnaire responses and qualification requirements.
• Complete the required USA Hire assessment within 48 hours after the announcement closing date.
• Submit education documentation as applicable; education used for qualification must be from an accredited institution, and foreign education requires proof of U.S. equivalency.
• Register with the Selective Service, or have an approved exemption, if subject to the requirement.
• Pass drug screening and be subject to random drug testing.
• Be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist ATF Special Agents and federal, state, and local prosecutors regarding findings on financial condition, sources and uses of funds, and other financial aspects of investigations.
• Plan and conduct financial investigations of persons or entities suspected of involvement in criminal schemes.
• Prepare reports, exhibits, and charts summarizing findings according to the assignment and needs of the end user.
• Research applicable databases and analyze pertinent financial records.
• Develop investigative leads based on interviews and financial analysis.
• Provide formal and informal training to ATF and/or non-ATF personnel in financial investigative techniques, auditing, or related fields.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level