Auditor

Office of the Secretary of the Interior • Reston, VA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This Auditor position is with the Office of the Secretary of the Interior, DAS-M, Office of Chief Financial Officer, Division of Internal Evaluation and Assessment in Reston, Virginia. The full performance level is GS-13. The position develops or assists in developing audit, examination, and evaluation plans; plans, performs, and/or leads complex reviews of procedures, systems, and programs for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and prepares work papers, interview summaries, and briefing materials documenting findings. The Auditor researches accounting and auditing issues, serves as a liaison to the Government Accountability Office or Office of Inspector General, and briefs internal management officials on findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

The position has GS-12 and GS-13 qualification levels. Applicants must meet the basic education or education-and-experience requirements for professional accounting work, as well as the specialized experience requirements for the grade sought. New hires begin at Step 1 of the applicable pay grade. Promotion potential does not guarantee promotion. Appointment may include a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, and a background security investigation is required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the basic education requirement through a qualifying degree in accounting, auditing, or a related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); or meet the specified combination of accounting experience, education, and training, including one of the stated alternatives for accounting/auditing coursework or certification.
• For GS-12, at least one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11, including applying auditing principles to acquire and analyze data; managing OMB Circular A-123 internal control assessment activities; serving as a GAO or OIG liaison or technical resource; and preparing written audit or assessment reports.
• For GS-13, at least one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12, including applying auditing principles to acquire and analyze data; leading OMB Circular A-123 assessments, including risk assessments, test plans, documentation review, and deficiency evaluation; serving as a GAO or OIG liaison or technical resource; preparing written and oral reports; and developing and presenting audit training.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.
• Provide transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims.
• A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for new hires.
• Applicants required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Develops or assists in developing audit, examination, and evaluation plans.
• Plans, performs, and/or leads complex projects reviewing and auditing procedures, systems, and programs for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Prepares audit, inspection, and/or evaluation work papers, interview summaries, and briefing materials covering review findings.
• Identifies, analyzes, and researches accounting and auditing issues.
• Serves as a point of contact or audit liaison to the Government Accountability Office or Office of Inspector General on audits, evaluations, and reviews.
• Meets with internal management officials to brief them on findings, explain conclusions, and justify recommendations.
• At the GS-13 level, may lead and manage OMB Circular A-123 internal control assessments, perform risk assessments, prepare test plans, review supporting documentation, evaluate deficiencies, and develop and present training on audit procedures and standards.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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