Auditor

Department of Energy Headquarters • Idaho Falls, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General (OIG), is hiring Auditors in the Office of Audits through the Pathways Recent Graduate Program. The positions support the Department’s mission through performance and financial audits, inspections, and investigations into alleged violations of law. Assignments may cover a broad range of Department of Energy programs, and selected candidates may be placed on an Incurred Cost, Cyber and Financial, or Performance Audit Team according to their qualifications and agency needs. The announcement may fill Auditor (Performance) and Auditor (Financial) positions at GS-0511-7/9. Duties are developmental when the position is filled below the full performance level.

Recent Graduate appointments typically last one year before potential conversion and may not exceed two years, plus an approved extension of up to 120 days. Conversion to a term or permanent competitive-service position may be considered after program completion but is not guaranteed. Promotion to GS-13 is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Requirements

• Meet the Pathways Recent Graduate eligibility requirements: have completed a qualifying degree or certificate within the previous two years, or complete it by February 3, 2027; the eligibility period may extend up to six years for certain veterans.
• Be in good academic standing and complete a Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement.
• Meet the basic GS-0511 education or experience requirement: a bachelor's or higher degree in auditing or a related field; or at least four years of performance-auditing experience or an equivalent combination of experience, college education, and training, plus either a CIA or CPA certificate obtained through written examination or substantial auditing/accounting coursework.
• For GS-07, demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, meeting at least two listed criteria; alternatively, qualify through one year of related graduate education, superior academic achievement with a related bachelor's degree, or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• For GS-09, demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, meeting at least two listed criteria; alternatively, qualify through a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, or an eligible combination of education and experience.
• Be suitable for Federal employment based on a background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a DOE Q-Sensitive security clearance.
• Submit to preemployment and random drug testing.
• Submit a financial disclosure statement upon entering the position and annually if required.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National, subject to the announcement's stated exception for certain non-U.S. citizens appointed initially through Pathways.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Provide transcripts and other required documentation when relying on education to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audits by carrying out audit procedures and reporting on conditions found.
• Independently perform audit assignments using professional accounting and auditing principles, traditional and advanced methods, and techniques including statistical techniques to collect and analyze data.
• Examine records to determine compliance with governing regulations, legislation, and operating controls, including whether expenses are allocated correctly.
• Gather, organize, and evaluate data, distinguishing essential from nonessential information.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to plan, arrange, and coordinate audit work and present information.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized for newly appointed federal employees, up to 25% of annual salary, subject to approval and funding.
• Relocation incentives may be authorized for current Federal employees relocating to a different geographical area, up to 25% of annual salary, subject to approval and funding.

What This Job Offers

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