Auditor (Performance)

Consumer Product Safety Commission • Washington, DC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The CPSC Office of Inspector General (OIG) is a small, collaborative, mission-focused office that performs work under the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended. Staff supervise mandatory audits and plan and execute risk-based audits targeting issues unique to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and its mission of keeping consumers safe. Auditors may also assist with investigations.

The primary purpose of the position is to conduct and supervise audits and assist with investigations relating to CPSC programs and operations. The auditor recommends policies and activities that promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and help prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. Work is based on annual risk assessments and compliance with annual government-wide audits. Audit topics assess compliance with laws, regulations, and agency guidance, and support the CPSC’s consumer-safety mission. The position performs complex performance, financial, information systems, and program audits, and seeks to make actionable recommendations that improve agency operations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must undergo a background investigation and receive a favorable suitability determination.
• Must meet the mandatory education requirement: a degree in auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting; OR at least four years of performance-auditing experience or an equivalent combination of performance-auditing experience, college education, and training providing professional auditing knowledge.
• Must also have either a Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant certificate obtained through written examination, or a degree with substantial auditing or accounting coursework (for example, 15 semester hours).
• Must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower Federal grade level.
• Specialized experience must include developing and conducting performance and/or financial audits; analyzing and evaluating organizational programs, operations, and functions; evaluating corrective actions for identified deficiencies; drafting and presenting final audit reports to leadership; and serving as a contracting officer’s representative monitoring contractors on audits or other assessments.
• Must submit transcripts to support education claims; unofficial transcripts are acceptable during application, and official transcripts are required upon appointment.
• If male and born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must reside in the local commuting area of the duty station and report to the Washington, DC location after the planned relocation is completed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise audits of CPSC programs and operations.
• Assist with investigations relating to CPSC programs and operations.
• Recommend policies and activities that promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Plan and execute risk-based audits based on annual risk assessments and government-wide audit requirements.
• Assess compliance with laws, regulations, and agency guidance.
• Perform complex performance, financial, information systems, and program audits.
• Develop and conduct performance and/or financial audits in accordance with established guidelines and regulations.
• Analyze and evaluate organizational programs, operations, and functions, including corrective actions for previously identified deficiencies.
• Draft and present final audit reports to leadership.
• Serve as a contracting officer’s representative and monitor contractors performing audits or other assessments.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Life and health insurance
• Long Term Care insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit subsidies
• Fitness center
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

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