Auditor
US Government Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Reston, VA
posted 26 days ago
About the position
The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IC IG) was established within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) by the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The IC IG's organizational divisions include Audit, Investigations, Inspections and Evaluations, Mission Support Division, the Center for Protected Disclosures, and Counsel to the Inspector General. The Audit Division is responsible for providing independent and objective audits of the Intelligence Community and ODNI to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs and operations, and to reduce fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. Audits are conducted in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The IC IG has an organizational need for applicants with auditing expertise.
Responsibilities
- Applies Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation for conducting audits or evaluations of program performance related projects.
- Researches applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being audited.
- Prepares audit steps for assigned segments of audit guide to meet specified audit objectives.
- Assists senior auditors in conducting entrance and exit conferences with audit clients to explain audit objectives and conclusions.
- Holds discussions with audit clients to explain audit objectives and audit results and to obtain positions on audit conclusions and supporting data.
- Documents and analyzes management's position on work completed.
- Independently executes segments of an audit guide or other related audit segments as directed by the Auditor-in-Charge or supervisor.
- Independently prepares, organizes, and completes comprehensive workpaper files that include complete summaries of evidentiary data to support audit conclusions relevant to audit objectives.
- Prepares outline of potential audit findings to include condition, cause, effect, criteria, and recommendations relevant to audit objectives.
- Assists senior auditors in writing segments of draft and final reports and developing findings and recommendations.
- Maintains security and accountability of classified information.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States.
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI).
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
- Applicant should have at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- OIG relevant professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
- Experience applying standards to analyze technically complex documents, records, and processes to determine compliance with regulations or process efficiencies and make recommendations for improvement.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
- Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.
