Director of Audit Operations (Supervisory Performance Auditor)

Office of Inspector General • Washington, DC

12d

About The Position

This position is located at the Treasury Office of the Inspector General, Office of Audit. The Director of Audit Operations (Supervisory Performance Auditor) provides technical and administrative supervision over a staff of auditors and program analysts. The role directs quality control reviews, monitors management action on audit and evaluation recommendations, maintains the electronic work paper system, keeps audit policies and procedures current, and leads OIG-wide products and projects.

The position requires specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level, a year at GS-14 for time-in-grade purposes when applicable, and the basic education or experience and certification/coursework requirements for Performance Auditors. The position also requires proficiency in specified competencies and successful completion of federal employment screening and suitability conditions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• For the GS-15, one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes developing and conducting training on new auditing standards, complex quality/internal control systems, and cutting-edge methodologies to promote agency program and operations integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness; and monitoring audit systems of quality control, identifying systemic issues, and overseeing corrective actions.
• Meet proficiency levels in Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, and Resilience.
• Meet the GS-14 time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks for the GS-15, if applicable.
• Meet the basic Performance Auditor requirement through a degree in auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting; or four years of performance auditing experience, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training providing professional auditing knowledge.
• Have either a Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant certificate obtained through written examination, or a degree that included substantial auditing or accounting coursework, such as 15 semester hours.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and provide a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
• Complete required employment verification, identity verification, and Personal Identity Verification (PIV) procedures.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter; undergo income tax verification and pre-appointment and random drug testing.
• Use Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payment.
• If applicable, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• Newly appointed competitive or excepted service employees are subject to a probationary or trial period; continued employment depends on an affirmative determination by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, and direct subordinate staff performing the quality control review (QCR) function.
• Direct the monitoring of Treasury management action on recommendations from audits and evaluations.
• Oversee updates, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the OIG's electronic work paper system.
• Ensure the Office of Audit policy and procedures manual is maintained and timely updated to reflect changes to laws, rules, regulations, and Government Auditing Standards.
• Lead the development and/or coordination of OIG-wide products and projects, including the Semi-Annual Report to Congress and the OIG Annual Plan.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays.
• 13 days of sick leave.
• 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and no waiting periods; the employer pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Challenging work and opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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