Senior Auditor

National Credit Union Administration•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

The Senior Auditor is located in the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audit. The position leads audits of NCUA programs and operations, including complex audits that may be sensitive and critical in nature. The OIG conducts audits and investigations, works to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse, makes recommendations concerning legislative and policy initiatives, and informs Congress and the NCUA Board about problems and deficiencies. Its work is conducted independently in accordance with the Inspector General Act. The Senior Auditor determines audit objectives, scope, methodology, and techniques; analyzes survey results and identifies deficiencies, risks, vulnerabilities, and areas of interest; interviews employees, contractors, and others; and conducts entrance and exit conferences with management. The auditor drafts and issues reports, presents oral briefings and other correspondence to the NCUA Board and senior staff, supports recommendations for corrective action, and is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of final reports. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a suitable background/security adjudication, drug testing, financial disclosure, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. A probationary or trial period may be required. Applicants must meet the specialized-experience and basic education requirements described in the announcement.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the CU/GS-13 grade level, for applicants applying at the CU-14 grade level.
Experience developing and conducting audits that conform with professional, regulatory, or quality standards or requirements.
Experience performing all phases of an audit or project, from planning and fieldwork through drafting and issuing a final report.
Experience preparing oral presentations to management officials.
Meet the basic education requirement through either a four-year degree in accounting, auditing, or a related field (such as business administration, finance, or public administration) with 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law), or the specified combination of accounting experience, education, training, and qualifying coursework or certification.
Submit transcripts supporting the basic education requirement with the application.
Be a U.S. citizen and successfully complete a suitable background/security investigation; drug testing and financial disclosure are required.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Complete the initial online questionnaire and, if notified, the Assessment Questionnaire and USA Hire Assessment.
Submit a resume of no more than two pages that provides specific details supporting claimed experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Lead complex audits of NCUA programs and operations, including audits of a sensitive or critical nature.
Conduct entrance and exit conferences with management; justify and defend report findings and recommendations and negotiate issues during exit conferences.
Determine audit objectives, scope, methodology, and techniques by analyzing survey results and identifying deficiencies, risks, vulnerabilities, and areas of interest to the NCUA Board, management, or Congress.
Develop interview questions and interview NCUA employees, contractors, and others to gather audit information.
Draft written reports and prepare oral briefings and other correspondence for the NCUA Board and senior staff.
Present audit or review results, including conclusions and recommendations for management corrective action.
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of final reports.