Auditor.

Office of the Director of National Intelligence; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) seeks a GS-07 level auditor to perform comprehensive program, financial, contract, acquisition, and IT-related engagements across the IC. You will assist in planning, conducting, and reporting audits, with emphasis on internal controls and compliance with standards.

You will research applicable laws and directives, conduct interviews, document findings, and prepare comprehensive workpapers while maintaining strict security of classified

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and residency required.
• Background investigation and suitability determination.
• Must obtain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Two-year trial period for new appointments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits/evaluations across ODNI/IC per standards.
• Research laws, directives, regulations, and prior studies for audits.
• Prepare workpapers and outline findings to support conclusions.
• Assist senior auditors with meetings, reports, and final conclusions.
• Maintain security and accountability of classified information.

Skills

GAGAS knowledge

Quality standards

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Teamwork

Interviewing

Information security

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Related field (Business Administration/Finance/Public Administration)

Job description

Duties

• Conducts comprehensive program, financial, contract, acquisition, and information technology-related engagements, including audits, reviews, and other projects, of activities within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the Intelligence Community (IC) at-large to detect and prevent waste, fraud and abuse, and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
• Conducts audits or evaluations of ODNI and IC programs in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, or other applicable standards.
• Researches applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being audited.
• Executes assigned audit and test procedures and applies knowledge of auditing and evaluation standards to analyze a variety of documents, records, and processes to determine compliance with regulations, adequacy of internal controls, or achievement of program objectives.
• Assists senior auditors in conducting entrance and exit conferences with audit clients to explain audit objectives and conclusions.
• Conducts interviews, documents management's position, and analyzes information obtained to support audit conclusions.
• Assists with preparing meeting agendas and interview questions for a variety of audiences and situations. Conducts briefings, interviews, and walkthroughs, adjusting approach and questions as needed to convey and elicit necessary information.
• Captures and documents statements and walkthrough observations in an accurate and concise manner.
• 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 findings to include condition, cause, effect, criteria, and recommendations relevant to objectives.
• Provides input to translating audit and evaluation results and assists with developing specific, actionable recommendations for improvements to programs, systems, and activities.
• Assists senior auditors in writing draft and final reports.
• 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.

Qualifications

This is an excepted service GS-07 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-07 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-07 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-05 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration.

Skills

Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations and the identification of conditions, causes, criteria, effect, and recommendations.

Experience and demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and analytical abilities. Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information and applies reason to draw conclusions and develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data.

Ability to present information in a succinct and organized manner in memoranda, reports, or other written documents, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Basic knowledge of and ability to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in one or more of the following areas: Federal contracting practices, government budgeting and finance, information technology and assurance, and/or the IC's structure, components, and missions.

Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify needs, requirements, and develop extensive recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data, and arrive at a clear, logical and concise conclusion.

Ability to express information (ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical or sensitive); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Ability to lead by example and work well with others in a team or group setting.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Additional information

Candidates from outside the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

SALARY DETERMINATION

The ODNI uses a rank-in-person system in which rank is attached to GS employees on the basis of individual qualifications, experience, and performance. Individuals whose current GS grade is equivalent to the grade of the advertised position will retain their current grade and step. Individuals who transfer to the ODNI from a non-GS pay scale will have base pay converted to the appropriate GS grade and step as determined by the Chief of Human Resource Management.

In some cases when a current federal civilian employee applies for an ODNI position that is a lower grade than his or her personal grade, the candidate's personal grade will be downgraded to the grade of the advertised ODNI position and pay will be set at the step that is closest to, and not less than, the employee's current annual base rate of pay, not to exceed the maximum step rate of the GS grade to which assigned.

RELOCATION EXPENSES

For new ODNI employees, reimbursement for relocation is discretionary based on availability of funds.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

The ODNI provides reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Reasonable Accommodations Office Representative by email at [e-mail], by telephone at [phone] or by FAX at [phone]. Your request for reasonable accommodations will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. The ODNI is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.