Auditor

Intelligence Careers; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General seeks qualified candidates for an excepted service GS-09 position in McLean, VA. One year of auditing experience is required, with a Bachelor's in accounting or related field.

Roles include applying auditing standards, analyzing data, and presenting concise recommendations to stakeholders. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• One year of experience in auditing or related field.
• Knowledge of GAO/IG standards and inspection/evaluation quality standards.
• Ability to gather information and develop recommendations from data.
• Ability to present information clearly in memoranda or reports.
• Knowledge to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in federal contexts.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking to draw logical conclusions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Note: Responsibilities are implied by the role and require audit oversight guidance.
• Prepare and present findings in a clear, concise manner for the audience.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Information gathering

Fraud detection

Government auditing

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

Job description

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is searching for exceptional candidates to join us in fulfilling our mission to identify and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct across the 18 elements of the Intelligence Community. We uphold the integrity of the IC and amplify its impact through independent oversight that demands accountability and drives excellence. IC OIG has four offices: Legal Counsel, Audits & Inspections, Investigations & Intake, and Strategy & Support. This is an excepted service GS-09 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-09 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-09 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-07 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.

Experience

One year of experience in Auditing or a related field such as accounting, inspections, or evaluations. This can include internships and other volunteer/unpaid programs.

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.