Auditor

U.S. Department of the Interior; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, DAS-M, OCFO, Division of Internal Evaluation and Assessment, seeks an Auditor (GS-0511) in Reston, Virginia. The role involves developing audit plans, leading complex projects, and coordinating with GAO or OIG on reviews.

You will document work papers, briefings, findings, and recommendations, and engage with internal management to explain conclusions. Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required
• Background security investigation will be required
• Male applicant born after 12/31/1959 must register under the Military Selective Service Act

Responsibilities

• Develops or assists in the development of audit, examination, and evaluation plans.
• Plans and performs and/or leads complex projects, which include reviewing and auditing procedures, systems, and/or programs for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Prepares audit, inspection, and/or evaluation work papers, interview summaries, and briefing materials covering review findings.
• Identifies, analyzes, and researches accounting and auditing issues.
• Serves as a point of contact or audit liaison to the GAO or the OIG on matters relating to audits, evaluations, and reviews.
• Meets with internal management officials to brief on findings, explain the significance of conclusions, and justify recommendations.

Job description

This position is located with the Office of the Secretary of Interior, DAS-M, Office of Chief Financial Officer, Division of Internal Evaluation and Assessment in Reston, Virginia. This position is also open as Merit Promotion under vacancy ST-27-13088630-CAWU-JM. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Duties

As Auditor, GS-0511, your typical work assignments may include, but are not limited to:

• Develops or assists in the development of audit, examination, and evaluation plans.
• Plans and performs and/or leads complex projects, which include reviewing and auditing procedures, systems, and/or programs for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Prepares audit, inspection, and/or evaluation work papers, interview summaries, and briefing materials covering review findings.
• Identifies, analyzes, and researches accounting and auditing issues.
• Serves as a point of contact or audit liaison to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Office of Inspector General (OIG) on matters relating to audits, evaluations, and reviews.
• Meets with internal management officials to brief on findings, explain the significance of conclusions, and justify recommendations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.