Auditor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salt Lake City (UT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, is seeking an Auditor to join the Internal Audit Office.

You will execute GAAS audits for VHA's internal audit program as part of the organization’s third line of defense, providing independent assurance for management operations and clinical services. The role involves planning, evaluating internal controls, and presenting findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Executes GAAS audits for VHA's internal audit program.
• Obtains comprehensive information including internal control information and determines audit objectives.
• Adjust audit objectives, scope, and methodology as work progresses.
• Reviews how the organization is conducted and financed, and management authority.
• Conducts audits in accordance with GAGAS and applicable policies.
• Presents findings and recommendations in writing to management with authority to act.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

This position is in the VHA Internal Audit Office (IA) and is a member of an audit team responsible for executing Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) audits for VHA's internal audit program. This position is a key component of VHA's third line of defense, providing internal, independent, and objective assurance for management operations and clinical services.

Key Responsibilities

This announcement will close on 11/02/2026, the first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date in which the initial cut-off number (50 applications) has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Obtains comprehensive information including internal control information about the entity and determines the audit objectives.

Adjust the audit objectives, scope, and methodology as work is being completed. Studies pertinent laws, legislative history, regulations, contracts, and management controls to ascertain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the organization or function. Reviews manner in which the organization or function is conducted and financed; and the nature and extent of management authority and responsibility for the organization or function.

Conducts the audit in accordance with GAGAS and other applicable auditing policies and/or procedures. Evaluate the existing system of internal control to determine the level of system reliability; determine those audit procedures required to attain audit objectives in view of the level of system reliability.

Presents reports orally, but more often, provides findings and recommendations in writing to the management level having the authority and responsibility to act on the audit findings. Identify conditions such as inefficient or uneconomical practices, ineffectual operations, or noncompliance with regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: : May be available at management's decision. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework.

Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space.

Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Auditor/PD03212A and PD03213A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89508 – $172980/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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