Auditor (Performance)

Office of the Inspector General; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Inspector General is a premier federal audit office seeking professionals to contribute to performance audits and oversight. Candidates should have a strong background in auditing, with relevant degrees and professional certifications, and a track record of complex audits at large audit organizations.

Roles include developing audit programs, interpreting applicable laws, analyzing data, and preparing reports with actionable recommendations to improve agency operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Auditing or related field; in-depth coursework in auditing/accounting.
• One of CPA or CIA certification or completion of degree with substantial auditing/accounting coursework.
• 4+ years in Performance Auditing or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex audits at a federal OIG or similar body.
• Develop audit programs with defined scope and risk.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies relevant to audits.
• Plan, collect, and analyze data to support conclusions.
• Prepare reports with recommendations for improvements.
• Present findings and justify recommendations in meetings.

Skills

Performance auditing

Auditing

Govern­ment auditing

Analysis and evaluation

Education

Auditing degree

CPA or CIA certification

15 semester hours auditing/accounting

Related fields: Finance/Public Admin/Accounting

Job description

The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. The OIG's Audit Division is seeking highly motivated government auditing professionals interested in helping the Department of Justice-through performance audits and other oversight- achieve its mission to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Education Requirement for All Grades Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, and Accounting. Additional related and accepted degrees include but are not limited to:

• Business-related: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Psychology.
• Government-related: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations; National/Homeland Security; Forensics; Government/History; Intelligence Analysis; Law/Legal Studies; Political Science; Public Management; Public Policy; and Security Policy.
• Technically related: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), and Supply Chain Management, etc.

OR A combination of education and experience - at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

AND Specialized Experience

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-12 in the Federal service directly related to auditing, program evaluation or assessment.

GS-13 Specialized Experience

• Performing complex audits at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization (your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience);
• Developing basic audit programs that clearly define scope, assess risk, and outline steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with Government Auditing Standards;
• Performing complex audits at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization (your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience);
• Interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific audit;
• Planning, collecting, and analyzing data and evidence and using sound judgment to make conclusions;
• Preparing written reports with recommendations for enhancements to agency policies and/or practices to improve program operations;
• Participating in presenting findings and justifying recommendations in meetings or conferences;
• Contributing to and leading teams to accomplish common goals.

GS-12 Specialized Experience

• Performing routine audits or discrete segments of audits at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization (your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience);
• Contributing to the development of audit programs that clearly define scope, assess risk, and outline steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with Government Auditing Standards;
• Interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific audit;
• Planning, collecting, and analyzing data and evidence and using sound judgment to make conclusions;
• Contributing to written reports with recommendations for enhancements to agency policies and/or practices to improve program operations;
• Participating in presenting findings and justifying recommendations in meetings or conferences;
• Working with teammates and others to accomplish common goals.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent). All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.