Auditor (Performance)

Office of the Inspector General; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Inspector General is a premier federal inspector general office focused on audits, performance reviews, and oversight within the Department of Justice. The position emphasizes rigorous auditing practices, adherence to Government Auditing Standards, and producing clear, actionable reports.

Qualified candidates will have 4+ years in performance auditing, professional credentials such as CIA or CPA, and the ability to lead teams, develop audit programs, and communicate findings to

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing or an equivalent combination of auditing experience, college education and training in auditing.
• A CIA or CPA certification earned through written examination, or degree including substantial auditing or accounting coursework (e.g., 15 semester hours).
• Strong knowledge of Government Auditing Standards and related policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, collect and analyze data and evidence and to draw sound conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex audits at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization.
• Develop basic audit programs that clearly define scope and risk in accordance with Government Auditing Standards.
• Interpret and apply pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to audits.
• Plan, collect, and analyze data and evidence and use sound judgment to reach conclusions.
• Prepare written reports with recommendations to improve agency policies and operations.
• Participate in presenting findings and justifying recommendations in meetings or conferences.
• Contribute to and lead teams to accomplish common goals.

Skills

Auditing experience

Data analysis

Report writing

Team leadership

Education

CIA or CPA certification

Degree with auditing/accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Audit software (GAS compliant)

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

• 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;
• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

Specialized Experience

GS-13 Level

• 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 Level

• 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.