Auditor (Performance)

Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Justice; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking experienced auditors to support performance audits and oversight that uphold the rule of law and protect civil rights.

This role emphasizes rigorous application of Government Auditing Standards and teamwork across divisions. Qualified candidates will hold an auditing-related degree and at least four years of experience or a combination of education with a professional credential such as CIA or CPA.

Qualifications

• Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, and Accounting.
• 1) 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.
• 2) The applicant's background must also include one of the following: a) A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or b) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

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.

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:

1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
2. 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

• 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; and
• Contributing to and leading teams to accomplish common goals.

To qualify at the 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; and
• 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.