Lead Auditor

USDA-FSIS; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) seeks a qualified financial expert for the OCFO to oversee cooperative inspection program funding and related compliance. You will direct reviews of State Agencies, provide policy guidance, and help ensure accurate reporting and billing under federal requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and development of analytical tools to strengthen program oversight, with a focus on safeguarding federal funds and ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at GS-13 or equivalent.
• Experience leading financial reviews of State Agency operations for federal programs.
• Ability to provide expert financial policy guidance and resolve complex reporting issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite and virtual financial and compliance reviews of State Agency operations.
• Provide expert financial policy guidance to State Agencies under Cooperative Inspection Programs.
• Oversee desk reviews of Federal financial assistance and negotiate indirect cost proposals.

Skills

Financial reviews

Policy guidance

Team leadership

Data analysis

Federal compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/related field

Tools

Federal financial systems

Job description

Summary

This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), conducts a program of financial activities applicable to State agencies that receive FSIS funds for the Cooperative Inspection Programs.

Duties

Summary

This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), conducts a program of financial activities applicable to State agencies that receive FSIS funds for the Cooperative Inspection Programs.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent grade level that demonstrates:

• Leading onsite and virtual financial and compliance reviews of State Agency operations assessing system practices, and adherence to Federal requirements
• Providing expert financial policy and procedural guidance to State Agencies under Cooperative Inspection Programs, resolving complex reporting and billing issues
• Conducted oversight desk reviews of Federal financial assistance, verifying compliance, analyzing final financial reports, and following up on fiscal expectations
• Reviewing, analyzed, and negotiated indirect cost proposals, including maintaining contributions to the Government-wide indirect cost rate repository
• Serving as a team leader, coordinating activities, training staff, monitoring progress, and developing analytical tools and guidelines to strengthen program oversight

For more information on how to qualify for this position, Click Here Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry and processed eggs. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career.For more information on USDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service, visit FSIS. FSIS offers various recruitment incentives to newly hired eligible employees. You may be eligible for one or more of the following: Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual: Calculated to determine the annual leave accrual rate Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: For more information please visit: PSLF Program