Senior Auditor, Federal Programs & Compliance Lead

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

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