Supervisory Auditor (Deputy Assistant Director - Division of Compliance and Oversight)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Auditor (Deputy Assistant Director) to lead the Division of Compliance and Oversight. The role directs BOP-wide internal auditing, internal control activities, and divisional assessments, ensuring alignment with GAO standards and OMB Circular A-123.

The incumbent serves as the agency’s authoritative resource on GAGAS and audit policy, guiding executive decisions and program accountability across Central Office and

Qualifications

• Transcripts must be uploaded and linked from USAJOBS.
• All degrees must be from accredited/pre-accreditation institutions.
• Foreign education recognition per the Department of Education guidance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Deputy Assistant Director and shares executive leadership for internal auditing, internal control, and organizational assessment.
• Acts as the agency's senior technical expert on GAGAS, OMB Circular A-123, GAO internal control standards, and audit policy.
• Oversees the Internal Auditing Branch administrator and provides divisional oversight of internal control audits across BOP institutions, regions, and Central Office.
• Advises BOP leadership on audit standards, internal control risk, and corrective action affecting agency-wide internal auditing.

Job description

Supervisory Auditor (Deputy Assistant Director - Division of Compliance and Oversight)

• Hiring Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as Deputy Assistant Director (DAD) and shares responsibility with the Assistant Director (AD) for executive leadership, divisional oversight, strategic direction, and management control of BOP-wide internal auditing, internal control, and organizational assessment activities.

The incumbent serves as the agency's authoritative resource and senior technical expert on Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), OMB Circular A-123, GAO internal control standards, internal control assessment methodology, audit evidence standards, audit quality assurance, and BOP internal audit policy.

The position oversees the Internal Auditing Branch Administrator and provides divisional oversight of all internal control audits conducted by the Internal Auditing Branch. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates internal control, performance, compliance, and A-123 audit activities conducted within BOP institutions, regional offices, and Central Office components.

Provides executive oversight of agency policy and resources for the Institution Character Profile (ICP) process, which is conducted by Regional Directors and Regional Office staff.

Advises BOP senior leadership on GAGAS, A-123, GAO internal control standards, audit policy, internal control risk, audit methodology, corrective action, program accountability, divisional priorities, and executive-level decisions affecting BOP-wide internal auditing and internal control activities.

Requirements & Education

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.

Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.