Supervisory Auditor (Performance Auditor).

Bonneville Power Administration; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonneville Power Administration seeks an experienced audit leader to direct and advance the agency's internal audit program, overseeing financial, operational, IT, and contract audits to strengthen controls and safeguard assets.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, strategic planning, and collaboration with executives, GAO/OIG, and CNT auditors, with CIA/CPA/CISA/CISSP being highly desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Degree in auditing or related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
• At least 4 years of performance auditing experience or equivalent.
• Professional auditing knowledge through certification is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, and administers audit program operations and workflows.
• Exerts full supervisory authority over staff, including performance appraisals and leave approvals.
• Develops long-range program goals and allocates resources to shifting priorities.
• Directs and oversees financial, operational, IT, and contract audits to evaluate controls and compliance.
• Detects fraud and misconduct and provides investigative support.
• Liaises with executives, high-level officials, external investigators, and contractors on audit matters.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Education

Degree in auditing or related field

4+ years performance auditing experience

CIA / CPA / CISA / CISSP desirable

Job description

Duties

• Team Leadership and Administration: Directs, plans, and administers audit program operations, systems, and workflows to support the agency's overall auditing goals.
• Personnel Supervision: Exercises full supervisory authority over subordinate staff, which includes establishing performance standards, rating performance, approving leave, resolving informal grievances, and recommending personnel actions like hiring and awards.
• Strategic Management and Planning: Serves as a key member of the Internal Audit management team, developing long-range program goals, identifying resource and staffing needs, and adjusting resources to meet shifting priorities.
• Audit Execution and Oversight: Directs, performs, and oversees various audits-including financial, operational, performance, IT, and contract audits-to evaluate internal controls, verify regulatory compliance, and safeguard agency assets.
• Fraud and Misconduct Prevention: Conducts, coordinates, and provides fact-finding and investigative support to detect and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and other financial mismanagement.
• Liaison and Professional Advisory: Maintains relationships and coordinates on significant, controversial, or complex audit matters with executives, high-ranking federal and agency officials, external investigators (like the OIG and GAO), and contractors.

Requirements

In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answer to these questions is not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration.

Conditions of Employment

This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

Male applicants must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.

You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Key Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.

Conditions of Employment

• Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
• First time supervisors will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
• This position has been designated as requiring a PUBLIC TRUST background. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work. Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is highly desired, but not required.
• The auditors may be asked to work at the Ross complex (Vancouver, WA) Internal Audit office to conduct audit fieldwork, attend meetings, and/or consult with CNT auditors assigned to that office.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

• Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.

OR

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

Specialized Experience Requirements:

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) coordinating and leading complex audit assignments from planning through completion; 2) performing complex performance audits or evaluations of organizational programs to measure their efficiency, operational effectiveness, and identify risks and management control weaknesses; and 3) writing final performance audit reports, presenting recommendations for program improvements to senior management, and negotiating with stakeholders to resolve controversial issues.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".

Additional information

• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.

EEO Policy

Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.

Veterans Information

Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Telework

Selective Service Registration

Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations.

BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment. We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.