Summary

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.

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Duties

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The Performance Auditor participates in the full range of duties to support the audit of government programs, contracts, grants, and payments. This includes planning, assessing risk, establishing methodology, performing fieldwork, developing conclusions, reporting results, and following up on recommendations. More specifically:

As a GS-12 Performance Auditor, typical work assignments include but are not limited to:

1. Contributing to individual audit/evaluation programs and plans or segments of such audit programs in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

2. Performing audits/evaluations or segments of audit/evaluations that identify program, system, or control weaknesses and develops potential solutions/recommendations.

3. Performing assessments of internal control structures within programs or systems.

4. Prepares findings or segments of reports, correspondence, and/or other documents that present technical information, data, analysis, and/or results to auditees or other external parties.

5. Overcoming barriers or impediments such as non-responsive interviewees or uncooperative auditees.

6. Using project experience to identify and research potential audit areas incorporating risk analysis.

As a GS-13 Performance Auditor, typical work assignments include but are not limited to:

1. Developing individual audit/evaluation programs and plans in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

2. Performing or serving as the auditor-in-charge of audits or reviews that identify program, system, or control weaknesses and develops potential solutions/recommendations.

3. Formulating conclusions on agency operations and the efficiency and effectiveness of programs.

4. Creating briefing materials and/or other work product to document evidence and analysis to support conclusions.

5. Preparing reports or segments of reports, correspondence, and/or other documents that present technical information, data, analysis, and/or results to external parties.

6. Overcoming barriers or impediments such as non-responsive interviewees or uncooperative auditees.

7. Using project experience to identify and research potential audit areas incorporating risk analysis.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be subject to a probationary period.

Qualifications

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.

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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.

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Specialized Experience

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-12 in the Federal service directly related to auditing, program evaluation or assessment. Specialized experience at this level includes:

- 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, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-11 in the Federal service directly related to auditing, program evaluation or assessment. Specialized experience at this level includes:

- 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.

Education

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. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. For foreign education, see: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs

You must submit a legible unofficial transcript that supports the education requirement.

Benefits

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