Salary: $75,336.00 - $135,882.00 Annually
Location : Riverdale, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 13309
Department: Office of Inspector General
Division: Office of Inspector General
Opening Date: 09/25/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor to lead complex audit and investigations, exercise sound professional judgment, perform high-quality work, and produce clear, timely, evidence-based reports that drive meaningful improvements. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of professional audit and investigative duties using reliable evidence, sound analysis, logical reasoning, and critical thinking.

The actual starting salary will be determined based on relevant experience, certifications, education, and other job-related qualifications. The starting salary for this position may be below the maximum of the advertised salary range.

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Examples of Important Duties
Audits

• Independently conduct performance, compliance, and operational audits by gathering evidence, interviewing stakeholders, analyzing data, and developing well-supported findings and conclusions.
• Research programs, operations, laws, regulations, policies, and best practices to identify relevant audit criteria.
• Plan audits by developing objectives, scope, methodologies, procedures, and testing approaches to assess internal controls, compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Assess whether Commission programs and operations are effective, efficient, economical, and compliant with applicable requirements.
• Perform risk assessments, identify control weaknesses, and recommend practical opportunities to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Execute audit fieldwork independently in accordance with OIG policies, procedures, and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Lead and conduct interviews independently to obtain information or follow up on information requests.
• Use data analysis techniques to identify trends, anomalies, and control weaknesses.
• Evaluate whether audit evidence is sufficient and appropriate, identify unresolved gaps, and obtain additional documentation or clarification needed to support findings and conclusions.
• Prepare clear, well-organized working papers, findings, and conclusions with limited supervision.
• Draft concise audit reports that meet OIG standards and require minimal revision.
• Develop practical, risk-based recommendations that address root causes and improve controls.
• Present findings and recommendations to management in a clear, constructive, and solutions-oriented manner.
• Prepare complex written products that may include charts, graphs, or other visual support.
• Keep OIG management informed of assignment status, results, risks, and unresolved issues.
• Monitor and assess management's implementation of audit recommendations and determine whether corrective actions adequately address identified risks and control weaknesses.
• Ensure audit work complies with applicable professional standards and OIG quality-control requirements.

Investigations

• Investigate allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, mismanagement, and misuse of Commission resources.
• Independently plan and perform investigative procedures to identify facts, assess evidence, and support sound conclusions.
• Lead and conduct interviews independently to obtain information or follow up on information requests.
• Use research, financial analysis, document review, site visits, and interviews to collect and analyze relevant, reliable evidence.
• Document investigative work clearly and thoroughly to support findings and conclusions.
• Prepare concise, high-quality investigative reports.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, legal, park police, and other internal or external parties, as appropriate, on sensitive investigations and matters that may support administrative, civil, or criminal action.
• Support fraud, waste, and abuse detection through data analytics, trend analysis, and continuous monitoring.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Professional Standards: Knowledge of, and skill in applying, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and the Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and professional guidance to audit and investigative work.

• Data Analysis: Collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of data with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Adaptability: Adjust to changing work priorities and quickly learn new skills and technologies based on business needs.

• Problem-Solving: Identify the root cause of complex issues, evaluate alternative solutions, and recommend practical, risk-based corrective actions.

• Interpersonal Skills and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Confidentiality and Discretion: Handle sensitive audit and investigative information with sound judgment, integrity, and appropriate discretion.

• Professional Judgement: Independently evaluate evidence, assess risk, and resolve complex or sensitive issues using sound professional judgment.

• Communication (Written & Oral): Prepare clear, concise, well-organized audit and investigative reports, work papers, findings, and other written products, and communicate complex information effectively through presentations and discussions.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management,
Public Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information
Security or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in auditing that includes work in the range of duties and responsibilities in this class specification.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.
4. Valid driver's license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations. Driver's license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee's ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Advanced professional designation, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Inspector General Auditor (CIGA), or Certified Inspector General Investigator (CIGI).
2. Experience auditing government entities with a focus on governance, procurement, financial procedures, and other operations of governmental entities.
3. Experience using data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and support audit or investigative conclusions.
4. Experience developing audit plans and audit procedures to assess the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
5. Experience independently planning and executing all aspects of fraud, waste, and abuse investigations.

1. Experience developing complex audit or investigative reports that clearly connect evidence, analysis, findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management and other stakeholders.

Supplemental Information

Class Specification: Inspector III

The OIG supports a hybrid telework model with flexible arrangements. The OIG's office is located in Riverdale, Maryland.
Salary Range: $75,336 - $135,882 per year.
The actual starting salary will be determined based on relevant experience, certifications, education, and other job-related qualifications. The starting salary for this position may be below the maximum of the advertised salary range.

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Must complete a criminal background check prior to hire.
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

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Briefly describe your experience conducting audits, including how you gather evidence and support findings.
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