Auditor (National Statistical Specialist)

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit Services.

Duties

The incumbent of this position serves as an Auditor utilizing a professional knowledge of auditing principles and procedures in carrying out complex assignments in one or more OAS administrative programs. The incumbent also plans, coordinates, and implements a continuing program for maintaining current state-of-the-art application of statistical sampling, mathematical, and audit techniques throughout the nation. The incumbent serves as an OIG subject matter expert in either the public health and human services (PHHS) division or the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Audit division (CMSAD). The incumbent in the PHHS division is a subject matter expert of about 100 designated HHS PHHS programs that fund medical research and the development of health resources and services and assist the elderly, disadvantaged and handicapped children, youth, families, Native Americans, and other people with special needs. These programs are a high priority to OIG and are of huge magnitude (over $100 billion in grants annually and over $25 billion in contracts annually), of great diversity and very large in number, of broad scope (thousands of grantees and contractors), of differing funding methods (such as block grants, categorical grants, contracts, and loans) and of unusual complexity (multi-Governmental, public and private administrative structures including the complex and extensive administrative structure of the Department and have differing program requirements and regulations). The incumbent in CMSAD serves as a subject matter expert for Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance programs which are extremely large (approximately $1.5 trillion in annual spending) Federal healthcare programs with very complex rules and regulations. The incumbent assists in directing PHHS or CMSAD audits that focus on applicable OIG priority outcomes. The incumbent develops an understanding of and synthesizes the political, social, economic, technical, and administrative factors that affect the program area with respect to efficiency, effectiveness, and economy, as well as fraud, waste, and abuse. Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs. Positive Education Requirement: This position has a position education requirement, as indicated below. A complete transcript showing relevant coursework and degrees must be submitted with your application package. A list of completed courses or incomplete transcripts will not be accepted. Individual Occupational Requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR Applicants must have a combination of education and experience at least 4 years of experience in accounting; or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g. 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24 semester-hour requirement listed above, provided that: (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g. valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirements above, applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate experience: Conducting complex audits and reviewing audit reports that cut across program areas and are controversial, difficult, or have significant national policy implications for HHS programs; Applying statistical sampling and mathematical techniques to produce reports that address the audit's scope and objectives effectively; Assisting with the planning and coordination of audits involving programs, healthcare providers, grants, and/or contracts; and Reviewing audit proposals, identifying resources needed and recommending ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific application questions. Your resume will be evaluated by subject matters experts to determine if you possess the required specialized experience and how well your background and experience relates to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's): Audit Reporting Mathematical Reasoning Planning and Evaluating Strategic Thinking Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13111741 Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/RPL will be applied for similar across HHS. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at [email protected]. HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats. Other Information

Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses is not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience will not be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual. Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Career Transition Program (CTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about CTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition. EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov).