Auditor (Performance)

Summary

This position serves as an Auditor (Performance) in the OIG's Office of Inspections (JE). JE oversees a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical methods and management principles to evaluate programs and projects for operational efficiency, effectiveness, and improvement in support of mission. Location of position: Office of Inspections (JE) 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405 We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Duties

This position is in the Office of Inspections (JE). JE is a multi-disciplinary organization that analyzes and evaluates GSAs programs and operations through management and programmatic inspections and evaluations that are intended to provide insight into issues of concern to GSA, Congress, and the American public. The office also coordinates quality assurance for the OIG, and analyzes potentially fraudulent or otherwise criminal activities in coordination with other OIG components. As a Performance Auditor, you will perform the following duties: Conducting evaluations of GSA programs and operations, and/or contracts awarded by GSA. Conducting research and performing evaluation surveys to identify situations where waste, abuse, and mismanagement exist, and developing constructive recommendations for corrective actions. Participating in evaluations or inspections of existing GSA processes and procedures or programs, drafting proposed findings and recommendations for the improvement of GSA programs, operations, and administrative systems in order to promote efficiency and to achieve mission-oriented objectives. Using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to analyze program-related data and policy issues. Identifying data requirements for effective program evaluations; monitors program trends through analyses, and use of data analyses techniques to evaluate programs. Reviewing new or proposed legislation, regulations, or policies, focusing on the potential impact on programs, operations, and/or management within a specific functional or program area. Drafting, reviewing, and editing written materials, including program guidance, informational/decision memoranda, briefings, decisions, and recommendations/justifications. Requirements

If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA OIG employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position. Qualifications

The GS-11 salary range starts at $ 85,447 per year. The GS-12 salary range starts at $ 102,415 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PERFORMANCE AUDITORS: You must have either A or B: 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 (proof of certification must be submitted with application); or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours (proof must be reflected on college transcripts). Additional Requirements for Qualification at the GS-12 level: In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is experience conducting performance audits applying the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) or inspections and evaluations applying the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation; participating in the review, and assisting in the establishment and/or revision of operating policies, procedures, and internal controls to assess program performance and evaluate compliance with laws and regulations; providing technical advice to others on policies, procedures, and practices; and assisting in conducting evaluations, inspections, and quality assurance audits. Additional Requirements for Qualification at the GS-11 level: In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is work involving the identification and review of program data and comparing it to regulations, policy, procedures or other program criteria; and experience performing reviews in accordance with auditing standards. OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or have successfully completed 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. To be creditable, such education must be in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related competencies necessary to perform the duties of this position. OR A combination of directly related graduate level education and appropriate specialized experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Education

Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered. A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review the applications of qualified candidates and assign a score for each of the four required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) based on the experience documented in the resume and narrative responses. Professional knowledge of, and ability to apply, the theories, concepts, and accepted practices of performance auditing Knowledge of the missions, functions, policies, and goals of GSA nationwide, and the laws, regulations, and policies governing Agency programs. Ability to produce written inspection documents and reports that are clear, concise, and technically correct and comply with all relevant standards and policies. Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, oral, or written means to establish and maintain relationships with OIG personnel, GSA personnel, and other stakeholders internal and external to the agency. Demonstration of these KSAs must be supported by your resume. Applicants should also make note of each KSA, as the narrative response(s) you provide later in the application process must also support these KSAs. Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. "If you are eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) or GSA OIG's Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must score 90. or higher to receive priority consideration." You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits

You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Flexible work schedules Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Training and development Other Information

Bargaining Unit Status: This position is ineligible for bargaining unit coverage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all. This position is full-time in the office. In rare instances, situational telework may be approved on a case-by-case basis. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the OIG HR point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement.