Lead Auditor (Performance)

Summary

As a Lead Auditor (Performance) with the US Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Inspector General, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Internal Audits and Evaluations, you will lead a team of OIG staff in planning and conducting performance audits and evaluations of agency programs and operations. You will assess program effectiveness, compliance, and internal controls; develop findings and recommendations; and provide technical guidance to audit team members.

Duties

Leads a team of auditors and/or analysts by assigning and balancing workloads, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, and ensuring audit assignments meet established deadlines and quality requirements. Plans, conducts, and oversees performance audits and evaluations in accordance with applicable government auditing and evaluation standards. Develops oversight engagement plans, objectives, methodologies, and risk assessments to evaluate program operations, compliance with laws and regulations, and effectiveness of internal controls. Analyzes audit evidence, evaluates findings, and prepares reports identifying deficiencies, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective action. Reviews workpapers and reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards and provides technical guidance and feedback to team members. Presents and explains oversight engagement objectives, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to management officials and other stakeholders. Coaches and mentors team members, resolves work-related issues, coordinates team activities, and recommends improvements to team performance and work processes. Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit Qualifications

Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors: 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. In addition to meeting the basic education requirement applicants must meet the specialized experience listed below. For the GS14: You must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ALL of the following: Explaining and presenting audit objectives, issues, findings, and recommendations with designated management officials being audited; Devising audit approaches and methodologies as determined by the analysis or risk assessment of program area; Developing work papers to document the audit process and results; AND Applying the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (Blue Book, 2020) or the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book, 2021) to plan and conduct evaluations, inspections, or audits that assess the effectiveness and efficiency of programs. Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-13 grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS 14 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (obtain a score of 85 or higher on assessments); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Other Information

Relocation expenses will not be paid. Current OPM employees may qualify as an exception. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement.