Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. The APPLY button is deactivated. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. This notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a selection. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to USAID and USAID OIG employees only.

Duties

As an Auditor, at a minimum you will:

The incumbent performs auditing or evaluation assignments within a team structure by applying conventional procedures and practices
Conducts analyses to detect the existence of fraud, waste, and/or mismanagement in the Department.
Develops quantitative and qualitative data by reviewing, analyzing, and extracting pertinent data from files and reports.
Develops conclusions and prepares written draft findings; ensures all findings are supportable and meet standards; and ensures conclusions and recommendations are sound and reasonable.
Participates in comprehensive audits, evaluations, and special inquiries of the Department, which could include entities located in crisis and post-conflict areas.
Works effectively as a team member and collaborates with the Audit Manager and other team members. Maintains effective relationships with staff members and officials of audited entities.
Participates in team's resolution of problems and issues by recommending possible approaches.
Supports the principles of the equal opportunity program and helps to ensure that the program's goals are achieved.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship is required.
Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Must serve a one-year probationary period unless excepted by regulation.
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

Specialized Experience Requirements:

For GS-7 Applicants: IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic qualifications requirements listed above, you MUST have at least 1 full year of specialized experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Conducting analyses to detect the existence of fraud, waste, and/or mismanagement in Department or USAGM management and operations.
Assisting teams responsible for developing quantitative and qualitative data by reviewing, analyzing, and extracting pertinent data from files and reports.
Performing research on such matters as public laws, Department, USAGM, and Federal requirements.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basic qualification requirements, you must have 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited college or university. This education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position to be filled.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basic qualification requirements, you must have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described on the vacancy announcement, which is equivalent to the work of the position and is equivalent to the GS- 06 level in the Federal service. This education and experience meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

For GS-9 Applicants: IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic qualifications requirements listed above, you MUST have at least 1 full year of specialized experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Experience assisting in developing routine audit plans that address the objective of assignments.
Experience reviewing, analyzing, and extracting pertinent data from files and reports.
Experience in gathering and evaluating data to help determine the degree of effectiveness of management systems.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basic qualification requirements, you must have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described on the vacancy announcement, which is equivalent to the work of the position and is equivalent to the GS- 07 level in the Federal service. This education and experience meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

FOR GS-11 Applicants: IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic qualifications requirements listed above, you MUST have at least 1 year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Participating in comprehensive audits, evaluations, and special inquiries of federal entities; and preparing reports on work processes and programs in accordance with applicable standards.
Experience in presenting, clear, concise and objective audit reports with well-defined findings and well-reasoned recommendations for corrective actions.
Experience in evaluating the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of program and management operations, identifying instances of fraud, waste, and mismanagement.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basic qualification requirements, you must have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. This education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position to be filled.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basic qualification requirements, you must have a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience which is equivalent to the work of the position and equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service. This education and experience meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

FOR GS-12 Applicants: IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic qualifications requirements listed above, the applicant MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Independently developing basic audit programs that clearly define scope and steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with the Government Auditing Standards;
Interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific audit;
Developing and supporting findings that accurately report condition, criteria, cause, and effect and proposes viable recommendations for corrective actions, as applicable;
Independently conducting segments of audits of large organizations;
Preparing segments of draft and final audit reports; and
Participating in presenting findings and justifying recommendations in meetings or conferences.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

FOR GS-13 Applicants: IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic qualifications requirements listed above, the applicant MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

Independently developing and implementing complex audit plans and programs that clearly define scope and steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with Government Auditing Standards;
Planning, coordinating, and conducting audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards;
Developing methods to isolate and identify conditions affecting mission capability, susceptibility to fraud, and the potential for increased efficiency;
Independently conducting and/or assist staff auditors in conducting segments of audits of large organizations;
Preparing draft and final audit reports that accurately report condition, criteria, cause, and effect and proposes viable recommendations for corrective actions, and
Presenting findings and justifying recommendations in meeting or conferences.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

Education

This position has a Basic Requirement/Positive Education requirement.

MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

You must submit a legible copy of your unofficial transcript. The transcript must demonstrate the degree awarded. Display copies of degrees or course listing do not provide the information needed. You will be required to provide the official college transcript(s) to verify educational qualifications, if selected.

Bachelor's Degree or higher degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting. (OIG will also consider degrees in: economics, public policy, international relations, international affairs or political science)

2. 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 NOTE: You must submit a copy of the transcript(s) and appropriate certification/documentation at the time of application to receive credit for this option; or
Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. NOTE: You must submit a copy of the transcript(s) that reflect the substantial course work and reflect the semester hours to receive credit for this option.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-12 position.

There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-13 position.

If you have a Master’s level degree (or higher) it is recommended to include transcripts from both your Bachelor’s program and your higher-level programs. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement, a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination as described under Combination of Education and Experience above by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the 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. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.

Additional information

For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
Relocation or other incentives may be offered if found to be in the best interest of the government.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested USAID and USAID OIG applicants of anticipated vacancies. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

As vacancies occur and selection(s) are made, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in the flyer.

Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and to the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position as defined below:

Ability to analyze data/information to reconcile systems and or support project objectives.
Ability to communicate in writing in a manner that is appropriate for a given audience
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, concepts and theories.
Ability to apply law and regulations related to accounting procedures.
Ability to interact effectively with others.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualifications determinations and must highlight your relevant and significant work experience as it relates to this job opportunity.

Veteran's preference does not apply. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.

If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted using the contact information listed on your resume.

You may preview questions for this vacancy.

Required Documents

All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to OIGHiring@stateoig.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

1. Resume showing relevant work/volunteer experience, education and training. Include the start and end dates (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours per week worked/volunteered. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions.

2. Transcripts, if applicable and you are qualifying based on education. See the Qualification and Education sections of this announcement for more information. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.

3. Most recent Performance appraisal.

4. Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions). The SF-50s must show: effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information (e.g., promotion, within-grade increase, and separation SF-50s). Award SF-50s often do not show the required information.

NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this public flyer notice.

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.

This is a non-competitive opportunity (e.g. Lateral transfer). No promotion potential exists beyond the highest grade you have held permanently within the Federal service.

5. Veteran Documentation, if applicable.

Please redact Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from all documents (i.e., SSN, DOB).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

The APPLY button is deactivated on this Flyer, application packages are being accepted directly by OIG.

At this time, we welcome USAID and USAID OIG employees that may be interested in OIG employment to submit for potential consideration the following information:

Current Resume with up-to-date contact information, Cover letter (optional), most recent SF-50, most recent Performance Appraisal and Transcript (if applicable) should be sent directly to OIGHiring@stateoig.gov. Please redact Personal Identifiable Information (PII) from all documents (i.e., SSN, DOB).
Email subject line MUST include: Announcement Number: OIG-2025-0043.
You should include in your email the title/series AND the lowest grade of a position you are willing to accept. (e.g., Auditor 0511-12-13).
Resumes that are not sent to the email address above will not be considered.
In addition, resumes should NOT be sent as a link to another website, they must be a PDF or Word attachment. We will not download an external link to access the resume, it must be an attachment.

Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g., June 2007 to April 2008); and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answerers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Please note: Information submitted will be shared amongst hiring officials; at which time a candidate may or may not be contacted. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. No referral notifications or status updates will be provided for submissions. If a hiring official determines you have the needed skillset for the vacancy, a member of the OIG team will contact you.

Facsimile applicants will not be considered.

There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Agency contact information

OIG HIRING

Phone: 000-000-0000
Email: OIGHiring@stateoig.gov
Address: U.S. Department of State
SA-39
Rosslyn, Virginia 22209
United States

Next steps

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested USAID and USAID OIG applicants of anticipated vacancies. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. This notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a selection.