As an Auditor, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying new areas for audit and planning new engagements that support the OIG strategic plan as well as detail the benefit of committing resources to performing the work.
• Developing program guides that address the audit objectives and provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
• Exercising technical direction over the collection and analysis of data; and ensuring that evidence collected is sufficient, relevant, and reliable and properly documented and reviewed in the audit work papers.
• Providing effective team leadership including: (1) proactively identifying and resolving problems that could impact project goals; (2) establishing priorities and adjusting schedules to accomplish the work timely; and (3) effectively utilizing resources.
• Drafting audit reports that consolidate and integrate the work of others that provides a logical structure for results presentation, answering all the audit objectives and ensuring that all elements of a finding are supported.
• Demonstrating effective communication by: (1) conducting and participating in conferences with key officials to obtain information and advise them of audit progress; and (2) collaborating both internally and externally to develop honest and productive relationships that contribute to the achievement of OIG goals.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• You must meet the Basic Education Requirement.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient evidence of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of the position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.To qualify for this position, applicants must meet any basic requirements and specialized experience.Basic Education Requirement:

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:

1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; OR
2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site.

Specialized Experience Statement:

GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, methods, and techniques required to conduct performance audits, inspections, and evaluations;
• Application of auditing and inspection standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (QSIE);
• Participation in the full range of duties to support execution of audits, inspections, and evaluations, including:
  • Audit planning - contributing to the development of the audit plan;
  • Data collection and analysis to support audit findings;
  • Preparing work papers to appropriately document findings and results;
  • Developing all elements of a finding - condition, criteria, cause, and effect;
  • Conducting segments of entrance and exit conferences in a professional manner;
  • Communicating orally by presenting portions of briefings to management on project status or findings and recommendations;
  • Drafting parts of audit or inspection reports that are clear and concise, factually accurate, and appropriate for the targeted audience;
  • Assist the lead auditor in formulating recommendations for corrective actions that result in improved processes, procedures, or controls that increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the audited entity's programs; and
  • Execute assignments within established milestones and deadlines.
• Working as an audit team member, collaborating in a professional manner, resolving conflicts constructively, and displaying a positive work ethic.
• Contributing to the development of audit proposals that are well-researched, risk-based, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the issues or activities to be examined.
• OIG experience preferred.

GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, methods, and techniques required to conduct performance audits, inspections, and evaluations;
• Application of auditing and inspection standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (QSIE);
• Ability to conduct the full range of duties to execute audits, inspections, and evaluations, including:
  • Audit planning - independently researching the audit topic, conducting a risk assessment, and developing audit steps;
  • Data collection and analysis to support audit findings;
  • Preparing work papers to appropriately document findings and results;
  • Developing all elements of a finding - condition, criteria, cause, and effect;
  • Conducting entrance and exit conferences in a professional manner;
  • Communicating orally by presenting briefings to management on project status or findings and recommendations;
  • Drafting audit or inspection reports that are clear and concise, factually accurate, and appropriate for the targeted audience;
  • Formulate recommendations for corrective actions that result in improved processes, procedures, or controls that increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the audited entity's programs; and
  • Execute the engagement within established milestones and deadlines.
• Ability to lead an audit team, providing ongoing constructive feedback to team members, and resolving conflicts in a positive manner.
• Experience in developing audit proposals that are well-researched, risk-based, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the issues or activities to be examined.
• OIG experience preferred.

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.

TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled.

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 06/01/2026.

How you will be evaluated

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

Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on additional assessments. One of these assessments is USA Hire. Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Your USA Hire assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

The assessments relate to the following Competencies required to do the work of this position:

• Audit Reporting
• Auditing
• Communication
• Planning and Evaluating

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. One of the required assessments for this position is an online assessment that measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.

All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.

Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date/time of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.

1. Your Resume must not include photographs. Resume length may not exceed 2 pages and must contain the following information:

• Name, address, telephone number, email address;
• Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade);
• If qualifying based on related unpaid (e.g. volunteer service) experience, you must provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (mm/dd/yyyy to mm/dd/yyyy);
• If other than full time you must provide hours worked per week.
• PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. You must address the specific specialized experience required for each grade level of this position on your resume or application or you will be rated "Ineligible" for that grade level.
• Should you submit multiple resumes, only the latest uploaded resume will be reviewed.

2. In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the occupational questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms, if applicable. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all documents are legible:

• Federal employees must submit proof of your permanent career/career-conditional competitive status ("1" or "2" in Tenure, block 24 and "1" in Position Occupied, block 34). Submit SF-50 showing current grade and tenure and an SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different. NOTE: An award or detail SF-50 will not be accepted as proof of status.
• If you are using education as a substitution for experience (the announcement will state whether this is allowed), or if there is an educational requirement for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) that clearly describes your qualifying education. If selected, official transcripts will be required;
• If you are claiming Veteran status, you must submit a copy of all required documents to support your claim (e.g.: DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA disability letter)--see VetGuide;
• Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD-214 (showing the character of service) or other proof of service to receive consideration for veterans' preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit FedsHireVets.gov.
• CTAP/ICTAP/RPL Applicants: Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (if applicable), your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330, and your most recent performance appraisal.

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