Clarification from the agency

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

As a Foreign Service Auditor (Performance), you will:

• Conduct high quality performance audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), professional audit standards, and OIG audit policies and procedures.
• Research and prepare proposals for performance audits.
• Review and evaluate descriptive, financial, and statistical reports and program data using quantitative and qualitative research methods and techniques, such as sampling, questionnaires, interviews, and analyses of computer-processed data to assess the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals and metrics.
• Identify and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and other criteria.
• Communicate with agency representatives and internal stakeholders to acquire and/or disseminate information.
• Brief team leaders, audit managers, and senior leaders on the progress and results of audits.
• Prepare and maintain audit working papers, such as analytical summaries and documentation of interviews, in accordance with GAGAS.
• Work with team members to identify relevant facts, determine if evidence collected is sufficient and appropriate to support findings and results, and link those findings to appropriate audit recommendations.
• Assist senior staff in a full range of analytical steps, from planning and designing the audit through implementing the audit, to reporting results orally and in writing.
• Participate in interviews with agency officials, program implementers, and recipients to collect information and present findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Conditions of employment

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Security clearance.
• Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be able to obtain an appropriate Foreign Service Medical Clearance - Prior to being hired to the Foreign Service, applicants must have a thorough medical examination and receive an unlimited medical clearance for assignment worldwide.
• Requires worldwide mobility agreement.
• Designated and/or random drug testing required

Qualifications

You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.

Applicants must meet all the required qualification and educational requirements below.
Auditing Series, 0511 - Individual Occupational Basic Requirements
A. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting.
OR

B. 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.

Individuals with degrees in international affairs or policy, international development, regional or area studies, public policy or evaluation, journalism with an international focus, security policy, and related degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.

In addition to the mandatory education requirements specified in this announcement, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the increments shown below:
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.

Individuals with degrees in international affairs or policy, international development, regional or area studies, public policy or evaluation, journalism with an international focus, security policy, and related degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.

In addition to the mandatory education requirements specified in this announcement, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the increments shown below:

FS-06 (equivalent to GS-09 grade level): Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the FS-07/GS-07 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service, or the equivalent in the private sector, which includes: (1) assisting with reviewing program data and comparing it to policies, procedures, or other program criteria; (2) researching laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and (3) collecting and analyzing qualitative and quantitative information from various sources to develop conclusions and write informational reports.

FS-05 (equivalent to GS-11 grade level): Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the FS-06/GS-09 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service or the equivalent in the private sector, which includes: (1) participating in the planning, preparation, and execution of performance audits in accordance with GAGAS; (2) planning and developing and/or modifying techniques and methods, conducting analysis, and interpreting the results for an audit; and (3) developing specific and unique audit/review plans corresponding to operating programs and/or control systems with generalized and/or

FS-04 (equivalent to GS-12 grade level): Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the FS-05/GS-11 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service or the equivalent in the private sector, which includes: (1) planning, preparing, and executing complex performance audits in accordance with GAGAS; (2) interpreting complex policies and regulations in support of audits; and (3) developing methods and procedures to resolve problem areas identified during audits.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.

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, relevant to the duties of the position to be filled, including volunteer experience.

If you are requesting special employment consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) or CTAP, you must provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.

To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "well-qualified" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from Career Transition (opm.gov). Note: Appointing an individual under an excepted service appointing authority may be an exception to ICTAP selection priority.

How you will be evaluated

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

We use a multi-step process to review and evaluate applicants:

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement.

Evaluation will be based on your application materials (such as your resume and supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and the results of all required assessments.

As part of the application process, you must answer a minimum qualification question addressing whether you meet the specialized experience required for this position, as described in this announcement.

SME Resume Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required specialized experience.

SME Prescreen Interview You may be asked to attend an interview with one or more Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to verify information and competencies noted in your resume.

SME Structured Interview You may be invited to participate in a structured interview with one or more SMEs to assess the required competencies for the position.

Written Communication Sample After the structured panel discussion, you will be asked to prepare a written communication document based on a selected topic. Applicants who successfully pass the assessment(s) may be referred to the Hiring Manager for consideration. You must complete all required steps in the process, including submitting an application and resume and participating in the prescreen interview and structured interview, to be considered for this position.

We use a multi-step process to evaluate and refer applicants: Qualified applicants receive a score of 70 to 100. You will be rated on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the work experience and training you report relative to this position that shows the degree to which you possess the competencies listed on this vacancy announcement. USAID must be able to conduct reference checks as part of its assessment process. Applicants who do not permit reference checked from previous employers may be disqualified.

The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure the following competencies that are required for this position:

The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies:

• Accountability
• Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Oral & Written Communication
• Performance Auditing
• Problem Solving
• Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork
• Teamwork and Collaboration

IMPORTANT: If you are found to have rated your self-assessment higher than the information in your on-line application, supporting documentation narratives, and/or any other relevant part of your application package; including attachments, a score will manually be determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lowered score and may also eliminate you from the best qualified list.

• Resume showing relevant experience and upload your most recent performance appraisal if applicable. Please limit your resume to 2 pages with the font size no smaller than 10 points. If your resume is more than 2 pages, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for the qualification determination.
• Veterans' documentation, if requesting consideration under any Veterans' hiring eligibilities (veterans' preference and Veterans Recruitment Appointment). To verify the type of veterans' preference you are eligible for, we recommend using the Department of Labor's Veterans' Preference Advisor.
• ICTAP Eligibles: Must submit a copy of the 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 direct reassign or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent, along with your application/resume package.
• If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit a copy of your transcript(unofficial transcript) or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours rated. You may use education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the requirements. Please refer to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/policy/ApplicationOfStds-04.asp for more information. Please be advised that an official transcript will be required if the hiring manager selects you for the position.

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