Senior Auditor Job in Knoxville, TN

Vacancy No. 24-05 Department Tennessee Valley Authority, OIG
Salary $87,800.00 to $146,400.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/7/2024 Close Date 8/30/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Knoxville, TN


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

Named one of the "Best Places to Work" in the federal government by the Partnership for Public Service, the TVA Office of the Inspector General is a federally-mandated oversight organization charged with preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse and fostering efficient and effective operations within the Tennessee Valley Authority. TVA is the largest government-owned electric utility in the United States, providing electricity to 10 million people in 7 states.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open until filled.

Duties

The TVA Office of the Inspector General is seeking multiple Auditors to help assess the operations and effectiveness of the Tennessee Valley Authority. TVA is the largest government-owned electric utility in the United States, providing electricity to 10 million people in 7 states. The TVA mission is to serve the people of the Tennessee Valley region by providing reliable, affordable energy, enforcing environmental stewardship, and promoting economic development. TVA OIG supports the TVA mission by assessing TVA programs and processes to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse. The TVA OIG has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in the federal government by the Partnership for Public Service. Employees are eligible for an at-risk pay component based on organizational performance, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive benefits in addition to their base salary.

The Audit & Evaluations Team is comprised of five groups: Contract Audits, Financial and Operational Audits, Information Technology Audits, Evaluations - Operations, and Evaluations - Projects. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of these teams based on past experience and skill fit.

Auditor positions are hybrid roles which require some work in our Knoxville office based on project and business need. Relocation to the Knoxville area is provided. Some travel to other TVA offices and plant locations throughout the 7-state region may be needed.

Responsibilities

Senior Auditors lead and/or conduct a wide variety of both comprehensive and limited scope audits in order to promote positive change and provide assurance to TVA stakeholders. Senior Auditors identify and evaluate risk within TVA with particular emphasis on operational structure, programs, and processes. Additional responsibilities include the following:

  • Conducting research and demonstrating advanced knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements; industry trends and technical issues related to the federal government, utilities, and TVA; areas of risk within TVA; utility, government, and business best practices and procedures; TVA operations, programs, policies, products and services; and professional standards applicable to the audit work scope.
  • Developing and analyzing data and documents using Excel and other advanced data analysis tools as applicable. Interpreting results, drawing conclusions to support audit findings, and presenting findings to a variety of audiences.
  • Preparing audit work papers and clear, concise final reports that accurately describe the results of tests performed, describe the nature of control weaknesses and exposures, and make recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

US citizenship is required, and candidates must pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Majors in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Process Engineering or related fields of study are desirable.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience, including leading teams and conducting audits, experience evaluating risks, making recommendations, and influencing change based on findings.
  • Experience coaching or mentoring less experienced auditors.
  • Expert level knowledge using Excel or similar tools to analyze, summarize, and draw conclusions from large data sets.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Majors in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Process Engineering or related fields of study are desirable.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

Required Documents

Cover Letter and Resume.

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

Email your resume and cover letter to oigcareers@tvaoig.gov. Include the Position ID (24-05) in the subject line of your email. Also, please note the source where you viewed this job posting. For more information about TVA OIG, please see our Web site at https://oig.tva.gov/careers/. For more information about TVA, please see their Web site at https://www.tva.com/.

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Address
Tennessee Valley Authority - OIG
Office of the Inspector General
400 West Summit Hill Drive
Knoxville, TN 37902
US
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Next steps

Candidates will receive an email confirming their application submission. Candidates identified with the correct skills and experience for the position will conduct an initial virtual interview. We will communicate additional steps of the process at the conclusion of the first interview.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.