Overview
Auditor (Performance), DEPARTMENT OF STATE
This position is located in the Office of Audits (AUD), which is part of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), of the U.S. Department of State (Department). AUD has responsibility for planning, conducting, supervising, and coordinating audits and evaluations of key programs located domestically and overseas. Projects can be performed to determine compliance with applicable laws or economy and efficiency and/or achievement of programs.
Open & closing dates
02/06/2023 to 02/05/2024
This job is open continuously and will remain open for an extended period of time. We will fill jobs as they become available. The next consideration date is 8/24/2023.
Salary
$64,957 – $102,166 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 09 – 11
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
50% or less – Most of the work is performed in an office setting. However, worldwide travel is involved up to 50% of the time and often in harsh, post-conflict, and/or developing nations throughout the world.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent –
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
13
Job family (Series)
0511 Auditing
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
OIG-2023-0014
Control number
704906700
This job is open to
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Clarification from the agency
Status Candidates, Noncompetitive, Former Federal Employees with Reinstatement Eligibility, Land & base management, VEOA, Individuals with Disabilities, Military Spouses, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Vista, Eligible Family Member, Special authorities, ITCAP, and CTAP
Duties
- The incumbent performances 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 or USAGM operations.
- Develops quantitative and qualitative data by reviewing, analyzing, and extracting pertinent data from files and reports.
- Participates in developing 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 Department and USAGM organizations, 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 the 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
- Incumbents 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/
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
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.
NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.
Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.
All applicants MUST meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position:
BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have a degree from an accredited college or university in auditing OR a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration or accounting (OIG will also consider degrees in: auditing, economics, public administration, public policy, international relations, international affairs or political science);
OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Have 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 AND meet 1 or 2 below:
- A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination.
- Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, (e.g., 15 semester hours).
Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirements OR 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.
Specialized Experience Requirements:
For GS-9 Applicants – IN ADDITION to the above basic qualification requirements, 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 specialised experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience assisting in developing routine audit plans that address the objective of assignments.
- Experience reviewing, analysing, 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 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 specialised 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.
Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination OR panel recommendation that includes all the requirements as described under Combination of Education and Experience #3 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.
FOR GS-11 Applicants – IN ADDITION to the above basic qualification requirements, you must have at least 1 year of specialised 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 specialised 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 specialised 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.
Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination OR panel recommendation that includes all the requirements as described under Combination of Education and Experience #3 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
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.
Additional information
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- 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.
- If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
Benefits for Auditor:
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Paid holiday, retirement plans, social security, Thrift savings plan and within-grade increases.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:
- 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.
Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview.
Agency Career and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) candidates must be rated “Well Qualified” for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for selection priority.
Auditor Documentation:
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.
All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
- 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.
- 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.
- Performance appraisal, if applicable. Most recent (i.e., usually within the last 18 months) final (not a mid-year review) official (i.e., signed by the rating official and in original format) annual performance appraisal must be submitted by reinstatement eligible applicants applying to a position with a higher grade or more promotion potential than previously held and current or former Land Management employees.
All other current and former Federal employees are strongly encouraged to submit their performance appraisal for the hiring manager’s consideration. If an appraisal is not available, you may provide a statement from you and/or your supervisor with an explanation along with your servicing HR Office contact information.
- Most recent SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Actions), if you are a current or former Federal employee (including those applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority). 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.
- Veteran Documentation: Veterans who are preference eligible OR who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (honorable or general discharge) after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
- You must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member Copy 4 preferred) showing the dates you served as well as your type of discharge and qualifying service campaign medals OR if you are still on active duty, you MUST submit a certification on letterhead from your military branch which contains your military service dates, expected date of discharge or release, and the character of service to show that your military service was performed under honourable conditions.
- The expected date of discharge or release must be no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted for consideration for this job announcement. Current Federal employees applying under the VEOA must submit a qualifying SF-50 to show time-in-grade requirements.
- If you are applying as a preference eligible with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, you must submit the documentation required by the SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) to support your claim (e.g., DD-214, official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs). For applicants claiming 10-point derived veterans’ preference (i.e., spouses, widows/widowers or mothers of veterans), a completed SF-15 must be submitted with the application with all required supporting documents listed on the form.
- For more veterans’ preference information, visit the USAJOBS Help Center.
- Non-competitive or special hiring authority eligibility documentation, if applicable. Examples of such authorities include: Schedule A individuals with disabilities, returning Peace Corp or AmeriCorp VISTA volunteer, Fulbright/Gilman/CLS alumni, etc.
- ICTAP/CTAP documentation, if applicable. Visit our agency’s ICTAP and CTAP sites for required documentation.
- Current or Former Land Management Employee documentation, if applicable. Visit the Forest Service’s site for required documentation.
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 .
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
Prepare your application in USAJOBS
To start your application, click Apply and we’ll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents.
During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We’ll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won’t lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
STEP 1: Select the “Apply” button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.
STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.
STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions.
STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section.
To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency’s Civil Service selection process site.
Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET
Alternate Application Procedures
If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
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Next steps
After all application packages are received, we will review applications and evaluate applicants’ qualifications. Then, approximately two weeks after this announcement closes, we will refer candidates, as described in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section, to the hiring manager for selection consideration. Your application status will be updated up to four times during the following hiring phases:
- After applications are received.
- After applications are assessed to determine qualifications.
- After candidates are referred to the hiring manager.
- After a selection is made.
For the selected candidates who receive a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability review and/or security background investigation that generally takes an average of at least two to six months.
About Company:
Department of State – Agency Wide
The men and women of the U.S. Department of State, Office of Inspector General with their skills, character and commitment to public service, provide critical oversight to ensure the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media perform their foreign policy/diplomatic and international broadcasting missions effectively and efficiently. They work to uphold the Secretary’s leadership and management principles.
Agency contact information:
Renee Powell
Phone
571-348-5516
Fax
000-000-0000
Powellr@state.gov
Address : U.S. Department of State 1700 N Moore St SA-39, rm 1400 Attn: OIG Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 United States
Fair & Transparent
The Federal-hiring process is set-up to be fair and transparent.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
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