AUDITOR (PERFORMANCE)

This position is in the Office of Audits (AUD), which is part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of State (Department). AUD has the responsibility for planning, conducting, supervising, overseeing, and coordinating performance audits, evaluations, and other projects of Department, U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), and U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) programs worldwide, including crisis, post-conflict, and fragile states.

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 there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. Basic Qualification Requirements: The Auditor (Performance) Series 0511 has Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs), which must be met in addition to the specialized experience. Education Requirements: This position has a positive education requirement, as described below: 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) 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: 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 coursework in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. NOTE: You must submit a copy of the transcript(s) that reflects the substantial course work and reflects the semester hours to receive credit for this option. Specialized Experience Requirements: Applicants applying for the GS-12 must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: Experience in planning and performing government audits using Government Auditing Standards and evaluations using Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation. This includes assisting in the planning, scheduling, conducting, and reporting of comprehensive audits, evaluations, and special inquiries. Experience applying professional standards and analytical methods. This includes applying professional standards, theories, practices, and techniques of performance auditing and evaluation, including qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze and improve programs and propose solutions for deficiencies. Experience communicating audit results. This includes effectively communicating audit findings and recommendations both verbally and in writing, including developing clear, concise, and accurate audit or evaluation reports for diverse audiences. Experience coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. This includes planning and coordinating work with manager, staff, and external officials, including conducting interviews and meetings to obtain information and resolve issues related to audit or evaluation projects. Applicants applying for the GS-13 must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: Experience in planning, conducting, and leading performance audits using Government Auditing Standards and evaluations using Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation in complex environments. This includes the ability to plan, organize, and execute comprehensive audits and evaluations of U.S. government programs. Experience in analyzing and interpreting program and management operations. This includes applying qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze performance data to evaluate the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of program and management operations to identify instances of fraud, waste, and mismanagement, and to determine compliance with laws, regulations, and policies. Experience in effective communication and reporting of audit findings. This includes preparing clear, concise, and accurate audit reports; briefing management on audit progress; and presenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations to senior officials and stakeholders. Experience in coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This includes coordinating information and schedules for site visits with agency offices and external parties, leading interviews with U.S. government officials and program recipients and maintaining effective relationships with staff and officials of audited entities. 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. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade documentation: When applying for a higher grade, if your SF-50's effective date is within the past year (52 weeks), it might not adequately verify you have met the 1-year time-in-grade requirement. Therefore, you should provide an SF-50 that clearly verifies you meet this requirement-such as a step increase SF-50. (Appropriate examples of SF-50s includes Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, or any SF-50 with an effective date older than one year.) Applican