The OIG offers potential for advancement, excellent benefits, and numerous training opportunities. We are located in 13 states throughout the U.S. Please visit our website at http://www.ig.energy.gov/.

Duties

As an Auditor (Performance) within the OIG, you will be responsible for the following: Conduct examinations on a variety of IT systems and cybersecurity and data management programs to determine compliance with laws and regulations. Provide timely, accurate, and concise communication, including verbal briefings, written summaries, reports, and correspondence to internal and external customers. Provide assistance with involving regulatory requirements of IT systems and cybersecurity and data management programs, changes in policy, and organizational structure.

Requirements

• Must have completed, within the previous 2 years (up to 6 years for certain veterans), a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• A Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement is required.
• The Recent Graduate Program lasts for 1 year. Participants who successfully complete the Recent Graduate Program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment or a term (1-4 years in duration) appointment without further competition.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• A 1-year trial period is required.
• Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 is required upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• This position requires a Critical Sensitive Q (Top Secret) Clearance. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Q Security Clearance.
• This position is a drug testing designated position and is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.

Qualifications

To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Completed all requirements, in a related field, for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years; or Individuals who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. This eligibility period cannot extend more than 6 years from the date on which the requirements for the academic course of study were met. This position has a Basic Requirement/Positive Education requirement. You must have: 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: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. In addition to meeting the eligibility requirements above, applicants must possess the experience requirements as follows: For the GS-07: At the GS-07 level the applicant must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement; OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-5. Specialized experience includes experience which demonstrates a basic knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, concepts, and techniques. Specific work experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Review or assess the efficiency and effectiveness of programs by assisting with complex audits or audit assignments; 2) Ensure audits and examinations are conducted in accordance with auditing and accounting principles and; 3) Assist others utilizing approved techniques in gathering, documenting, analyzing, and summarizing audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate for the audit objective. For the GS-09:At the GS-07 level the applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 level in the Federal service that includes experience which demonstrates 1) Assisting with routine audits and examinations of Department or federal programs to determine compliance; 2) Utilizing auditing and accounting principles/regulations to provide audit findings to senior Auditors; and 3) Provide recommendations of improvement on internal processes to lead Auditors. OR completion of one full year of graduate level education in a related field. OR Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) in a related field. Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.1. Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, based on completed courses.2. Grade-point average - Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 2.95 rounded to 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final two years of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Equivalent combination of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-511 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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. The applicant will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Academic Year: At the undergraduate level, 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is comparable to 1 year of undergraduate education. Four years of progressive study or 120 semester hours meets the degree requirements. At the graduate level, 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours.

Education

This position has a Basic Requirement/Positive Education requirement. See the Qualifications section for detailed requirement.

Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.

You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. The transcript must demonstrate the date that the degree was conferred. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Inspector General 1000 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20585 US
• Name: Giovannio McCain
• Phone: 202-868-9908
• Email: [email protected]