The OIG, named the best place to work in DOJ, offers telework and excellent work-life flexibilities and encourages Schedule A and diverse applicants. The OIG's Audit Division is seeking highly motivated professionals to evaluate DOJ programs and processes, to make recommendation for improvement, and to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in DOJ programs and resources.

Duties

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is a statutorily created independent entity that works to prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct in DOJ programs and personnel, and to promote economy and efficiency in those programs. In carrying out its audit mission, the OIG contributes to and issues products, such as reports, advisories, briefings, and congressional testimonies with recommendations focused on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of DOJ's mission-focused programs. The Assistant Inspector General for Audit is responsible for overseeing the Audit Division and audit engagements that involve all DOJ programs and operations. The OIG performs audits at the request of Congress as well as self-initiating engagements in support of the OIG's strategic plan. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: The incumbent is responsible for planning, programming, conducting, and managing multiple audits of departmental programs and organizational elements for financial and compliance audits, economy and efficiency reviews, and program results reviews. The incumbent is responsible for supervising the planning and coordination of the audit work, reviewing audit products, developing operating policies and procedures, and monitoring the audit staff in performing assigned audit responsibilities while maintaining contact with key line officials to determine their plans and priorities as related to the audit efforts. The incumbent also specifically supervises an assigned audit staff of multiple professionals. Directs and controls project phases, ensuring compliance with applicable GAGAS and OIG policies and procedures. Designs and successfully executes an analytical approach to identify and offer innovative and workable solutions to correct major systemic problems in important program, policy, and management areas of governmental operations. Seeks and incorporates best practices, as appropriate, while maintaining the highest professional standards. Maintains quality control procedures within the team to ensure quality and integrity of project products. For reports, ensures effective implementation of quality control procedures that adhere to applicable GAGAS and OIG policies including working paper preparation and approval, referencing, and required checklists and certifications. Submits quality products, including draft and final reports, that fully meet Audit and OIG standards (GAGAS and DOJ OIG policy manuals and other applicable requirements) within agreed-upon milestones. Communicates often with assigned staff and management to ensure information on projects, issues affecting the staff, etc., are effectively communicated. Demonstrates integrity and professionalism in executing responsibilities. Plans and schedules work to be accomplished by subordinates and assigns work both verbally and through various automated systems based on priorities, difficulty, requirements, and capabilities of subordinates. Adjusts priorities as needed. Approves or denies leave as mission dictates. Ensures timely and accurate responses to management and employee requests. Contributes to standard operating procedures for office staff and provides advice or instruction to employees, as needed, on both technical and administrative matters. Identifies and relates ways to improve production or increase the quality of audit work directed and establishes deadlines and priorities for major projects.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.
• You must successfully pass and are subject to random drug screenings.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be subject to a probationary period.

Qualifications

Required Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, and Accounting. Additional related and accepted degrees include but are not limited to: *Business-Related: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology. *Government-Related: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations; National/Homeland Security; Forensics; Government/History; Intelligence Analysis; Law/Legal Studies; Political Science; Public Management; Public Policy; Security Policy.*Technically Related: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), and Supply Chain Management. OR A 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. AND Specialized Experience GS- 14: Your resume must display that you possess one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-13 Performance Auditor position in the Federal service. Specialized experience at this level includes: Providing supervision to teams while resolving problems that impact project goals; Developing and designing audit or evaluation plans analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of various programs, operations, and functions of an organization; Analyzing audit results to make recommendations for changes in agency policy to ensure program integrity; Managing all aspects of multiple engagements including data collection and analysis and audit follow-up; and Experience in leading complex, multi-location (organization-wide) audits, evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) 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 level (or equivalent). All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov. For foreign education, see: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

You must submit an unofficial transcript that supports the positive education requirement or proof of a certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination if qualifying based on a combination of education and experience.

Contacts

• Address Audit Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Brandie Miller
• Email: [email protected]