This position is in the Office of Investigations (INV). INV has broad jurisdiction over criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of alleged violations of Federal laws, regulations, and policies relating to Department/USAGM/USIBWC programs and operations, such as: procurement fraud, grant fraud, false claims, public corruption, conflicts of interest, trafficking in persons, and employee misconduct or serious wrongdoing (including misuse or theft of Department property or services).

Duties

Serves as an Auditor and is responsible for developing and applying analytical techniques of intricate and complex financial data from multiple sources by using computer assisted audit techniques, to identify unexpected or unexplained patterns in data that may indicate fraud or systemic problems in agency programs. Responsible for conducting valid and reliable research to analyze internal and external information to identify fraud. Supports ongoing investigations related to highly complex financial investigations, where thorough forensic accounting of financial records and understanding of Federal contracting and grant rules is required. Responsible for independently conducting and coordinating complex research, analysis, intelligence, and specific projects to assist criminal investigators (special agents) in ongoing investigations. Correlates large amounts of information to proactively identify potentially fraudulent activity. Investigative findings will lead to possible criminal proceedings regarding individuals and/or organizations. Collaborates with domestic, and possibly international, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and industry experts regarding forensic accounting issues. Works jointly with other forensic auditors and Department accountants and represents OIG as a senior contact related to forensic accounting investigations. Serves as technical advisor on financial aspects of investigations in coordination with criminal investigators (special agents), intelligence and investigative analysts, private industry officials, prosecuting attorneys, and Federal, state, local, and foreign law enforcement agencies. Collaborates with criminal investigators (special agents) in gathering financial evidence, preparing affidavits related to financial analyses, and executing search and seizure warrants and/or courts associated with financial analyses. May be required have to testify in official proceedings related to the work conducted. Conducts complex investigative auditing, analysis and research in support of OIG investigations and provides findings and recommendations orally and in writing (for example, briefing memos, PowerPoint presentations) to INV and OIG management officials, criminal investigators (special agents), auditors, evaluators and inspectors to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• 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/
• You will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE Form 450).
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service.

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. Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the 1-year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an additional SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases). All applicants MUST meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position: BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A. Applicants must have a degree from an accredited college or university in accounting and/or auditing OR a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.  The 24 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law; OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Have at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND meet 1, 2 or 3 below: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law. A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor 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) but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement described in paragraph A above, AND (a) have successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, (e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining); AND (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors determined that I have demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A above; AND (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, my education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Note: All applicants MUST submit transcripts as verification of educational requirement, 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. The transcript must demonstrate the degree awarded. Display copies of degrees or course listing do not provide the information needed. 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. IN ADDITION to meeting one of the basic qualifications requirements listed above, the applicant MUST have at least one year of specialized experience that has equipped them 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-12 level in the Federal service.   Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience performing data mining and data analytics to target potential fraud, waste, abuse, and other crimes against programs and operations. Experience translating complex information into articulate briefings/presentations and composing substantive analytical reports to high-level management to defend positions or gain support concerning financial audits. Experience planning and conducting audits in accordance with recognized audit principes or standards. Experience using data analysis to accurately identify conflicts, gaps, and inconsistencies, and analyze information to draw logical conclusions. Certifications that are desired but NOT required: Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner All applicants will be reviewed to ensure they meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements before carrying out the rating and ranking process. Applicants will not be further considered who will not meet within 30 days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement all qualification and eligibility requirements.

Education

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

You must submit a legible copy of your unofficial transcript. The transcript must demonstrate the degree awarded. Display copies of degrees or course listing do not provide the information needed. You will be required to provide the official college transcript(s) to verify educational qualifications, if selected.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement will result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State SA-39 Rosslyn, Virginia 22209 United States
• Name: Help Desk
• Phone: 866 656-6830
• Email: [email protected]