As a Auditor (Performance) at the GS-0511-13, you will be part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Evaluations and Inspections, Office of Personnel Management (OPM). If selected, you will serve as a performance auditor within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Office of Evaluations (OE).

Duties

- Conducts/oversees audits/evaluations in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards and the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation. - Obtains sufficient reliable evidence through inspection, observation, inquiries, and work samples to establish whether the activity is adhering to prescribed regulations, and policies and procedures. - Tests the reasonableness and accuracy of transactions; determines the reasonableness and adequacy of systems and internal controls, policies, procedures and actions, and the adequacy of documentation; and evaluates the operation in terms of accomplishments of intended objectives. - Develops individual audit/evaluation plans. The plan covers in detail the functional responsibilities, specific project assignments, objectives and requirements, references, formats for data display and reports, and special instructions covering contingencies. - Analyzes the findings, requests additional information, consolidates reports, and prepares preliminary draft reports on the findings. Presents findings, explains the significance of conclusions, justifies recommendations, and answers questions on planning and methodologies. - Independently audits/evaluations and oversees team members to assess compliance with program laws, regulations, and contract provisions; the effectiveness of internal controls; and the efficiency, economy, and effectiveness of operations and systems. May be required to conduct reviews of OPM's sensitive programs, such as OPM's insider threat program. - Provides technical guidance, assistance, mentoring, and feedback to less experienced team members, reviews work-in-progress and completed work, and assists in the on- the-job training of newly hired auditors. - Determines areas of high risk to be focused on during the audit/evaluations. Based on preliminary review, modifies the plan, if necessary, by changing areas of emphasis and devising new approaches and methodologies as determined by the analysis or risk assessment of the program areas. - Discusses and explains objectives, issues, findings, and recommendations with designated management officials. Reconciles, if possible, technical points of difference.

Requirements

Qualifications

Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. 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; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. For the GS 13: You must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) with the Counsel of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (Blue Book-2020) or the Government Accountability Office Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book -2021) related to planning and conducting evaluation studies which address the effectiveness and efficiency of programs; conducting interviews and other direct personal interaction during evaluation studies; and preparing plans, reports, and other documents in connection with evaluation studies/audits? Note: Your resume must fully and clearly support this experience. Merit promotion applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirement as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS13 level. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position has a basic education requirement listed under the Qualifications section of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address OPM Human Resources 1900 E St., NW Washington, DC 20415 US
• Name: OPM Human Resources
• Phone: 202-606-9321
• Email: [email protected]