This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Inspector General, Audit Services Division (AS), Non-Federal Audit Team.  The Auditor (Financial) will work with a team where the primary function is to assure the quality and usefulness of the nonfederal audit process and to ensure the non-Federal audits meet requirements and are reliable and effective tools to improve the integrity and effectiveness of Department programs.

Duties

The Inspector General (IG) of the Department of Education (Department) heads an independent and objective organization responsible for audit, investigation, and other services related to programs and operations of the Department. The IG provides leadership and coordination and recommends policies for activities designed to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of programs and operations, as well as to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations. The IG is the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Department on the above matters and is responsible for keeping the Secretary and Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of the Department’s programs and operations and the necessity for and progress of corrective action.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Services.
• You must complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: **YOU MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR THE BELOW IN YOUR APPLICATION**A.    Degree:  accounting; or a degree 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 hours may include up to 6 hours in business law.  ORB.    Combination of education and experience 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.  The applicant's background must also include one of the following:1.    Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality.  This can include up to 6 hours of business law;2.    A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination, or 3.    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 of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has 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; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above, the incumbent must also meet the minimum qualification requirements below. Specialized experience for the GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent public or private sector experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the four (4) following duties or work assignments below: Knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques of accounting and auditing, including professional standards, and the ability to develop, modify, or adapt those methods and techniques, in order to perform reviews of non-Federal audits, provide technical assistance, and revise audit guidance. Knowledge of government organizations, programs, activities, and functions; and of pertinent laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to the Department's programs. Knowledge of participatory skills to work in a team environment and the ability to effectively communicate, both orally and writing, with officials at various organizational levels, within and external to the OIG and Department. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs).  You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Strong understanding of auditing and attestation standards, as well as auditing requirements found in Single Audit Act, Uniform Guidance, Compliance Supplement, Department statutes and regulations, and audit guides. 2. Ability to work individually and on a team. 3. Ability to provide constructive feedback to peers. 4. Ability to communicate technical advice effectively. 5. Ability to relay policies and or guidance to various types of audiences effectively.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement.  Please see Basic Requirements above.

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL 550 12th Street, S.W. Attn: OIG Human Resources Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: Teresa Dargan
• Phone: (202) 987-0442
• Email: [email protected]