Auditor

The Intelligence Community Office of the Inspector General is searching for exceptional candidates to join us in fulfilling our mission to identify and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct across the 18 elements of the Intelligence Community. We uphold the integrity of the IC and amplify its impact through independent oversight that demands accountability and drives excellence. IC OIG has four offices: Legal Counsel, Audits & Inspections, Investigations & Intake, and Strategy & Support.

Major duties

Duties below, conducted with supervision, include but are not limited to: Conducts comprehensive program, financial, contract, acquisition, and information technology-related engagements, including audits, reviews, and other projects, of activities within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), and the Intelligence Community (IC) to detect and prevent waste, fraud and abuse, and ensure compliance with applicable standards. Conducts audits or evaluations of ODNI and IC programs in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, or other applicable standards. Researches applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being audited. Executes assigned audit and test procedures and applies knowledge of auditing and evaluation standards to analyze a variety of documents, records, and processes to determine compliance with regulations, adequacy of internal controls, or achievement of program objectives. Assists senior auditors in conducting entrance and exit conferences with audit clients to explain audit objectives and conclusions. Conducts interviews, documents management's position, and analyzes information obtained to support audit conclusions. Assists with preparing meeting agendas and interview questions for a variety of audiences and situations. With supervision, conducts briefings, interviews, and walkthroughs, adjusting approach and questions as needed to convey and elicit necessary information. Captures and documents statements and walkthrough observations in an accurate and concise manner. Prepares, organizes, and completes comprehensive workpaper files that include complete summaries of evidentiary data to support audit conclusions relevant to audit objectives. Prepares outline of potential findings to include condition, cause, effect, criteria, and recommendations relevant to objectives. Provides input to translating audit and evaluation results and assists with developing specific, actionable recommendations for improvements to programs, systems, and activities. Assists senior auditors in writing draft and final reports. Maintains security and accountability of classified information.

Qualifications

This is an excepted service GS-09 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-09 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-09 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-07 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility.

Education

Bachelor's Degree