Summary

The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. The OIG's Audit Division is seeking highly motivated government auditing professionals interested in helping the Department of Justice­­-through performance audits and other oversight- achieve its mission to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.

Duties

['The Performance Auditor participates in the full range of duties to support the audit of government programs, contracts, grants, and payments. This includes planning, assessing risk, establishing methodology, performing fieldwork, developing conclusions, reporting results, and following up on recommendations. More specifically: As a GS-12 Performance Auditor, typical work assignments include but are not limited to: 1. Contributing to individual audit/evaluation programs and plans or segments of such audit programs in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). 2. Performing audits/evaluations or segments of audit/evaluations that identify program, system, or control weaknesses and develops potential solutions/recommendations. 3. Performing assessments of internal control structures within programs or systems. 4. Prepares findings or segments of reports, correspondence, and/or other documents that present technical information, data, analysis, and/or results to auditees or other external parties. 5. Overcoming barriers or impediments such as non-responsive interviewees or uncooperative auditees. 6. Using project experience to identify and research potential audit areas incorporating risk analysis. As a GS-13 Performance Auditor, typical work assignments include but are not limited to: 1. Developing individual audit/evaluation programs and plans in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). 2. Performing or serving as the auditor-in-charge of audits or reviews that identify program, system, or control weaknesses and develops potential solutions/recommendations. 3. Formulating conclusions on agency operations and the efficiency and effectiveness of programs. 4. Creating briefing materials and/or other work product to document evidence and analysis to support conclusions. 5. Preparing reports or segments of reports, correspondence, and/or other documents that present technical information, data, analysis, and/or results to external parties. 6. Overcoming barriers or impediments such as non-responsive interviewees or uncooperative auditees. 7. Using project experience to identify and research potential audit areas incorporating risk analysis. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses.']

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Education Requirement for All Grades 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, and 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; and 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, etc. 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 To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-12 in the Federal service directly related to auditing, program evaluation or assessment. Specialized experience at this level includes: - Performing complex audits at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization (your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience); - Developing basic audit programs that clearly define scope, assess risk, and outline steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with Government Auditing Standards; - Performing complex audits at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization (your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience); - Interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific audit; - Planning, collecting, and analyzing data and evidence and using sound judgment to make conclusions; - Preparing written reports with recommendations for enhancements to agency policies and/or practices to improve program operations; - Participating in presenting findings and justifying recommendations in meetings or conferences; and - Contributing to and leading teams to accomplish common goals. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-11 in the Federal service directly related to auditing, program evaluation or assessment. Specialized experience at this level includes: - Performing routine audits or discrete segments of audits at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization (your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience); - Contributing to the development of audit programs that clearly define scope, assess risk, and outline steps to accomplish project objectives in accordance with Government Auditing Standards; - Interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the specific audit; - Planning, collecting, and analyzing data and evidence and using sound judgment to make conclusions; - Contributing to written reports with recommendations for enhancements to agency policies and/or practices to improve program operations; - Participating in presenting findings and justifying recommendations in meetings or conferences; and - Working with teammates and others to accomplish common goals. 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: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs You must submit a legible unofficial transcript that supports the education requirement.

Other information

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Additional information on DOJ's EEO policy can be found on our website. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title="Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire" Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. Schedule A: DOJ welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities and is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department. DOJ also encourages eligible Schedule A applicants to submit their resumes. The Career Transition Assistance Plan: The CTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.