Auditor

Full Job Description

The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IC IG) was established within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) by the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.

The IC IG's organizational divisions include Audit, Investigations, Inspections and Evaluations, Mission Support Division, the Center for Protected Disclosures, and Counsel to the Inspector General.

Mandatory Requirements: Applicant should have at least 3 years of relevant experience performing complex audits, inspections, reviews, or evaluations and performing duties that matches the requirements described above.

Desired Requirements: Desired qualifications include an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study or a combination of education and relevant experience, and OIG relevant professional certifications.

Examples are as follows: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration.

OIG will also consider degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology.

Combination of Education and Experience: At least 3 years of experience in Accounting or Auditing, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, professional certification, and training that provided professional accounting or auditing knowledge.

Desired Licenses/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other applicable professional license or certification.

Major Duties:

Major Duties and Responsibilities: This position is in the Office of Audits and Inspections (OAI).

OAI conducts independent, objective audits, inspections, evaluations, and reviews across all 18 Intelligence Community elements.

Through rigorous, evidence-based analysis, OAI delivers actionable findings and recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness throughout the IC.

Duties include but are not limited to: Independently applies Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation for conducting audits or evaluations of IC and ODNI programs.

Leads the development of audit and evaluation plans, determining the purpose, scope, and methodology.

Plan and support comprehensive multi-disciplinary inspections, evaluations and special reviews of ODNI component, and IC element programs and other activities within the DNI responsibility and authority in accordance with the CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations (CIGIE standards) and OAI processes.

Develops 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.

Translates audit and evaluation results into specific, actionable recommendations for improvements to programs, systems, and activities.

Prepares meeting agendas and interview questions for a variety of audiences and situations.

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. Conducts review of self and others to ensure work performed meets quality standards and requirements.

Collects and leverages knowledge of audience needs, goals, and perspectives to write and prepare reports and briefings.

Transforms, organizes, structures, and communicates technical information accurately and in an easy-to-understand manner.

Prepares outline of potential audit findings to include condition, cause, effect, criteria, and recommendations relevant to project objectives.