Auditor (Performance)

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Position may be filled at any of the below locations: Richmond, VA: $111,183 - $144,540 Philadelphia, PA: $117,284 - $152,471 Battle Creek, MI: $106,437 - $138,370 New Cumberland, PA: $121,785 - $158,322 Fort Belvoir, VA: $121,785 - $158,322 Columbus, OH: $111,065 - $144,386 To qualify for an Auditor (Performance), your resume and supporting documentation must support: A.

Basic Requirement: 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.

AND B.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes: Providing coordination, coaching, problem solving, and facilitation of interpersonal communication.

Independently compose, present, and defend audit results to senior management verbally and in writing. Leading audit projects, writing and presenting audit findings.

Experience in conducting audits in accordance with GAGAS (Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards) or similar standards which includes creating a project plan, conducting interviews or analyses, documenting the results in working papers, and then summarizing the results into a conclusion.

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. Major Duties:

• Performs all duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
• Develop program guides that address the audit objectives and provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
• Prepares and reviews staff audit reports, completes work papers, and provides written recommendations.
• Develops and coordinates project plans, including assisting supervisors in developing budgets and timelines for upcoming projects.
• Communicates project status to supervisors and senior agency officials on a regular basis.
• Plans, coordinates, conducts, and reports on audits. Works with staff auditors to prepare clear, concise, and complete work papers.
• Exercises technical direction over the collection and analysis of all data; ensuring that evidence collected is sufficient and appropriate.