AUDITOR (PERFORMANCE) - Office of Inspector… at GSA · Washington

Summary: The General Services Administration (GSA) is seeking a Performance Auditor for their Office of Inspector General. The role involves conducting evaluations of GSA programs and operations, identifying potential waste and mismanagement, and providing recommendations for improvement.

Responsibilities:
- Assisting in conducting evaluations of General Services Administration programs and operations, and/or contracts awarded by GSA
- Conducting research and performing evaluation or reviews to identify potential waste, abuse, and mismanagement exist, and developing constructive recommendations for corrective actions
- Participating in evaluations or inspections of existing GSA processes and procedures or programs, drafting proposed findings and recommendations for the improvement of GSA programs, operations, and administrative systems in order to promote efficiency and to achieve mission-oriented objectives
- Using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods to analyze program-related data and policy issues
- Identifying data requirements for effective program evaluations; monitors program trends through analyses, and use of data analyses techniques to evaluate programs
- Reviewing new or proposed legislation, regulations, or policies, focusing on the potential impact on programs, operations, and/or management within a specific functional or program area
- Assisting with drafting, reviewing, editing, and/or providing input to written materials, including program guidance, informational/decision memoranda, briefings, decisions, and recommendations/justifications

Required Qualifications:
- Degree in auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting
- 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
- 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
- One year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service
- Experience assisting in the conduct of performance audits
- Assisting in the evaluation of policies, procedures, or internal controls to assess program performance
- Evaluating compliance with laws and regulations
- A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR have completed two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in accounting and/or auditing, or in a related field such as business administration, finance or public administration
- A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position
- One year of specialized experience that is equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service
- Experience obtaining, verifying and summarizing auditing documentation
- Applying professional auditing principles, practices and skills
- Obtaining and evaluating information, ensuring accuracy and reliability
- Have completed at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or the equivalent) in auditing, or in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting
- Have completed all the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university PLUS demonstrated Superior Academic Achievement
- Class standing in the upper third of your graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision
- Grade-point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field
- Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society in one of the national scholastic honor societies

Required Skills: Performance Auditing, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Auditing, Accounting, Evaluation of policies and procedures, Internal controls assessment, Compliance evaluation, Quantitative analysis, Qualitative analysis, Program evaluation, Legislation and regulation review

Benefits: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans), Life insurance coverage with several options, Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan), Flexible work schedules and telework, Transit and child care subsidies, Flexible spending accounts, Training and development