About this role
Job SummaryThe 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.
QualificationsThis 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 from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration. Experience: One year of experience in Auditing or a related field such as accounting, inspections, or evaluations. This can include internships and other volunteer/unpaid programs. Skills: Basic knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations and the identification of conditions, causes, criteria, effect, and recommendations. Experience and demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and analytical abilities. Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information and applies reason to draw conclusions and develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data. Ability to present information in a succinct and organized manner in memoranda, reports, or other written documents, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Basic knowledge of and ability to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in one or more of the following areas: Federal contracting practices, government budgeting and finance, information technology and assurance, and/or the IC's structure, components, and missions. Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify needs, requirements, and develop extensive recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data, and arrive at a clear, logical and concise conclusion. Ability to express information (ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical or sensitive); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Ability to lead by example and work well with others in a team or group setting.
Major DutiesDuties 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.