Auditor (Performance)
About This Position
Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? This position is located in the SBA OIG Audit Disaster Assistance Programs Group within the Auditing Division. SBA OIG promotes open and honest communication to create a positive work environment.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient evidence of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of the position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.To qualify for this position, applicants must meet any basic requirements and specialized experience.Basic Education 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.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site. Specialized Experience Statement: GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, methods, and techniques required to conduct performance audits, inspections, and evaluations; Application of auditing and inspection standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (QSIE); Participation in the full range of duties to support execution of audits, inspections, and evaluations, including: Audit planning - contributing to the development of the audit plan; Data collection and analysis to support audit findings; Preparing work papers to appropriately document findings and results; Developing all elements of a finding - condition, criteria, cause, and effect; Conducting segments of entrance and exit conferences in a professional manner; Communicating orally by presenting portions of briefings to management on project status or findings and recommendations; Drafting parts of audit or inspection reports that are clear and concise, factually accurate, and appropriate for the targeted audience; Assist the lead auditor in formulating recommendations for corrective actions that result in improved processes, procedures, or controls that increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the audited entity's programs; and Execute assignments within established milestones and deadlines.
Working as an audit team member, collaborating in a professional manner, resolving conflicts constructively, and displaying a positive work ethic. Contributing to the development of audit proposals that are well-researched, risk-based, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the issues or activities to be examined. OIG experience preferred.
GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector: Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, methods, and techniques required to conduct performance audits, inspections, and evaluations; Application of auditing and inspection standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (QSIE); Ability to conduct the full range of duties to execute audits, inspections, and evaluations, including: Audit planning - independently researching the audit topic, conducting a risk assessment, and developing audit steps; Data collection and analysis to support audit findings; Preparing work papers to appropriately document findings and results; Developing all elements of a finding - condition, criteria, cause, and effect; Conducting entrance and exit conferences in a professional manner; Communicating orally by presenting briefings to management on project status or findings and recommendations; Drafting audit or inspection reports that are clear and concise, factually accurate, and appropriate for the targeted audience; Formulate recommendations for corrective actions that result in improved processes, procedures, or controls that increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the audited entity's programs; and Execute the engagement within established milestones and deadlines. Ability to lead an audit team, providing ongoing constructive feedback to team members, and resolving conflicts in a positive manner. Experience in developing audit proposals that are well-researched, risk-based, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the issues or activities to be examined.
OIG experience preferred. 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 06/01/2026.
Major Duties
As an Auditor, you will be responsible for: Identifying new areas for audit and planning new engagements that support the OIG strategic plan as well as detail the benefit of committing resources to performing the work. Developing program guides that address the audit objectives and provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations. Exercising technical direction over the collection and analysis of data; and ensuring that evidence collected is sufficient, relevant, and reliable and properly documented and reviewed in the audit work papers.
Providing effective team leadership including: (1) proactively identifying and resolving problems that could impact project goals; (2) establishing priorities and adjusting schedules to accomplish the work timely; and (3) effectively utilizing resources. Drafting audit reports that consolidate and integrate the work of others that provides a logical structure for results presentation, answering all the audit objectives and ensuring that all elements of a finding are supported. Demonstrating effective communication by: (1) conducting and participating in conferences with key officials to obtain information and advise them of audit progress; and (2) collaborating both internally and externally to develop honest and productive relationships that contribute to the achievement of OIG goals.
Education
There is a positive education requirement for this position. Transcripts/certificates must be provided with your application that reflects the requirements of this position.
NOTE: Transcripts/certificates must be provided to show proof of education; failure to submit required documents by the close of the announcement may result in an ineligible rating. APPLICANTS PLEASE
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty. * If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. * For further information, click on: Foreign Education.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Applicants meeting basic eligibility requirements will be further evaluated based on additional assessments. One of these assessments is USA Hire. Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement.
You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Your USA Hire assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments. The assessments relate to the following Competencies required to do the work of this position: Audit Reporting Auditing Communication Planning and Evaluating In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. One of the required assessments for this position is an online assessment that measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
All qualified Non Competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Additional Information
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments Career and InterAgency Career Transition Assistance Programs: Are programs that applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job in their current agency (intra-agency, i.e.
SBA employees only). Inter-Agency Career Transition Assistance (ICTAP) is a program that helps "surplus" or "displaced" federal employees improve their chances of finding a new job at another agency (inter-agency; i.e. not applying to their current or former agency). You are eligible for CTAP/ICTAP if: 1.
You are a current federal employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee meaning you have received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF).
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Your agency, or the agency to which you are applying, is accepting applications from within or outside of the permanent workforce.
- The position to which you are applying MUST BE in the Local Commuting Area of the position of record from which you are being displaced.
- You meet the qualifications and other requirements of the job for which you are applying. This includes being rated as well-qualified for the position (score of 85 or better based on your responses to the competencies and associated questions listed within the assessment)..
How to Apply
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions will affect your rating. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience your rating may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: 1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
- Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
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Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
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After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you both on screen and via email notification.
- If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.
Click here for Computer System Requirements
- Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account.
To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov/ All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated.
For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
Required Documents
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date/time of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system.
You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
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Your Resume must not include photographs. Resume length may not exceed 2 pages and must contain the following information: Name, address, telephone number, email address; Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); If qualifying based on related unpaid (e.g. volunteer service) experience, you must provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (mm/dd/yyyy to mm/dd/yyyy); If other than full time you must provide hours worked per week. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination.
You must address the specific specialized experience required for each grade level of this position on your resume or application or you will be rated "Ineligible" for that grade level. Should you submit multiple resumes, only the latest uploaded resume will be reviewed.
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In addition to the online application (resume and responses to the occupational questionnaire), you are required to submit the following forms, if applicable. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all documents are legible: Federal employees must submit proof of your permanent career/career-conditional competitive status ("1" or "2" in Tenure, block 24 and "1" in Position Occupied, block 34). Submit SF-50 showing current grade and tenure and an SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different.
NOTE: An award or detail SF-50 will not be accepted as proof of status. If you are using education as a substitution for experience (the announcement will state whether this is allowed), or if there is an educational requirement for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) that clearly describes your qualifying education. If selected, official transcripts will be required; If you are claiming Veteran status, you must submit a copy of all required documents to support your claim (e.g.: DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA disability letter)--see VetGuide; Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD-214 (showing the character of service) or other proof of service to receive consideration for veterans' preference.
For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit FedsHireVets.gov. CTAP/ICTAP/RPL Applicants: Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (if applicable), your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330, and your most recent performance appraisal.