Supervisory Auditor (Regional Inspector General for Audit)
About This Position
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit Services (OAS). This announcement is to fill two vacancies that may be located in any of the locations identified. The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location. View the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 2026 General Schedule (GS) Locality Pay Tables.
Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs. Positive Education Requirement: This position has a position education requirement, as indicated below. A complete transcript showing relevant coursework and degrees must be submitted with your application package.
A list of completed courses or incomplete transcripts will not be accepted. Individual Occupational Requirements - Basic Requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.
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At least 4 years of experience in accounting; or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g. 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24 semester-hour requirement listed above, provided that: (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g. valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, applicants MUST meet the additional requirements for the GS-15 grade level.
Applicants MUST have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service which provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience MUST include experience: Ensuring audits are conducted in compliance with established audit standards and procedures; Reviewing audit reports for use by internal and external stakeholders; Providing guidance and expert advice to leadership and directing the activities of subordinate staff; Conducting one-on-one or group training, briefs, or workshops concerning audit work and activities; AND Overseeing the preparation of reports of findings and recommendations for complex, comprehensive audits. 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.
Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
Major Duties
The incumbent of this position serves as the Regional Inspector General for Audit. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Plans, manages, and coordinates the functions of the Regional Audit Office and Field Office(s). Participates as a key management audit official in the development of the IG work plan.
Determines projects or audits to be initiated or curtailed; how much resources to devote to particular projects; the timing for initiating or curtailing particular projects. Implements the plan to improve the quality and timelines of single audits which include State and local agencies, colleges and universities, and block grant audits, that are performed by Certified Public Accountants, State Auditors, and other non-Federal auditors. Maintaining liaison with officials of other government agencies in matters such as coordinating audits, exchanging information on technical developments in the accounting and auditing fields, and examining areas in which agencies could develop cross-servicing agreements.
Develops proposed Department-wide policies, procedures, standards, criteria, and audit guides. Directs the activities of the staff through subordinate supervisors, some of whom may be geographically located away from the regional office.
Education
Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your eligibility for consideration will be determined based upon a review of your application package.
Your resume will be reviewed by subject matter experts to determine if you possess the specialized experience required for this position and rated based on how well your background and experience relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's): Audit Reporting Auditing Leadership Oral Communication Written Communication Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. Review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application). To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965057 Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement.
By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS OIG. Clearance of CTAP/RPL will be applied for similar across HHS.
Additional Information
Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses is not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not be offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.
Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action.
In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.
E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Career Transition Program (CTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus HHS Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP you MUST submit proof of eligibility.
Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area.
You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about CTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition.
EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015.
To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov). Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act ("Fair Chance Act"): The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (FCA) prohibits federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history record prior to extending a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S.
Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the FCA. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the FCA may submit a written complaint to the Department by email at [email protected].
How to Apply
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. To be considered for eligibility, qualification assessment, and referral to the hiring manager, resumes must be limited to two pages. Please note that USAJOBS will not allow you to proceed with your application if your resume exceeds two pages. A complete application package for this vacancy must be received on-line via the USA Staffing web site by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/27/2026 to receive consideration. Mailed/emailed applications will not be accepted.
Note: For information on how to edit your application, visit: How to edit a job application Questions regarding this vacancy or the application process should be directed to the HR Specialist. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Required Documents
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s): Resume (2-page limit) Transcripts Most Recent SF-50 (indicating time in grade, highest grade and step attained)
Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof.
Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, COULD AFFECT YOU RECEIVING CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s), which may not be required for all applicants: Professional Certification CTAP/RPL documentation Financial Disclosure: This position may be subject to financial disclosure requirements and must be filed within 30 days of the appointment. For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 450, you may visit U.S. OGE Completing a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (New Filers). You can obtain a fillable OGE Form 450 from: Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (accessible PDF).
Your Resume must clearly articulate how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the qualifications section of this announcement. For each position you must describe your duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities.
Your resume must also include the month and year that you began and ended for each position held. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience.
To be considered for eligibility, qualification assessment, and referral to the hiring manager, resumes must be limited to two pages. Please note that USAJOBS will not allow you to proceed with your application if your resume exceeds two pages. For resume writing guidance, please visit the USAJobs Resource Center.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 pm (EASTERN TIME) ON 05/27/2026.