Auditor
What you'd do
The Auditor will be assigned to the Northwest Health Network Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 20) within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and may be located in White City, OR, Vancouver, WA or Seattle, WA. The Auditor assists the Financial Quality Assurance Manager in conducting audits in the areas of finance, acquisition, logistics, and capital asset management quality control of the VISN.
Major duties
This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-11, however, a selection can be made at any of the following grade levels: GS-7, GS-9 or GS-11. At the GS-7 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. At the GS-9 grade level, you will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-11. The primary purpose of this position is to improve the business practices in finance, acquisition, contracting, procurement, and capital asset management. The Finance Quality Assurance Network Office will maintain a library of financial, logistic and capital asset management VA and VHA policies and procedures, CAP, VA OIG and SOARS reports from across the country that site problem areas. The Finance Quality Assurance Network Office will provide oversight over finance, logistics and capital asset management; and serves as an important liaison to the Network Compliance Officer. external auditors, the VA OIG and the Office of Management. Major duties include but is not limited to: Provides advice and performs assistance work for the Chief Accounting Officer. The duties may include ad hoc facility-level data validation for Network level reporting purposes. Performs financial audits by examining accounts and financial records for the purpose of certifying financial statements. Performs program reviews of logistics, contracting, purchase cards, fee basis, limited MCCF program, and capital asset management operational functions and ensure these reviews are performed in compliance with internal audit programs. Performs a variety of duties to carry out, administer, or advise on facility financial works concerned with assuring the quality of work transactions, business processes, and delivery of services needed to carry out federal government programs and functions. Develops and plans programs for achieving and maintaining total quality transaction processing and customer service throughout the business cycle. Conduct some of the audits and may be responsible to form audit teams made up of medical center staff with appropriate expertise; Assists in the development of the audit protocols used by the teams, will train the teams if necessary, will review their findings for compliance. Determines/recommends areas in need of improvement and provides the appropriate tools for improvement. Actively participates as a quality assurance advisor. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, either 7:00am - 3:30pm, 7:30am - 4:00pm or 8:00am - 4:30pm PST. Details to be discussed during the interview process. Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized. Telework: Not authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Auditor/PD10151A, PD10164A, and PD10163A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet Time-In-Grade and Specialized Experience requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement, 07/09/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-7 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. For a GS-9 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-7. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Basic Requirement: All applicants, regardless of grade level must meet the following minimum education or experience requirements. Degree: Successful completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with a major in accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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. OR, Combination of education and experience: 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 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 of paragraph A, 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 in paragraph A; 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the below grade specific requirements in order to qualify: Minimum Qualifications, GS-7: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-5) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Assisting with audits in areas such as finance, acquisition, logistics, and capital asset management; applying basic knowledge of auditing concepts, principles, and techniques under supervision; preparing audit reports or supporting documentation; managing multiple assignments or tasks at once; and using financial systems and IT software to collect and organize data. OR, Education or Combination: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience or combine education and experience to qualify. Please see Education section for details. OR, Superior Academic Achievement: This provision recognizes students who have achieved superior academic standing as evidenced by one of the three methods described below. It is to be used to determine eligibility for applicable GS-7 level positions of persons who have completed (or expect to complete within 9 months) all the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. In order to be creditable under this provision, superior academic achievement must have been gained in a curriculum related to the position. Please see Education section for details. Minimum Qualifications, GS-9: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-7) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Independently conducting audits in areas such as finance, acquisition, logistics, capital asset management, or quality control; applying comprehensive knowledge of auditing theories, principles, and techniques to various assignments; recommending ways to improve work processes, increase cost-effectiveness, or enhance productivity; managing multiple audit assignments simultaneously with limited supervision; using financial systems and IT software to analyze and interpret financial data. OR, Education or Combination: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience or combine education and experience to qualify. Please see Education section for details. Minimum Qualifications, GS-11: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Independently performing complex and difficult audits in areas such as finance, acquisition, logistics, and capital asset management; applying a thorough knowledge of advanced auditing theories, principles, and methodologies to develop audit guidelines and procedures; creating and implementing a wide range of auditing techniques and methodologies; providing consultative services and training on financial processes to other staff members; reviewing audit reports to ensure accurate recommendations and compliance with relevant standards and regulations; making recommendations to improve productivity, cost-effectiveness, and quality of work processes; and utilizing and advising on the use of financial systems for complex audit procedures. OR, Education or Combination: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience or combine education and experience to qualify. Please see Education section for details. Preferred Experience: Proficiency in VA Systems: Knowledge and hands-on experience with key VA systems, including Financial Management System (FMS), Integrated Funds Distribution, Control Point Activity Accounting & Procurement (IFCAP/VISTA), Online Treasury Collections (OTC.net), Enterprise Output Solutions (EOS) reports, and G-Invoicing. Knowledge of VA Financial Policies and Procedures: Well-versed with VA Financial Policies and Procedures, ensuring compliance and accurate financial management. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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