Auditor
What you'd do
This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). OCFO provides staff leadership and administrators financial, budge, and performance management programs necessary to support FSIS programs and administrative activities. It also develops and implements financial/accounting/budget and performance improvement policies and procedures for FSIS. OCFO has responsibility for all FSIS financial management, strategic planning, and budget and performance improvement activities.
Major duties
Implement policies and procedures governing financial reviews, operational analysis, and compliance activities across assigned programs. Coordinate and collaborate with Federal, State, and other governmental entities to ensure alignment with financial policies and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance on financial policies and procedures required under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, Egg Products Inspection Act, and FSIS agreements. Perform onsite and virtual evaluations of State financial operations, systems, and practices to assess compliance with Federal and FSIS requirements. Review and analyze administrative and program expenditures, test standards and measurements, and recommend corrective or improvement actions. Evaluate State-submitted indirect cost proposals, recommend appropriate rates, negotiate Federal-wide indirect cost rates, and maintain USDA’s repository of approved rates. Review State operations to verify implementation of corrective actions and ensure previously identified exceptions are resolved and non-recurring. Perform desk reviews of grant-related financial documentation, including final financial reports, to ensure compliance with grant terms and Federal requirements. Develop clear, organized, and well-documented work papers that reference supporting documentation and facilitate effective review and audit processes. Carry out additional responsibilities as required to support financial oversight and program compliance.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing duties which included: Led financial reviews, operational analyses, and compliance assessments for federally funded programs, ensuring adherence to policies, OMB cost principles, and statutory requirements under the FMIA, PPIA, and EPIA. Coordinated with Federal and State partners to interpret regulatory requirements, align financial practices, and resolve complex compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions. Conducted onsite and virtual evaluations of State financial systems, internal controls, and cost-allocation practices to assess compliance with Federal requirements, issuing findings and recommending corrective actions. Reviewed and analyzed administrative and program expenditures, indirect cost proposals, and supporting documentation. Performed desk reviews of grant financial reports and documentation to verify compliance with grant terms, cost principles, and audit requirements, ensuring deficiencies were corrected and non-recurring. Developed clear, well-organized, and fully cross-referenced audit work papers supporting conclusions, facilitating internal review, and strengthening audit defensibility. Education cannot be substituted for experience to qualify for the GS-13 grade level. To learn more on how to qualify for this position, Click Here 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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