Financial Program Manager
What you'd do
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office within the Department of Agriculture whose mission is to ensure economy, efficiency, and integrity in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and operations through the successful execution of audits, investigations, and reviews.
Major duties
Fosters a workplace environment that is open to change and readily adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Understands and keeps up-to-date on professional standards, laws, regulations, industry trends, and policies that impact the work. Facilitates collaboration and teamwork and promotes open and honest exchange of information. Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Makes clear convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Prepares, justifies, and administers program funds. Monitors expenditures and uses cost benefit thinking to set priorities. Demonstrates an understanding of the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.
What you need to qualify
Specialized Experience for GS-14: One full-time year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service that demonstrates that the applicant has the extensive knowledge of: planning, conducting and reporting on complex audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), and all other applicable guidance; gathering, analyzing and summarizing data and audit results; writing draft and final audit reports; and identifying, evaluating and recommending changes. Time in grade: Applicants must have served at the next lower grade, GS-13 for 52 weeks to be eligible for this position. 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
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