Supervisory Auditor (Performance)- Temporary Detail Position NTE 120 days
What you'd do
The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. This is temporary detail position, not to exceed 120 days and may be extended at management discretion.
Major duties
This announcement will be used to fill a temporary GS-511-15 Acting Regional Audit Manager (RAM) position in the Audit Division, Atlanta Regional Audit Office. The selected employee will: Serve as a technical expert for a wide variety of performance and program audits that are broad in scope, of national significance, and cover both the geographic area of the regional office and the nation as a whole. For example, reviews or directs audits that require an integrated analysis of intricate and complex program operations, accounting systems, business activities, and financing over a broad range of industries, occupations, and specialized entities. Develop individual audit programs and plans for organizations inside and outside the department or agency, including functional responsibilities, specific project assignments, audit objectives and requirements, references, formats for data display and reports, and special instructions covering contingencies. Provides opinions on the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Follows-up on audit resolution and corrective actions. Develops and presents findings that are critical for annual and long-range planning of department or agency functions and influence agency polices and legislative proposals. Perform the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. For staff members, establishes guidelines and performance expectations, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system. Observes workers' performance and demonstrates and conducts work performance critiques. Provides informal feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Develops work improvement plans, recommending personnel actions, as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to workers related to work and administrative matters. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Reviews and approves or disapproves leave requests. Assures that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of the safety regulations. Further the goals of equal employment opportunity by adhering to nondiscriminatory employment practices in regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or handicap. Specifically, the incumbent initiates nondiscriminatory practices for the area under his/her supervision in the following: (1) merit promotion of employees and recruitment and hiring of applicants; (2) fair treatment of all employees; (3) encouragement and recognition of employee achievements; (4) career development of employees; and (5) full utilization of their skills. Advise the Assistant Inspector General for Audit in the development of program goals, policies, procedures, and standards. Serves as a technical expert, recommends and develops strategic approaches for implementing audit programs or policies in response to emerging or changing issues with nationwide or program-wide impact, such as serving as a national authority in the analysis of legislation and how it will impact major programs or missions and the well-being of substantial numbers of people. Present audit findings to stakeholders and, using fact-based arguments, persuades persons or groups when there was disagreement on the merits of recommended actions. Communicates OIG strategic and organizational goals, translating these goals into specific functional areas of responsibility, and inspires staff to engage in meeting these goals. Represents the OIG and/or the Department at conferences and meetings with other federal agencies, private industry, and professional accounting and audit organizations. Identify and assess risk within programs, functional units, and organizations and conceptualizes well-researched, actionable audit proposals that address high-risk or critical matters expected to benefit from independent oversight. Implement ways to improve production or increase the quality of audit work and conceptualizing innovation to improve organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, or a field identified below in the "Additional related and accepted degree" list. OR A 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. AND Specialized Experience To qualify at the GS-15 level, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience at least equivalent to a GS-14 position that is in or directly related to planning and conducting technically complex and comprehensive performance audits and reviews. Specialized experience at this level includes: Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and application of generally accepted government auditing standards as prescribed by the Government Accountability Office, generally accepted accounting principles, and Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government. Experience in leading complex, multi-location (organization-wide) audits, evaluations, assessments, and/or reviews at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization. This work includes clarifying project goals, obtaining stakeholder buy-in, setting and tracking key milestones, managing project risks, recommending appropriate project team members, reporting as appropriate to keep stakeholders involved, and meeting project completion milestones. (Your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) Producing high-quality finished products and reports; preparing and presenting thorough briefings to high-level officials. Identifying and assessing risk within programs, functional units, and organizations and conceptualizing well-researched, actionable audit proposals that address high-risk or critical matters expected to benefit from independent oversight. Additional Related and Accepted Degrees: *Business Related, including but not limited to: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, etc. *Government Related, including but not limited to: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations; National/Homeland Security; Forensics; Government/History; Intelligence Analysis; Law/Legal Studies; Political Science; Public Management; Public Policy; Security Policy, etc. *Technically Related, including but not limited to: Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), Supply Chain Management, etc. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade level (or equivalent). All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
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