Supervisory Auditor Office of Audits & Inspections

This is an excepted service GS-15 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-15 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-15 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-13 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility. FREE RESPONSE ESSAY QUESTIONS All applicants must answer the following four short, free response essay questions. The responses cannot exceed 200 words per question. By submitting your responses to the following questions, you certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you and explain how you would help implement them if hired. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Mastery-level professional knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation to conduct financial, compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits and evaluations by applying rules and criteria when examining management reports, management controls, policies and practices that affect or reflect the operating results of an activity, which may include procedures related to detecting fraud, waste and abuse. Mastery-level management skills, including the ability to direct taskings, assess and manage performance, collaborate on goal setting, and support personal and professional development at all levels of personnel, up to GS-14. Experience and mastered ability at the expert level to apply critical thinking and analytical abilities. Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information and applies reason to draw conclusions and develop recommendations based on qualitative and quantitative data. Mastery-level ability to present information in a succinct and organized manner in memoranda, reports, or other written documents, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Mastery-level knowledge of and ability to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in one or more of the following areas: Federal contracting practices, government budgeting and finance, information technology and assurance, and/or the IC's structure, components, and missions. Superior interpersonal skills including the ability to interview, negotiate, and brief senior officials; superior ability to lead multi-agency audit teams in the development of audit plans, conduct highly complex audit projects, and write reports to substantiate findings. Master-level ability to lead by example and work well with others in a team or group setting with the knowledge of methods and tools for scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring work and performance. Develops networks and builds alliances, building strategic relationships. Demonstrates interpersonal skills to negotiate, coordinate, and collaborate on complex issues and areas of concern that transcend individual Government agencies. Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations. Exemplify and demonstrate knowledge of the mission, organization, and functions of the IC OIG, ODNI, and Intelligence Community. Mandatory Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in accounting or a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration. Combination of Education and Experience: At least 8 years of experience in Auditing or a related field such as accounting, inspections, or evaluations and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field. Supervisory experience. Desired Requirements: Certifications/licenses: Certified Public Accounting (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), COTR Levels I, II, III, or other applicable professional license or certification.