Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day accomplishment of assigned audit tasks required in evaluating performance and financial activities of the U.S. House of Representatives (House). All work is performed in compliance with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Policies and Procedures Manual and appropriate professional standards. All duties are performed in the highest ethical manner, while exhibiting the OIG Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation.
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Duties
Job Summary:
Responsible for the day-to-day accomplishment of assigned audit tasks required in evaluating performance and financial activities of the U.S. House of Representatives (House). All work is performed in compliance with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Policies and Procedures Manual and appropriate professional standards. All duties are performed in the highest ethical manner, while exhibiting the OIG Core Values of Integrity, Excellence, and Innovation.
Major Duties for HS-10:
- Plan and perform audit tasks related to House administrative and financial operations to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and House administrative processes, the economy and efficiency of operations, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Use tools such as ACL, Visio, and Excel.
- Perform assigned audit tasks, including collecting and analyzing relevant audit documents/data, and performing moderately complex analysis to identify potential audit issues, causes, and solutions.
- Assess the risk and significance to House operations of issues identified from assigned audit steps.
- Conduct meetings and interviews.
- Produce work products to include audit work papers.
- Brief team leaders and supervisors on work performed, audit issues identified, and any unexpected delays or problems.
- Stay apprised of current audit techniques, issues, and trends in administrative and financial operations.
- Identify potential audit areas for the Performance, Financial Audits & Investigations (PFI) Division as part of the annual audit planning process and write corresponding fact sheets.
- Contribute to improving the PFI Division and the OIG office by suggesting new or improved processes, techniques, and tools as well as sharing knowledge and providing assistance.
Major Duties for HS-11:
- Independently plan and perform audit objectives related to House administrative and financial operations to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and House administrative processes, the economy and efficiency of operations, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Independently use tools such as ACL, Visio, and Excel; analyze the data produced and translate that data into validated audit issues.
- Independently perform assigned audit tasks, including collecting and analyzing relevant audit documents/data, and performing complex analysis to identify potential audit issues, causes, and solutions.
- Assess the risk and significance to House operations of issues identified from assigned audit objectives.
- Conduct meetings, interviews, and briefings.
- Produce work products to include audit work papers and briefing documents.
- Brief team lead and supervisors on work performed, audit issues identified, and any unexpected delays or problems.
- Stay apprised of current audit techniques, issues, and trends in administrative and financial operations. Is a subject matter expert for the Performance, Financial Audits & Investigations (PFI) Division in at least one administrative or financial area.
- Identify potential audit topics for the PFI Division as part of the annual audit planning process and write corresponding fact sheets.
- Contribute to improving the PFI Division and the OIG office through efforts such as identifying and implementing new or improved processes, techniques, and tools as well as sharing knowledge and providing assistance.
Other Duties for HS-10 and HS-11:
- Propose personal training and development plans.
- Provide assistance to contractors as assigned.
- Participate in special projects and other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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Qualifications
Requirements
Education:
- Undergraduate degree and 24 semester hours in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law) required.
- Applicable graduate degree or professional certification is preferred for HS-10 and required for HS-11. Qualifying certifications include: CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, PMP, LSS, and CGFM.
Experience:
- HS-10: Experience and knowledge of performance and financial audits and knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
- HS-11: Extensive experience and knowledge of performance and financial audits and knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of GAO Government Auditing Standards.
- Knowledge of risk assessment concepts.
- Knowledge and understanding of work management concepts.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, as needed, and switch job priorities.
- Communicate complex ideas/facts clearly in a well-organized manner and actively listen.
- Examine situations using facts; draw unbiased conclusions.
- Ability to display understanding, courtesy, respect, and tact in various interactions; establish and maintain positive working relationships, contribute to organizational effectiveness, and implement conflict management.
- Collaborate with others, facilitate achievement of goals, and share information and provide assistance in team efforts.
- Apply skills, methods, and tools; gather and analyze data.
- Execute processes/procedures required by the OIG Policies and Procedures Manuals.
- Demonstrate initiative when opportunities are made available.
- Influence others to maximize efforts towards achievement of a goal.
Additional Requirements:
- Pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting.
- Pre-employment drug test.
- Must reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or meet House employment eligibility requirements.
Work Environment and Location:
This position is based in Washington, DC. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Telework may be available at the discretion of the Inspector General. Overnight travel is rare.
Veteran’s Preference Applicants:
Veterans’ Preference is applied in accordance with the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). See application instructions for details.
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Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.
Required Documents
Resume
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by following the instructions in this link.
Agency contact information
Office of Inspector General of the US House of Representatives
Phone
(202) 226-1250
Address
Office of the Inspector General of the US House of Representatives
441 2nd St
Washington, DC 20515
Next steps
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Overview
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
NoMust reside in or relocate to the Washington, D.C. area. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Salary
$122,345 - $150,123 per year
Pay scale & grade
HS 10 - 11
Promotion potential
12
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required - Occasional travel - Overnight travel is rare; generally, only in conjunction with attending out-of-town training or conferences.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
- 0511 Auditing
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
req5580
Control number
882609200