External - Posting Description

Auditor, Level I - 516580

Organization: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Audits & Evaluations

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Position Mobility: Hybrid

Relocation: Relocation benefits are offered for this position and will be aligned with the federal travel regulations.

Posting Open: 04/30/2024

Posting Close: 06/28/2024 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

For more complete information and instructions to apply, please visit Our Jobs | TVA - OIG and open the vacancy announcement for Auditor, Level I (24-08). Please DO NOT hit the apply now button at the bottom of this job announcement to submit your application for this position. Applications submitted in this manner WILL NOT be accepted. You MUST submit a resume and cover letter to oigcareers@tvaoig.gov to be considered.

The TVA Office of the Inspector General is seeking multiple Auditors to help assess the operations and effectiveness of the Tennessee Valley Authority. TVA is the largest government-owned electric utility in the United States, providing electricity to 10 million people in 7 states. The TVA mission is to serve the people of the Tennessee Valley region by providing reliable, affordable energy, enforcing environmental stewardship, and promoting economic development. TVA OIG supports the TVA mission by assessing TVA programs and processes to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse. The TVA OIG has been named one of the "Best Places to Work" in the federal government by the Partnership for Public Service. Employees are eligible for an at-risk pay component based on organizational performance, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive benefits in addition to their base salary.

The Audit & Evaluations Team is comprised of five groups: Contract Audits, Financial and Operational Audits, Information Technology Audits, Evaluations - Operations, and Evaluations - Projects. The successful candidate will be assigned to one of these teams.

Auditors working at Level I will learn effective techniques, best practices, and processes and procedures for conducting audits, evaluations, and other audit-related reviews. At Level I, Auditors demonstrate the ability to ask effective questions and leverage the knowledge or senior team members to complete assigned portions of an audit. Additional responsibilities include the following:

• Conducting research regarding relevant regulatory and compliance requirements; technical issues related to the federal government, utilities, and TVA; areas of risk within TVA; and utility, government, and business best practices and procedures. Learning TVA operations, programs, policies, products and services; and professional standards applicable to the audit work scope.
• Learning effective methods for collecting and analyzing data and documents.
• Building familiarity with audit work papers requirements and report formats. Practicing writing skills through documentation of meetings and observations, preparation of work papers, and assisting the team lead in drafting the audit report.

Auditor positions are hybrid roles which require some work in our Knoxville office based on project and business needs. Relocation to the Knoxville area is provided. Some travel to other TVA offices and plant locations throughout the 7-state region may be needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Majors in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Statistics, Process Engineering or related fields of study are desirable.
• An internship in a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Exposure to Excel or similar tools, and an understanding of how to use the tool to analyze, summarize, and draw conclusions from a set of data.
• US citizenship is required, and candidates must pass a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening.

How to Apply:

Email your resume and cover letter to . Include the Position ID (24-08) in the subject line of your email. Also, please note the source where you viewed this job posting. For more information about TVA OIG, please see our Web site at . For more information about TVA, please see their Web site at .

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

1. Upload documents in Step 8 of the application process.
2. Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email .