Auditor.

Duties

• Implement policies and procedures governing financial reviews, operational analysis, and compliance activities across assigned programs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Federal, State, and other governmental entities to ensure alignment with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on financial policies and procedures required under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, Egg Products Inspection Act, and FSIS agreements.
• Perform onsite and virtual evaluations of State financial operations, systems, and practices to assess compliance with Federal and FSIS requirements.
• Review and analyze administrative and program expenditures, test standards and measurements, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
• Evaluate State-submitted indirect cost proposals, recommend appropriate rates, negotiate Federal-wide indirect cost rates, and maintain USDA’s repository of approved rates.
• Review State operations to verify implementation of corrective actions and ensure previously identified exceptions are resolved and non-recurring.
• Perform desk reviews of grant-related financial documentation, including final financial reports, to ensure compliance with grant terms and Federal requirements.
• Develop clear, organized, and well-documented work papers that reference supporting documentation and facilitate effective review and audit processes.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as required to support financial oversight and program compliance.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
  
  

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing duties which included:

• Led financial reviews, operational analyses, and compliance assessments for federally funded programs, ensuring adherence to policies, OMB cost principles, and statutory requirements under the FMIA, PPIA, and EPIA.
• Coordinated with Federal and State partners to interpret regulatory requirements, align financial practices, and resolve complex compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conducted onsite and virtual evaluations of State financial systems, internal controls, and cost-allocation practices to assess compliance with Federal requirements, issuing findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Reviewed and analyzed administrative and program expenditures, indirect cost proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Performed desk reviews of grant financial reports and documentation to verify compliance with grant terms, cost principles, and audit requirements, ensuring deficiencies were corrected and non-recurring.
• Developed clear, well-organized, and fully cross-referenced audit work papers supporting conclusions, facilitating internal review, and strengthening audit defensibility.
  
  

Education cannot be substituted for experience to qualify for the GS-13 grade level.

To learn more on how to qualify 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 experience.

Education

Degree: Bachelor's or higher in accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.)

OR

Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

• Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
• A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
  
  

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the

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.

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.

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.