Supervisory Auditor

As a Supervisory Auditor under the general guidance of the Regional Inspector General for Auditing (RIGA), you will serve as an audit manager, providing expert technical advice and guidance in the performance and completion of audits for the Pacific Rim Region Audit Office (JA-9).

Location of position:

Office of Audits (JA-9)
1301 Clay Street
Oakland, CA 94612

We are currently filling One vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

Qualifications:

The GS-14 salary range starts at $157,236 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR AUDITORS:  
You must have either A or B:

A. Degree: 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. or

OR

B. Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in 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:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. 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.

GS-14 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the Basic Requirements for Auditors, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as experience directing teams conducting complex audits and/or inspections such as: regional and national operating programs, systems, work processes, internal controls, and quality assurance; and developing strong recommendations.

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. 

Responsibilities:

 The audit manager provides expert technical advice and guidance in the performance and completion of audits.

As a Supervisory Auditor, you will perform the following duties:

• The audit manager provides expert technical advice and guidance in the performance and completion of audits of GSA's programs, operations, and/or contracts.
• Leads audit teams in identifying and assessing audit risks and developing actions to address the risks, as well as follow up on leads of fraud, waste, and abuse when identified.
• Coordinates, directs, and evaluates multiple audits and the progress of these projects, adjusting resources when necessary to ensure they meet established milestone dates.
• Ensures draft and final written audit products are clear, concise, technically correct, and effectively deliver the intended audit message, while conforming to all relevant policies.
• As a supervisor, the audit manager resolves issues when they exist, recognizes superior performance when achieved, and identifies developmental and on-the-job training needs.

Salary : $157,236