What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auditor (Auditor 2) position at Los Alamos National Laboratory?
What You Will Do
The Ethics and Audit Division is seeking an experienced auditor to join our Internal Audit team.
Auditor 2 ($78,700 - $125,100)
The selected candidate will perform the following job duties:
Minimum Job Requirements:
Audit Experience
You will need to have demonstrated experience participating in the planning and performance of audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
Knowledge of Standards
For this role you will need an understanding of the GIAS promulgated by the IIA.
Internal Control Design
To succeed in this role you must have experience as part of an audit team evaluating and testing internal controls design and operating effectiveness.
Documentation
You will need to have experience documenting the results of internal audit transaction and controls testing in the audit work papers.
Project Management
For this role you will need to have experience executing audit projects within budgeted hours and assigned due dates.
Education/Experience: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or other related field and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Government Experience
Experience performing internal audits in a government or government contractor setting.
Corrective Actions
Experience working with audit clients on proposed corrective actions and follow up with clients on completed actions.
Problem Solving
Experience evaluating a wide-range of issues and select appropriate methods and techniques for obtaining plausible solutions.
Software
Experience utilizing internal audit software tools as well as automated and manual accounting systems, and experience implementing data mining, data analytics, or continuous monitoring using automated tools in the audit process.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration you must attach a detailed cover letter that addresses how you meet the requirements of this position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
The Ethics and Audit Division is seeking an experienced auditor to join our Internal Audit team.
Auditor 2 ($78,700 - $125,100)
The selected candidate will perform the following job duties:
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and conducting internal audits and subcontract audits and consulting services in support of the Laboratory's independent internal audit organization;
- Help the Laboratory accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes;
- Evaluate the design and operation of controls against contract requirements, policies, procedures, Department of Energy (DOE) orders and directives, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other criteria;
- Obtain data, perform analyses, document conclusions and supporting documentation in electronic work papers;
- Assist with developing formal written reports to communicate audit results to management; and
- Support the internal audit organization's quality assurance and improvement program by participating in project quality reviews, periodic self-assessments, and other projects.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Audit Experience
You will need to have demonstrated experience participating in the planning and performance of audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
Knowledge of Standards
For this role you will need an understanding of the GIAS promulgated by the IIA.
Internal Control Design
To succeed in this role you must have experience as part of an audit team evaluating and testing internal controls design and operating effectiveness.
Documentation
You will need to have experience documenting the results of internal audit transaction and controls testing in the audit work papers.
Project Management
For this role you will need to have experience executing audit projects within budgeted hours and assigned due dates.
Education/Experience: This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or other related field and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Desired Qualifications:
Government Experience
Experience performing internal audits in a government or government contractor setting.
Corrective Actions
Experience working with audit clients on proposed corrective actions and follow up with clients on completed actions.
Problem Solving
Experience evaluating a wide-range of issues and select appropriate methods and techniques for obtaining plausible solutions.
Software
Experience utilizing internal audit software tools as well as automated and manual accounting systems, and experience implementing data mining, data analytics, or continuous monitoring using automated tools in the audit process.
Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.
Note to Applicants:
For full consideration you must attach a detailed cover letter that addresses how you meet the requirements of this position.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Where You Will Work
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
- Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
Salary : $78,700 - $125,100