Auditor (Performance)

Are you interested in a rewarding and challenging career? This position is located in the SBA OIG Audit Disaster Assistance Programs Group within the Auditing Division. SBA OIG promotes open and honest communication to create a positive work environment.

Qualifications:

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient evidence of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of the position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.To qualify for this position, applicants must meet any basic requirements and specialized experience.Basic Education Requirement:

Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting; OR

Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance 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. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; OR
2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site.

Specialized Experience Statement:

GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, methods, and techniques required to conduct performance audits, inspections, and evaluations;
• Application of auditing and inspection standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (QSIE);
• Participation in the full range of duties to support execution of audits, inspections, and evaluations, including:
  • Audit planning - contributing to the development of the audit plan;
  • Data collection and analysis to support audit findings;
  • Preparing work papers to appropriately document findings and results;
  • Developing all elements of a finding - condition, criteria, cause, and effect;
  • Conducting segments of entrance and exit conferences in a professional manner;
  • Communicating orally by presenting portions of briefings to management on project status or findings and recommendations;
  • Drafting parts of audit or inspection reports that are clear and concise, factually accurate, and appropriate for the targeted audience;
  • Assist the lead auditor in formulating recommendations for corrective actions that result in improved processes, procedures, or controls that increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the audited entity's programs; and
  • Execute assignments within established milestones and deadlines.
• Working as an audit team member, collaborating in a professional manner, resolving conflicts constructively, and displaying a positive work ethic.
• Contributing to the development of audit proposals that are well-researched, risk-based, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the issues or activities to be examined.
• OIG experience preferred.

GS-13: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector:

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, methods, and techniques required to conduct performance audits, inspections, and evaluations;
• Application of auditing and inspection standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation (QSIE);
• Ability to conduct the full range of duties to execute audits, inspections, and evaluations, including:
  • Audit planning - independently researching the audit topic, conducting a risk assessment, and developing audit steps;
  • Data collection and analysis to support audit findings;
  • Preparing work papers to appropriately document findings and results;
  • Developing all elements of a finding - condition, criteria, cause, and effect;
  • Conducting entrance and exit conferences in a professional manner;
  • Communicating orally by presenting briefings to management on project status or findings and recommendations;
  • Drafting audit or inspection reports that are clear and concise, factually accurate, and appropriate for the targeted audience;
  • Formulate recommendations for corrective actions that result in improved processes, procedures, or controls that increase the effectiveness or efficiency of the audited entity's programs; and
  • Execute the engagement within established milestones and deadlines.
• Ability to lead an audit team, providing ongoing constructive feedback to team members, and resolving conflicts in a positive manner.
• Experience in developing audit proposals that are well-researched, risk-based, and demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the issues or activities to be examined.
• OIG experience preferred.

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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled.

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 06/01/2026.

Responsibilities:

As an Auditor, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying new areas for audit and planning new engagements that support the OIG strategic plan as well as detail the benefit of committing resources to performing the work.
• Developing program guides that address the audit objectives and provide a clear path for developing convincing findings and actionable recommendations.
• Exercising technical direction over the collection and analysis of data; and ensuring that evidence collected is sufficient, relevant, and reliable and properly documented and reviewed in the audit work papers.
• Providing effective team leadership including: (1) proactively identifying and resolving problems that could impact project goals; (2) establishing priorities and adjusting schedules to accomplish the work timely; and (3) effectively utilizing resources.
• Drafting audit reports that consolidate and integrate the work of others that provides a logical structure for results presentation, answering all the audit objectives and ensuring that all elements of a finding are supported.
• Demonstrating effective communication by: (1) conducting and participating in conferences with key officials to obtain information and advise them of audit progress; and (2) collaborating both internally and externally to develop honest and productive relationships that contribute to the achievement of OIG goals.

Salary : $76,463