This position is located in Office of Inspector General (OIG), Audit Services (AS), Higher Education Oversight Team. Audit Services is responsible for all audit, inspection, and other activities relating to improving ED programs and operations. It fulfills this responsibility, in large part, through teams that are aligned to provide oversight of assigned functional areas that include ED operations, elementary and secondary education, and higher education.

Qualifications:

Individual Occupational Requirements for

Performance Auditors 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: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Requirements above, the incumbent must also meet the minimum qualification requirements below:

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-15. One year of experience in federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS- 14 performing the following duties or work assignments: 1. Supervising the planning and execution of performance audits, inspections, evaluations, and/or reviews in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). 2. Producing high-quality written reports with substantive and actionable recommendations, presenting results to internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner, and building productive relationships through collaboration and coordination. 3. Leading staff, including managing performance and developing employees to support organizational goals and mission priorities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and other professional standards applicable to government audits, inspections, evaluations, and other reviews; and demonstrated skill in executing on projects in compliance with these standards. 2. Ability to plan work to be accomplished by employees; set and adjust priorities; prepare work schedules; assign work; evaluate employee performance against established standards; and give advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on work and administrative matters. 3. Ability to write reports that are clear, concise, and convincing, and that require limited editing or revision for organization, content, and compliance with standards; and to effectively communicate results to auditees, OIG senior management, ED officials, and others. 4. Knowledge of ED programs and operations, including applicable laws, regulations, and guidance; and demonstrated skill in identifying challenges in these programs and operations, using available data to assess risks, and prioritizing relevant and impactful work.