Audit Manager

This position is in the Office of Audits (AUD) which is part of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). AUD has the responsibility for planning, conducting, supervising, and coordinating audits and evaluations of key programs located domestically and overseas. Projects can be performed to determine compliance with applicable laws or economy and efficiency and/or achievement of programs.

Qualifications:

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

Time-In-Grade Requirements:

Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

NOTE:

Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.

Time-in-grade documentation:

If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the 1-year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements, such as your step increase SF-50. (Examples of appropriate SF-50s include: Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). All applicants MUST meet all of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience in researching, planning, conducting, reporting, supervising, and coordinating performance audits. Experience in analysis of complex programs and operations to develop audit findings and recommendations for changes or improvements. Experience in writing complex performance audit report and presenting results to senior officials. Experience in providing leadership, guidance, and feedback to assigned staff or team members that contribute to the successful completion of performance audit projects.

Education Requirements:

This position has a positive education requirement, as described below: Basic Requirements for

Performance Auditors:

Bachelor's Degree or higher degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting. (OIG will also consider degrees in: economics, public policy, international relations, international affairs or political science) 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

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of the transcript(s) and appropriate certification/documentation at the time of application to receive credit for this option ; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial coursework in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

NOTE:

You must submit a copy of the transcript(s) that reflects the substantial course work and reflects the semester hours to receive credit for this option. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you WILL lose consideration for this position.