Summary Location of position: Real Property Audit Office (JA-R) 1800 F Street NW Washington, DC 20405 We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. This is NOT a remote position. Regularly scheduled telework is available; however, you must also report to the office location listed in the announcement at least three days per biweekly pay period. Responsibilities The Office of Audits (JA) has a goal of improving GSA, while simultaneously protecting the integrity of its operations. This office accomplishes its mission by identifying and reporting on the challenges facing GSA management. JA conducts programmatic performance audits of GSA's operations and activities, implementation reviews, and/or contract audits. The Office of Audits also oversees financial statement audits and compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). Some of the responsibilities of this performance auditor position include the following duties: Serves on teams conducting performance audits of GSA programs and operations in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS). Assists in developing audit scope and criteria through review of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. Collects and compiles audit evidence from interviews, inquiries, and record reviews and data analyses. Applies established criteria to collected audit evidence to determine whether the evidence is an indication of potential audit findings. Assists in the preparation of detailed audit work papers and reports to document the audit findings, such as audit objectives and related conclusions, deficiencies, and recommendations for corrective action. Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 3 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA OIG employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security's e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position. Signed participant agreement is required for employment Program. Qualifications The GS-7 salary range starts at $55,924 per year. The GS-9 salary range starts at $68,405 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 PERFORMANCE AUDITORS: You must have either A or B: A. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. Or B. 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 (proof of certificate must be submitted with application); or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. (Supporting documentation must be summited with application) This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcript(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcements to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-7 LEVEL: In addition to the Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors listed above, to qualify at the GS-7 level you must possess at least one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience obtaining, verifying and summarizing auditing documentation; applying professional auditing principles, practices and skills; and obtaining and evaluating information, ensuring accuracy and reliability. OR Have completed at least one full year of graduate level education (18 semester hours or the equivalent) in auditing, or in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting. OR Have completed all the requirements for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university PLUS demonstrated Superior Academic Achievement as defined below. OR A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) at the baccalaureate level is fully qualifying at the GS-7 level. To claim SAA, submit documentation of one of the following: 1. Class standing -- You must be in the upper third of your graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. 2. Grade-point average (rounded to one decimal point) of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of your curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in your major field or the required courses in your major field completed during your final 2 years of the curriculum. 3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-9 LEVEL: In addition to the Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors listed above, to qualify at the GS-9 level you must possess at least one of the following: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level or higher in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position is experience assisting in the conduct of performance audits; assisting in the evaluation of policies, procedures, or internal controls to assess program performance; and evaluating compliance with laws and regulations. OR A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree OR have completed two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR A combination of graduate level education and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements of this position. Education Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Additional Information Bargaining Unit Status: Not Eligible If you are selected at a grade lower than the full performance level, you may be promoted up to that grade level without having to re-apply or compete against other applicants. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.