Supervisory Auditor (Regional Audit Manager)

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position.

To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: Degree: accounting or a related field (such as business administration, finance, or public administration) that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting (may include up to 6 hours of business law).

OR Combination of education and experience: 4 years of accounting experience or a combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 or equivalent level.

Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: managing teams of auditors conducting financial and/or performance audits. Reviews audit reports and supporting documentation for technical accuracy, sufficiency, and compliance with applicable audit standards and policies. Provides technical guidance on audit planning, execution, findings, and reporting.

Conducts quality assurance reviews and takes action to address identified deficiencies or improve compliance with audit Definition of Well Qualified - Experience leading multiple audit teams or audit offices conducting complex, high-risk, sensitive, or high-impact financial and/or performance audits.

Exercises expert judgment in reviewing and approving audit reports, working papers, and conclusions for technical competency, sufficiency of evidence, consistency, and compliance with applicable audit standards and policies. Provides authoritative leadership in the development, interpretation, and implementation of audit policy; resolves complex technical issues; and advises senior leaders on significant audit risks and findings.

Leads comprehensive quality assurance reviews, identifies systemic trends and root causes, and implements sustainable improvements to strengthen audit quality, consistency, timeliness, and staff compliance across an organization. policies and procedures.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Lead and oversee audit operations for assigned Field Audit Offices (FAOs) to ensure accomplishment of the audit program plan, adherence to agency policy, and support to strategic objectives.,Develop and manage risk-based audit plans by establishing long-range strategies, coordinating annual audit program requirements, monitoring program status, and adjusting plans to address changing priorities or emerging risks.,Ensure audit quality and compliance by reviewing audit programs, working papers, and reports for timeliness, adequate documentation, and compliance with GAGAS and DCAA audit requirements.,Manage personnel and workforce development by directing subordinate managers, providing performance feedback, completing appraisals, addressing personnel issues, and ensuring training and career-development activities support mission needs.,Oversee financial and administrative management by assessing operating budgets, internal controls, reimbursable billing, records management, security safeguards, and prudent use of organizational resources.