Auditor Jobs in District Of Columbia

Job Title: Auditor Job in WASHINGTON, DC Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Washington, DC Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Auditor Agency: Agency For International Development Sub Agency: Office of Inspector General Job Announcement Number: 10-02PG Salary Range: 89,033.00 - 115,742.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0511-13/13 Open Period: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 to Friday, December 31, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. Job Summary: This position is with the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audits, Information Technology and Special Audits Division.  The Information Technology and Special  Audits Division is responsible for auditing USAID programs and operations in headquarters and overseas on information technology and systems.  The audits are conducted under the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.  Major Duties: The incumbent of this position conducts audits of headquarters and mission information technology and systems and programs to determine compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.   The purpose of these audits is to determine whether the programs are being carried out in compliance with laws, regulations, and agreements; are being administered efficiently and economically; and are achieving the desired results or benefits.  The work requires the development of audit programs and procedures necessary to conduct audits; the ability to gather and analyze evidence and to write clear, concise audit reports; and the coordination of audit matters with USAID managers and other U.S. and foreign government officials.  The incumbent will brief Audit Managers on the progress of the audits. The incumbent will identify significant audit areas that require decisions and present recommendations and options on the direction the audit should take.   Assist in the training of other staff.  The auditor is subject to occasional world-wide travel where USAID activities are being implemented.  Qualifications: All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook.  BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  In order to be considered for this position, you must meet the basic requirement described below.   A. Degree - accounting; or a degree in a related field, such as business administration, finance, or public administration, that includes or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting.  The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law.  (The term 'accounting' means 'accounting and/or auditing' in this standard.  Similarly, 'accountant' should be interpreted, generally, as 'accountant and/or auditor.')  OR                 B.  Combination of education and experience - at least four (4) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge.  The applicant's background must also include one of the following:  1.   Twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality.  This can include up to six (6) hours in business law; 2.   A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or 3.  Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24- semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that: (a)  the applicant has successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b)  a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A;  and (c)  except for literal non conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. In addition to meeting the basic qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education in the amounts shown below.GS-13:  1 year equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal government.  Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:  (1) Researches and reviews Federal laws and regulations, procedural manuals  and references and records of Congressional hearings for the purpose of identifying legislative, regulatory, and procedural requirements for conducting performance audits; (2) Performs quality reviews of audit reports, surveys, and special studies conducted by independent accounting firms.How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Professional knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques of auditing required to independently plan and conduct complex audits of Agency information technology operations and programs. Experience auditing, evaluating, or participating in the planning, design, development, and operation of major automated information systems. Experience auditing or evaluating policies, procedures, practices, and controls for key information resources management functions such as investment analysis processes, systems security practices, or project management best practices. Ability to prepare clearly written audit reports, memoranda and other documents and to present audit clients with briefings that are informative and persuasive.Benefits: The USAID/OIG offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Paid holidays, annual and sick leave Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Subsidized transportation (Metro check) Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degree, as applicable Incentives and awards, as appropriate Telecommuting, as appropriate Long Term Care Insurance is offered Flexible Spending Account is offered Thrift Savings Plan (401 K Plan) Other Advantages: We are located in the beautifully designed Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and International Trade Center (ITC), which is within walking distance of the White House, the Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, and much more!  The RRB is easily accessible to the Federal Triangle metro station (blue/orange line), has an on-site fitness center and day care center, a DC Visitor and Information Center, food court, and underground parking garage.How To Apply: Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by closing date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that his/her application is complete.  The personnel office will not be responsible for soliciting additional information from applicants.  Candidates who fail to submit all of the foregoing documents cannot be evaluated for further consideration.   1. Please submit one of the following: A.  Resume OR  OF-612, Optional Applicat

Job Title: Supervisory Auditor Job in WASHINGTON, DC Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Washington, DC Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Supervisory Auditor Agency: Agency For International Development Sub Agency: Office of Inspector General Job Announcement Number: 10-11PG Salary Range: 105,211.00 - 136,771.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0511-14/14 Open Period: Friday, March 05, 2010 to Friday, December 31, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Permanent Duty Locations: few vacancies - Washington DC Metro Area, DC Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities. Job Summary: This position is with the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audits, Information Technology and Special Audits Division.  The Information Technology and Special  Audits Division is responsible for auditing USAID programs and operations in headquarters and overseas on information technology and systems.  The audits are conducted under the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Major Duties: The incumbent of this position performs the duties of a supervisory auditor that entails directing professional staff and monitoring contractors to support and assist the Office of Inspector General  (OIG) in conducting audits primarily on USAID's information technology (IT) resources, systems and programs.  The incumbent may also direct IT related audits over the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the United States African Development Foundation in support of the OIG's oversight authority over those entities.  In general, the purpose of these audits are to: (1) determine whether the IT resources, systems and programs are achieving desired results and benefits; being administered efficiently and economically; and are in compliance with laws, regulations, and leading practices; and (2) identify actions to reduce risk.  Audits are also conducted in support of various laws and regulations such as the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, the Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996, and the Government Management Reform Act of 1994. The incumbent will assist in the development of a segment of the OIG's annual plan; develop audit programs and procedures to conduct audits; guide and direct team members to ensure successful and timely completion of audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and OIG policies; evaluate work performance of subordinates; give advice, counsel and instruction to employees; direct and monitor computer specialist activities such as data extraction services from the Agency's financial systems and the performance of network vulnerability scans; identify developmental training needs of employees; review, write and edit audit reports to ensure they are clear and concise; coordinate priorities; provide subject matter expertise over IT related matter, support EEO programs and merit practices; and exercise the duties and responsibilities of the Audit Director in his or her absence. Occasional travel may be required at locations where USAID activities are being implemented.Qualifications: All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook.  One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled with emphasis on information technology audit or assessment related activities, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  Specialized experience is defined as experience that demonstrated accomplishment of information technology (IT) related audits and assignments that required a wide range of knowledge pertinent to the position to be filled.  This knowledge is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant developed and implemented approaches to assess or audit various facets of computer systems and projects, such as in the areas of system development and implementation, configuration management, and IT security. Specialized experience and knowledge can also be demonstrated by candidates holding professional certifications in the auditing and information technology field that require a work experience and continuing education requirement, such as the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) among others. You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position.  After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.  You will need to be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.You must meet time-in-grade restrictions by the closing date of this announcement.How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Experience and professional knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques to independently plan and conduct complex audits of Agency information technology (IT) resources, systems and programs such as on system security, information security, system design and development, enterprise architecture, IT governance, and contingency planning and testing. Skill and experience in supervising and managing a group of professional and technical personnel in the conduct and support of information technology audits and related activities. Ability to review and prepare clear, concise and persuasive written audit reports, memoranda and other documents. Experience and ability to identify, evaluate and interpret relevant laws, policies, procedures, frameworks and guidance to be applied in developing and conducting information technology audits. Experience in auditing or evaluating system controls using automated techniques such as Computer Assisted Audits Techniques (CAATS), data analysis packages, and security software tools.Benefits: The USAID/OIG offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, annual and sick leave Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Subsidized transportation (Metro check) Incentives and awards, as appropriate Telecommuting, as appropriate Long Term Care Insurance is offered Flexible Spending Account is offered Thrift Savings Plan (401 K Plan) Other Advantages: We are located in the Ronald Reagan Building (RRB) and International Trade Center (ITC), which is within walking distance of the White House, the Capitol, Smithsonian Museums, and much more!  The RRB is easily accessible to the Federal Triangle metro station (blue/orange line), has an on-site fitness center and day care center, a DC Visitor and Information Center, food court, and underground parking garage. The U.S. Agency for International Development is a participant of E-verify.  E-verify provides an automated link to Federal database to help employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their social security numbers.How To Apply: Mail your applications so it will be postmarked by the closing date and received within five (5) working days of that date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by closing date.It is the responsibility o