Assistant Inspector General for Audits & Evaluations

Summary This position is part of the US Election Assistance Commission Office of Inspector General. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, conducting, supervising, and/or coordinating independent and objective audits, inspections, and evaluations of EAC programs and operations, contractor activities, and grants to states and nonprofit organizations. The selectee must physically report to the duty station, Washington, DC. This is not a 100% remote position. Learn more about this agency Duties Sets the strategic direction and plans the OIG’s audit and evaluation activities. Oversees the development and maintenance of audit and evaluation policies and procedures, consistent with applicable standards and guidelines. Supervises and participates in the planning and execution of OIG’s audits, evaluations, or other reviews to ensure that they are conducted consistently with applicable standards, policy, procedures, and values. Manages and oversees contractor performance as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for audits and other similar work that may be contracted out by the OIG, to include the pre-award, execution, and post-award phases of the contract. Maintains a close liaison with key senior officials within and outside the EAC, such as management and officials of OMB, GAO, other federal and state agencies, and contractors. Requirements Conditions of employment US Citizenship is required. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation. Direct Deposit of pay is required. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. Qualifications To qualify, applicants must have one-year (52 weeks) of full-time specialized experience. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Assistant Inspector General for Audits & Evaluations. More specifically, specialized experience for this position is defined as: experience supervising or serving as a lead over audit staff, including assigning work, reviewing audit documentation and reports, and ensuring compliance with applicable auditing standards and internal quality control procedures; experience drafting audit reports that present findings, conclusions, and recommendations supported by sufficient, appropriate evidence; and experience briefing management officials on audit results and participating in discussions to resolve findings and recommendations. This position contains a selective placement factor (SPF) that is part of the minimum requirement of the position. If you do not meet the SPF, you are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is: Demonstrates experience leading and managing complex performance audits of federal programs and/or operations in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards/GAGAS/Yellow Book). All applicants must meet the following Basic Education Requirement: Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. (Transcript must be submitted) 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 (certificate must be submitted); or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. (Transcript must be submitted) Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education If qualifying based on EDUCATION, or if this position has a basic education requirement, you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 11/4/24 - Note: PDF Portfolio documents will not be processed or accepted as they appear as a one-page document. Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. The selectee must physically report to the duty station, Washington, DC. This is not a 100% remote position. Stipulations of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct; The needs and interests of the agency; Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: The EAC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.