Auditor; Auditor

Auditor 2 ($80,400 - $127,900)

The selected candidate will perform the following job duties:

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and conducting internal audits and subcontract audits and consulting services in support of the Laboratory's independent internal audit organization;
• Help the Laboratory accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes;
• Evaluate the design and operation of controls against contract requirements, policies, procedures, Department of Energy (DOE) orders and directives, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), DOE Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other criteria;
• Obtain data, perform analyses, document conclusions and supporting documentation in electronic work papers;
• Assist with developing formal written reports to communicate audit results to management; and
• Support the internal audit organization's quality assurance and improvement program by participating in project quality reviews, periodic self-assessments, and other projects.

You will need to have demonstrated experience participating in the planning and performance of audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).

For this role you will need an understanding of the GIAS promulgated by the IIA.

To succeed in this role you must have experience as part of an audit team evaluating and testing internal controls design and operating effectiveness.

You will need to have experience documenting the results of internal audit transaction and controls testing in the audit work papers.

For this role you will need to have experience executing audit projects within budgeted hours and assigned due dates.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, or other related field and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Experience performing internal audits in a government or government contractor setting.

Experience working with audit clients on proposed corrective actions and follow up with clients on completed actions.

Experience evaluating a wide-range of issues and select appropriate methods and techniques for obtaining plausible solutions.

Experience utilizing internal audit software tools as well as automated and manual accounting systems, and experience implementing data mining, data analytics, or continuous monitoring using automated tools in the audit process.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5%…