Auditor

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Location Negotiable After Selection

This position is in the VHA Internal Audit Office (IA) and is a member of an audit team responsible for executing Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) audits for VHA's internal audit program. This position is a key component of VHA's third line of defense, providing internal, independent, and objective assurance for management operations and clinical services.

This announcement will close on 11/02/2026, the first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date in which the initial cut-off number (50 applications) has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Obtains comprehensive information including internal control information about the entity and determines the audit objectives.

Adjust the audit objectives, scope, and methodology as work is being completed. Studies pertinent laws, legislative history, regulations, contracts, and management controls to ascertain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the organization or function. Reviews manner in which the organization or function is conducted and financed; and the nature and extent of management authority and responsibility for the organization or function.

Conducts the audit in accordance with GAGAS and other applicable auditing policies and/or procedures. Evaluate the existing system of internal control to determine the level of system reliability; determine those audit procedures required to attain audit objectives in view of the level of system reliability.

Presents reports orally, but more often, provides findings and recommendations in writing to the management level having the authority and responsibility to act on the audit findings. Identify conditions such as inefficient or uneconomical practices, ineffectual operations, or noncompliance with regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential:
The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule:

M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: :
May be available at management's decision. Telework:
This position may be authorized for telework.

Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual:
This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work:
Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space.

Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#:
Auditor/PD03212A and PD03213A Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not approved.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Note:

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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: .

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

The posted pay range is $89508 – $172980/yr.

This position is eligible for telework.

This position requires a Other security clearance.

Applications close on .

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