Auditor

Responsibilities

• Implement policies and procedures governing financial reviews, operational analysis, and compliance activities across assigned programs.
• Coordinate and collaborate with Federal, State, and other governmental entities to ensure alignment with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on financial policies and procedures required under the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, Egg Products Inspection Act, and FSIS agreements.
• Perform onsite and virtual evaluations of State financial operations, systems, and practices to assess compliance with Federal and FSIS requirements.
• Review and analyze administrative and program expenditures, test standards and measurements, and recommend corrective or improvement actions.
• Evaluate State‑submitted indirect cost proposals, recommend appropriate rates, negotiate Federal‑wide indirect cost rates, and maintain USDA’s repository of approved rates.
• Review State operations to verify implementation of corrective actions and ensure previously identified exceptions are resolved and non‑recurring.
• Perform desk reviews of grant‑related financial documentation, including final financial reports, to ensure compliance with grant terms and Federal requirements.
• Develop clear, organized, and well‑documented work papers that reference supporting documentation and facilitate effective review and audit processes.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as required to support financial oversight and program compliance.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one‑year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit:
  Per Public Law 104‑134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF‑306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.

• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education.

• Led financial reviews, operational analyses, and compliance assessments for federally funded programs, ensuring adherence to policies, OMB cost principles, and statutory requirements under the FMIA, PPIA, and EPIA.
• Coordinated with Federal and State partners to interpret regulatory requirements, align financial practices, and resolve complex compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Conducted onsite and virtual evaluations of State financial systems, internal controls, and cost‑allocation practices to assess compliance with Federal requirements, issuing findings and recommending corrective actions.
• Reviewed and analyzed administrative and program expenditures, indirect cost proposals, and supporting documentation.
• Performed desk reviews of grant financial reports and documentation to verify compliance with grant terms, cost principles, and audit requirements, ensuring deficiencies were corrected and non‑recurring.
• Developed clear, well‑organized, and fully cross‑referenced audit work papers supporting conclusions, facilitating internal review, and strengthening audit defensibility.

• Bachelor’s or higher in accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. (You must submit a copy of your transcripts for verification.)
• OR at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college‑level education, and…