Auditor

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for an Auditor, GS-0511-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the implementation of the internal control assessments and compliance activities required by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 and related appendices.
• Performs reviews of the Offices, Boards and Divisions financial management transactions, supporting documentation, practices and procedures.
• Reviewing OMB Circulars and other financial guidance.
• Researches internal control and accounting standards.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• This position requires a SECRET security clearance.

To qualify for the position of Auditor, at GS-0511-13, you must meet the basic qualification requirements (see Education field below) AND specialized experience listed below.

For the GS-13, I have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service reviewing financial statements and inspecting bookkeeping systems for accuracy; identifying financial risks or potential fraud AND documenting formal audit reports that summarize findings and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.

Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 09/29/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 09/29/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Basic Requirements:
1. Degree: 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. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (

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• Combination of education and experience: at least 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:
• 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 which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A;
  
  and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. (
  
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