Auditor (Performance), GS-0511-07/09 (DE) Open Continuous

Office of Inspector General

Philadelphia, PA

JobSummary

This position is with the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Audit Services component. Audit Services is responsible for all audit, inspection, and other activities relating to improving ED programs and operations. It fulfills this responsibility, in large part, through teams that are aligned to provide oversight of assigned functional areas that include ED operations, elementary and secondary education, and higher education.

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OrganizationCodes

ED/EDEF

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False

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AgencyMarketingStatement

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) promotes the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of ED programs and operations by conducting independent audits, investigations, and other activities. The OIG focuses on protecting the integrity of ED and works to prevent and detect fraud and abuse. The OIG's work contributes to strengthening federal education programs.

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MajorDuties

This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future vacancies until 12/31/2026, or if management decides to close the announcement early. Fraud doesn't stop, and neither do we. We're ED OIG, an independent oversight office within ED charged with identifying and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, and ensuring accountability and effectiveness in ED programs. If you want to help fight fraud and make a difference for America's students, schools, and taxpayers, we may have the career for you! We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for rapid and substantial salary increases and career growth, great benefits, employee recognition programs, and more. Often referred to as America's watchdogs, it's the OIG's job to help ensure that hard-earned tax dollars that fund ED programs and operations are used as intended by law, achieve the desired results, and reach the intended recipients. OIG conducts audits and reviews of issues involving Federal student aid, K–12 schools, charter schools, special education, career and technical education, adult education, and more. When our work identifies problems, we propose solutions. Our work has resulted in improvements to ED programs and changes to some of the most important Federal education laws in our country. OIG also conducts criminal and civil investigations into suspected fraudulent activities by schools, colleges, universities, contractors, subcontractors, school officials—any entity or individual that participates in ED programs or receives ED funding. Our work has unraveled multimillion-dollar fraud schemes by people placed in positions of trust to educate our children. We're also on the cutting edge of cybersecurity, using the latest technology and techniques to discover and defeat current and emerging threats from cyber and economic crime. We tackle new and emerging issues head-on, continually work to improve our techniques and capabilities, and consistently expand our expertise by training and developing staff. This dedication has enabled OIG to become a leader in the Federal government in the areas of audits, investigations, and fighting cybercrime. Whether you're just entering the workforce or are a seasoned professional, if you're looking for a career rather than just a job, and interested in shaping the next generation of Americans tackling tomorrow's challenges, consider joining our team. Audit Services is responsible for all audit, inspection, and other activities to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, and prevent and detect fraud and abuse, in ED programs and operations. This position would be with one of the following Audit Services teams: Internal Operations Oversight Team. Based in Washington, DC, this team conducts audit-related work focused on ED-wide operations and program management, including high-profile work related to contracts and grant programs, requests by Congress, OIG Hotline complaints, and statutorily-required assignments. It provides the means for OIG to build and maintain program and technical expertise in a multitude of areas across ED. Elementary and Secondary Education Oversight Team. Based in various offices throughout the country, this team conducts audit-related work focused on Federal elementary and secondary education programs, as well as special education and rehabilitative services programs. It provides the means for OIG to build and maintain program or technical expertise in these areas. Higher Education Oversight Team. Based in various offices throughout the country, this team conducts audit-related work focused on Federal higher education programs, including the Federal student aid programs, as well as career and technical education programs. It provides the means for OIG to build and maintain program or technical expertise in these areas. As a Performance Auditor at the GS-7 level in an entry-level capacity, the incumbent will participate in the planning and design of Audit Services projects; completion of evaluation, research, and data analysis activities, and in assessments of data quality and reliability, risk, and internal control design and implementation; and preparation of written work products, including interview writeups, document reviews, spreadsheets, summaries, and exhibits. As a Performance Auditor at the GS-9 level in a developmental capacity, the incumbent will assist in the planning and design of Audit Services projects and contribute to the completion of related activities; assist in the completion of evaluation, research, and data analysis activities, and in assessments of data quality and reliability, risk, and internal control design and implementation; and participate in the preparation of written work products, including interview writeups, document reviews, spreadsheets, summaries, and exhibits, and in the development of conclusions and preparation of reporting elements in relation to the project's objectives.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement. Please see Basic Requirements above.

Requirements

Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or 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 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 probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.

Evaluations

We use a multi-step process to review and evaluate applicants: To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and vacancy questions, this position requires an online assessment. Eligibility and Minimum Qualifications Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will review your submitted resume and documents to determine if you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, including any required education, experience, and/or selective placement factors. You will be rated as ineligible if you are outside of the area of consideration (i.e., who may apply) or your application is missing any required documents. You will be rated as not qualified if you do not possess the minimum qualification requirements. If you are found to meet both the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements, you application will be referred to a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Resume Review Panel. SME Resume Review Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine whether you meet the required specialized experience and will assess the quality of your experience and the extent to which you possess the required KSAs by comparing your submitted resume and documents against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. (The vacancy questionnaire is the list of questions in the automated system that you will have an opportunity to answer once you apply for the position). Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the vacancy questionnaire, and the result of the Monster Competency Based Assessment(s) required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communications, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management Based on the outcome of this evaluation candidates will be assigned a numerical score out of a possible 100 and be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. The three categories are defined below: Best-Qualified Category – Demonstrates better overall or key knowledge, skills, or abilities for a specific position. Well-Qualified Category – Possesses the KSAs which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position but does not necessarily meet the definition of best qualified. Qualified Category – Meets the minimum qualification standards for a specific position. If your responses to the evaluation or vacancy questionnaire are not substantiated, you may be removed from further consideration or your application may be deemed incomplete. Referral and Selection: If you are found to be amongst the most highly qualified applicants, you will be referred to the selecting official. As part of the assessment and selection process, the selecting official may invite you to participate in a structured interview, check your references, and/or request that you submit a writing sample or complete a written assessment or exercise to further evaluate your qualifications for this position. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

HowToApply

Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. Step 2: Create a resume using the USAJOBS resume builder. Ensure that your resume demonstrates your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position. Step 3: Upload any required documents into your USAJOBS account (must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX)). Step 4: Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire and attach any required documents. Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the agency's hiring system. You will have the opportunity to upload any additional required documents in the agency's hiring system. Click “Finish” to submit your application. NOTE: You may update your application or required documents at any time while the announcement is open by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking on "Application Status," clicking on the position title, clicking "Update Application,” and following the prompts. In order to receive consideration for this position, you must submit your complete application, including all required documents, by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the vacancy announcement has an application limit, we recommend that you submit your complete application at the time of initial application. We will not accept any required documentation after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If you have any questions regarding submitting your application, please contact the HR Specialist listed under the Agency Contact Information.

WhatToExpectNext

As an applicant, you may check your application status through your USAJOBS account at any time. We will also notify you via email of your application status at three key stages in the recruitment process. 1. Once the vacancy announcement closes, we will inform you that your application has been received. 2. After we review your submitted resume and supporting documentation, we will inform you if you are eligible and qualified, if your application was referred to a subject matter expert or panel of subject matter experts for further evaluation, and if you were amongst the most highly qualified candidates referred to the selecting official. 3. Finally, we will inform you of your final disposition for this announcement (e.g., if/when a selection is made, if/when the announcement is cancelled).

RequiredDocuments

You must submit (REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS): A resume demonstrating your education, experience, training, and accomplishments as it relates to the qualifications for this position. Please limit your resume to 2 pages with the font size no smaller than 10 points. If your resume is more than 2 pages, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for the qualifications determination. Transcript: This position has a positive education requirement and requires proof of education for eligibility. Also if you meet the qualification requirements based on education, you must submit an unofficial transcript that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, major(s), grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts. This also applies to ED employees. If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit: A copy of your DD-214 that shows active service and character of discharge (Separated Members only); OR A certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions within 120 days from the date of application (Current Active Duty Members only); AND/OR The Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) AND all documents indicated on the form as proof of type of preference; AND/OR Proof of Sole Survivorship Preference (e.g., certificate of death or 100% disability as a result of serving in the armed forces). Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference eligibles will be ranked ahead of qualified non-preference eligibles within each category for which they are qualified. Qualified veterans' preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more (CPS and CP) will be placed at the top of the Best Qualified category, except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 grade level or higher. Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP)? If you are a current or former Federal employee who was displaced (for example, due to a Reduction-in-Force) and want priority consideration, you must submit the documents listed below. Required documents for Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Plan consideration (All are required): RIF as the Nature of Action (Box 5B) Career or career-conditional status (Box 24 must be 1 or 2) Competitive status (Box 34 must be 1) Promotion potential or full performance level of the position from which you were or are being displaced. This is likely your appointment SF-50 for that position. Duty location Proof that you were displaced, such as Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notice or notice of proposed removal. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) showing: Your most recent performance appraisal showing a rating of Fully Successful or higher. Your Federal position at the time you were displaced must be within the local commuting area for a location listed in this announcement. The definition of local commuting area varies based on duty location and hiring agency policy. To receive priority consideration, you must also be found well-qualified, which means you score 75 or higher based on this announcement's assessment rating criteria. This is an open continuous announcement to fill current and future vacancies until 12/31/2026, or if management decides to close the announcement early. Applicant lists will be pulled ever 30-days every month until the closing date. Positions are open until filled, but no later than December 31, 2026. You may only apply to this vacancy once. No updates will be permitted. If you incur changes to your credentials or eligibilities, please continue to review USAJOBS for additional similar vacancies throughout the year. All credentials must be received at the time of application submission.

Benefits

As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a work life balance, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.

BenefitsUrl

https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

OtherInformation

Veterans' Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email careers@ed.gov to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email). Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check. Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures. Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.

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