Security ClearanceOther
Duties
Provides the NIH with expert level internal auditing capability to promote program integrity.,Advises on or performs systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operating results of an NIH activity.,Independently plans, organizes, conducts, and reports on assigned audits and reviews including objectives, scope, methodology, field work, analyses, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.,Audits and reviews NIH activity for compliance with governing statutes, federal regulations, and policies promulgated by the Office of Management and Budget, DHHS, and NIH.,Applies professional audit methodologies and techniques to accomplish audit objectives related to all NIH intramural and extramural programs and operations.,Develops detailed audit and review plans for complex and out of the ordinary problems and issues which may have agency-wide impact and require the revision and modification of program procedures and policies.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for an Auditor, GS-0511 position, you must have: A. An accounting degree; 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. OR B. A 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, plus one of the following: a. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This may include up to 6 hours of business law; or b. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or c. Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's 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 response A, provided that (a) I have 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 I have 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 response A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, my education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:1.) Planning, conducting, and reporting on Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance audits and reviews of CAS disclosure statements. 2.) Assessing contractor incurred cost submissions while auditing incurred costs to determine if those are allowable, allocable, and oblige with the contract terms. 3.) Conducting audits involving cost accounting principles, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), or Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR). 4.) Applying Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) OR Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) while analyzing accounting information during an audit. AND 5.) Writing summary reports with audit findings/recommendations to organizational leadership that impacted decisions on the acceptance or disallowance of incurred costs. You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Designing auditing methodology used by others to plan, conduct, and report on Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance audits, and reviews of CAS disclosure statements. 2.) Assessing contractor incurred cost submissions to auditing incurred costs and determine if those are allowable, allocable, and oblige with the contract terms. 3.) Recommending indirect cost rate methodology used by contractor and grantee organizations. 4.) Providing direction to an audit team on cost accounting principles, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR), or Department of Health and Human Services Acquisition Regulations (HHSAR). 5.) Applying Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) OR Generally Accepted Auditing Principles (GAAP) while leading audit analysis. AND 6.) Writing summary reports with audit findings/recommendations to organizational leadership that impacted decisions on the acceptance or disallowance of incurred costs. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12936452
Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
Other Information
This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. Visit our Help Applying for helpful information on the application process. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire.