Auditor

In this position, you will serve as Auditor. Typical work assignments include: Conducting audits and special reviews of NEA programs, operations, awardees, and contractors in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and OIG quality standards.

Analyzing financial integrity, regulatory compliance, internal controls, economy and efficiency, and program results to develop supported findings and recommendations. Developing audit and special review procedures, instructions, work plans, and schedules by interpreting agency policies, federal requirements, and applicable auditing standards.

Preparing conclusions, findings, and reports that communicate audit results and recommendations to NEA officials and awardees. Reviewing single audit reports and other audit work to identify findings and recommendations relevant to NEA programs and awardees.

Evaluating corrective actions taken by NEA offices and awardees and following up on audit findings and recommendations through resolution. Conducting quality control reviews of audit reports and work papers and providing technical assistance on financial compliance and internal controls.

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification/Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Basic Requirement: A.

Possess a degree 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. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. -OR- B.

Have a combination of education and experience. This is defined as 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.

Your background must also include one of the following: (1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality.

This can include up to 6 hours of business law;(2) a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or(3) 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.

In addition to the Basic Requirement described above, you must also meet one of the following to be considered qualified for the position.

GS-11 Minimum Qualifications: To qualify for this Auditor, GS-0511-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing all of the following: Conducting performance audits through planning, testing, analysis, and reporting.

Reviewing financial, compliance, internal control, or program information to develop audit findings and recommendations. Preparing audit workpapers and reports that document evidence, findings, and recommendations. Communicating audit findings on financial compliance and internal controls. -OR- B.

Have 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree at an accredited college or university in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts to verify education. -OR- C.

Have less than one year of specialized experience and less than 3 years of graduate level education as described above that, when combined; equal 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of the master's level [generally 36 semester hours] may be used in this calculation.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts to verify education.

GS-12 Minimum Qualifications: To qualify for this Auditor, GS-0511-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing all of the following: Conducting Yellow Book performance audits through planning, testing, analysis, and reporting.

Analyzing complex financial, compliance, internal control, operational, or program information to develop audit findings and recommendations. Developing audit plans, procedures, workpapers, and reports in accordance with applicable auditing standards.

Reviewing audit reports or workpapers for quality and evaluating corrective actions taken on audit findings. Presenting and defending audit findings and providing guidance on financial compliance or internal controls. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Qualifications Must Be Met: The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the 09/25/2026 of this announcement.

Note about the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation: Your experience (paid and unpaid), education, awards, training and self-development will be evaluated as it relates to the position based upon the information provided in your resume/application and any other supporting documents.

Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP) Eligible: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under I/CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position.

In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.