Auditor

Job Posting

Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit www.justice.gov / usao . This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MA-12832935-MS.

Responsibilities Typical work assignments will include : conducting audits in support of investigations and litigation involving the government's affirmative civil enforcement of federal laws, reviewing, auditing, and understanding complex data, including Centers for Medicare & Medicaid claims data and PPP loan data, and activities of entities and individuals involved in health care fraud, defense procurement contract fraud, and other government program fraud; reviewing, analyzing, and auditing a variety of financial and accounting data for suspected fraud in complex organizational dealings and unraveling sophisticated techniques for moving funds and shielding illegal activity; examining financial and audit documents and reconstructing partial or inadequate records of financial transactions; conducting investigations to make net worth determinations regarding the ability of individuals and organizations to pay settlements and judgments; and preparing concise and accurate audit reports, charts, summaries, and schedules that draw conclusions from your analysis and investigation. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

In order to be considered for this position, you must meet one of basic requirements described below in A AND the minimum qualifications described below in B.

A. Basic Qualification Requirements :

Degree : A Bachelor's or higher degree in accounting; OR A Bachelor's or higher degree 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and / or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and / or auditor.") OR 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 : Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR 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. All applicants must include a copy of transcripts to verify education.

B. Minimum Qualifications For the GS-13 level, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped you with the competencies needed to perform the job duties. Examples of specialized experience include : independently planning and conducting in-depth investigations to determine whether there have been violations of various Federal Statutes governing financial and business activities, e.g., money laundering, bank fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, racketeer influenced corrupt organization (RICO), mail and wire fraud. Independently conducting comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analyses of financial data and information using various database management, accounting, or analytical software. Independently writing, preparing, and presenting investigative reports, interview memoranda, affidavits, and / or exhibits summarizing investigative findings suitable for a court of law. Examining and analyzing books, records, bank statements, wires and person-to-person transfers, tax records, data processing materials, and other evidence of the activities of business entities and persons under investigation. Experience as a Certified Financial Examiner and / or Certified Public Accounting designation (former or active) where the purpose of the work was to uncover suspicious or fraudulent financial activity and / or to provide quantitative financial information and exhibits suitable for a court of law.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if : 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if : 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

Education All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http : / / www2.ed.gov / about / offices / list / ous / international / usnei / us / edlite-visitus-forrecog.html . All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service : If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov . Reasonable Accommodation Statement : Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement : The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Political Appointees (Current or Former) : 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 or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.