Position Minimum Qualification Requirements You must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Professional Experience Requirement: At least four (4) years of professional, full-time experience conducting performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards at an Office of Inspector General or similar audit organization or an equivalent combination that provided professional auditing knowledge (your resume must reflect where, when, and how you gained this experience.) Demonstrated experience in utilizing federal or organizational data from multiple sources, employing advanced analytic techniques to detect fraudulent activities, and developing fraud risk models to identify potential schemes, perpetrators, and methods. Education Requirement: Degree in auditing or in a related field (see below list for related field degree list) such as business administration, public administration, or technically related (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university.) OR A combination of education and experience - at least four (4) years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), obtained through written examination; OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours (must submit transcripts from an accredited college or university.) Auditor (0511) Related and Accepted Degrees: Business Related, including but not limited to: Auditing, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics/Mathematics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Organizational Behavior/Psychology, etc. Government Related, including but not limited to: Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Public Relations/Communications, etc. Technically Related, including but not limited to: Data Science/Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Information Technology, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Logistics, Contract/Supply Chain Management, etc. Desirable Qualifications Advanced degree. Professional certification(s), e.g., CFE, CAFS, FIC, CPA , CIA, or data analytics-related. Proficiency in data analytics tools or programming languages such as Python, SQL, R, ACL, or similar platforms, with a strong ability to apply programming skills for advanced data analysis and visualization to enhance audit processes and decision-making. Familiarity with data environments, including working within cloud computing and analytics platforms (e.g., Azure, Databricks), and with large-scale, relational databases. Evaluation Factors | How you will be evaluated: You must have the experience, knowledge, and skills as listed in each of the evaluation factors listed below. Include your major accomplishments relevant to the position requirements and factors in your resume. Mastery of a professional knowledge of the theories, concepts, principles, and practices of auditing sufficient to conduct difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, functions, policies, and various issues. In-depth data analytics knowledge and ability to develop and apply unique or extensive probing, data mining, and analysis techniques and methods, including automation of data processes. Skill in addressing problem resolutions that involve a number of organizational entities and complex data; developing creative recommendations to controversial problems; and conducting examinations that require an integrated analysis of intricate and complex agency activities and data. Mature judgment to develop thoughtful and constructive responses which lead to positive program plans and actions by the employee. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Failure to demonstrate that you meet all the evaluation factor requirements as listed above will result in a score of zero (0), an ineligible status, and you will not be referred for further consideration.