Auditor

Summary

This position is in the VHA Internal Audit Office (IA) and is a member of an audit team responsible for executing Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) audits for VHA's internal audit program. This position is a key component of VHA's third line of defense, providing internal, independent, and objective assurance for management operations and clinical services.

Duties

This announcement will close on 11/02/2026, the first 50 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the date in which the initial cut-off number (50 applications) has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. Obtains comprehensive information including internal control information about the entity and determines the audit objectives. Adjust the audit objectives, scope, and methodology as work is being completed. Studies pertinent laws, legislative history, regulations, contracts, and management controls to ascertain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the organization or function. Reviews manner in which the organization or function is conducted and financed; and the nature and extent of management authority and responsibility for the organization or function. Conducts the audit in accordance with GAGAS and other applicable auditing policies and/or procedures. Evaluate the existing system of internal control to determine the level of system reliability; determine those audit procedures required to attain audit objectives in view of the level of system reliability. Presents reports orally, but more often, provides findings and recommendations in writing to the management level having the authority and responsibility to act on the audit findings. Identify conditions such as inefficient or uneconomical practices, ineffectual operations, or noncompliance with regulations. Other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: : May be available at management's decision. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to the in-person work mandate in their current position. Definition of Virtual Work: Employee works outside of original hiring duty station at a VA-owned or leased space. Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Position Description/PD#: Auditor/PD03212A and PD03213A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/02/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To meet the minimum qualifications for this GS-12 position, you must meet the following examples of specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of accounting theories, practices, methods, and analytical techniques, with the ability to independently plan and conduct diverse financial assignments and investigative reviews. Skilled in analyzing accounting systems and modifying or adapting conventional accounting and analytical methods to resolve a wide range of complex accounting problems. Ability to apply auditing principles, methods, and techniques to develop or refine audit approaches that address varied and challenging auditing issues. Understanding of organizational and program practices, policies, and functions sufficient to assess operations, identify deficiencies, and recommend effective improvements. Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. To meet the minimum qualifications for this GS-13 position, you must meet the following examples of specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Demonstrated mastery of accounting, auditing, and financial management theories, concepts, principles, and practices to perform highly complex and sensitive assignments across VHA operations. Applied expert analytical judgment to evaluate interrelationships among programs, systems, functions, and policies, ensuring accurate assessment of financial and operational impacts. Conducted difficult audits and financial reviews involving interconnected healthcare-related issues, identifying root causes, resolving discrepancies, and strengthening organizational compliance. Provided authoritative guidance by integrating advanced financial, auditing, and management principles to support decision-making, improve processes, and address high-visibility challenges affecting VHA For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.