Under the Office of Inspector General's (OIG's) team approach, the Auditor serves as a team member on performance audits, attestations, inspections, and evaluations (hereafter referred to as reviews) of programs and operations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB). These reviews assess and promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness and help prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse in Board and CFPB programs and operations. The incumbent may also assist with information technology audits, OIG investigations, and follow-up reviews of previous OIG reviews to determine if recommended actions were implemented. Audit and attestation work is conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS); inspection and evaluation work is conducted in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's (CIGIE's) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

At the FR-23 grade, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, business, or related field, or equivalent experience. In addition, at the FR-24 grade, plus at least one year of audit, financial accounting, or related experience. At the FR-25 grade, plus at least three years of audit, financial accounting, management, and auditing/inspecting/evaluating to plan and conduct reviews of the Board’s or the Bureau’s operational programs and operations. Knowledge of principles, theories, practices, and techniques of accounting, management, and auditing/inspecting/evaluating to assist with reviews of the Board’s or the CFPB’s programs and operations. Knowledge and skill to evaluate compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the adequacy of internal controls, and the operational efficiency and effectiveness of systems and activities. Proficiency in oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and is subject to the Board’s drug testing program. Prefer certification in one or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner, and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor.

Remarks

• Past performance evaluations may be requested
• Supports the Financial Management and Internal Control section, which conducts performance audits is areas such as procurement, facilities, payment systems, and consumer affairs.
• Teams do not perform financial statement audits.
• Entry-level to intermediate-level auditor candidates encouraged
• Full vaccination is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.
• The OIG’s interim telework policy requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month. Employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business needs. The OIG will revisit its interim policy towards the end of 2023 to determine whether any changes will be made.