Assistant Inspector General for Auditing

About the role

The National Credit Union Administration was ranked #9 for the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal government (mid-size agencies).

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG), National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and is responsible for audit oversight of NCUA's programs and operations and the leadership and management of all Office of Audit functions and activities.

What you will do

• The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts audits and investigations related to the programs and operations of the NCUA; prevents and detects fraud, waste, and abuse related to those programs and operations; makes recommendations concerning legislative and policy initiatives related to the NCUA; and keeps the Congress and the Board fully and promptly informed on problems and deficiencies in the programs and operations of the NCUA.
• The OIG conducts this work with the highest degree of independence, in accordance with the Inspector General Act.
• As the Assistant Inspector General for Auditing, you will: Provide overall leadership and management of an audit program that balances priorities, both immediate and long term, with the operational capabilities of the Office of Audit.
• Lead development, implementation, and continuous management of the OIG's annual audit work plan, including risk assessment, audit scoping, and methodology selection.
• Oversee execution of complex, sensitive audits and ensures all engagements meet government auditing standards, quality requirements, and established OIG policies and procedures.
• Direct preparation of audit reports, presentations, and briefings for senior NCUA leadership and the NCUA Board, ensuring clear findings, sound analyses, and defensible recommendations.
• Provide strategic oversight of audit resources, including budget planning, contract management, staff training, and talent management for the OIG audit team.
• Serve as a senior OIG representative and liaison to the NCUA Board, GAO, and high-level stakeholders across federal agencies, contributing to major financial, IT security, and performance audit discussions.
• Build collaborative relationships across the agency to support OIG initiatives, monitor corrective actions, and strengthen accountability and transparency in NCUA programs and operations.
• Manage and supervise a staff.

Education

Education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for executive positions.

How you will be evaluated

You must meet the qualifications for this position by the closing date of this announcement.

First, your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this announcement. Second, your resume will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications/specialized experience requirements.

Third, if you meet those requirements and are not an internal non-competitive candidate, you may be contacted via email and asked to provide narrative responses to four Accomplishment Record questions. You will have 72 hours from the time of the email to submit your responses. Narrative responses are not required when submitting your initial application.

Your resume and responses to the accomplishment record questions will be evaluated by an NCUA ERB rating and ranking panel to determine the extent to which you possess the required executive and technical qualifications. Non-competitive internal candidates, will be forwarded directly to the selecting official.

Best Qualified candidates will be referred to an NCUA ERB interview panel for a possible interview. The ERB interview panel will make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. You may be required to take a leadership assessment.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes: 1.
• Resume - Only resumes up to a total of two (2) pages will be accepted, applicants who submit resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• Additionally, any separate documents uploaded addressing ECQ and TQ qualifications will not be considered.
• Your resume must be 5MB or less.
• We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
• We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
• We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
• We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available.
• Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Make your page margins 0.5 inches.
• Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume.
• The resume builder on USAJOBS can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
• To maximize the content of your resume, you are advised to follow the guidance found here.
• Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, SF-15 Form and related documentation, VA letter, etc.) For 5-Point Preference: DD 214 (Member 4 Copy preferred, however documentation provided must contain dates and character of service) or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command.
• For 10-Point Preference: DD-214 (Member 4 Copy preferred, however documentation provided must contain dates and character of service), VA letter and SF-15 for 10-Point preference.
• If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD214, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certification.
• Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, character of service, military rank, type of discharge and date when terminal leave will begin.
• Certifications must be signed by, or by direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders or higher headquarters.
• An individual wishing to be hired under this Schedule A (5 C.F.R. 213.3102(u)) authority must provide proof of being an individual with an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability.
• This proof must be provided to the hiring agency before an individual can be hired.
• This proof may be in the form of documentation obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal).
• Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof of their eligibility: copy of agency notice; Most recent performance rating; and SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
• To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above on the rating criteria for this position.
• For additional information, click CTAP.
• SF-50 Requirement: NCUA employees must submit a legible copy of a SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action.
• Your SF-50 must clearly show your position title, series, grade, tenure (block 24), type of service (block 34), and full performance level to confirm your status and eligibility.
• Information about how to read your SF-50 can be found on USAJOBS here.
• Award and detail SF-50s do not provide sufficient information to determine eligibility and are not acceptable.SF-50s with an effective date within the past 52 weeks may not be sufficient.
• You may need to provide additional SF-50s-for example, along with a recent SF-50, consider submitting the SF-50 that documents your most recent promotion.
• Where Can I Find My SF-50s?
• Copies of your SF-50s can be found in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF).

What to expect next

You will receive an email that your resume has been received from the USAJOBS website. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.

Additional information

Salary is set by the NCUA Board, unless delegated to the Executive Director, and is based on the position's and the individual's potential contribution to the agency's overall strategic goals and the executive and technical qualifications of the successful candidate.

In addition to the standard benefits offered by Federal agencies, NCUA offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. More information can be found by clicking here.

Current and former federal employees must submit a Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, that indicates grade, status, tenure and the full performance level (FPL) of the position held . Please do not submit an SF-50 for a cash/time off award.

NCUA's SS positions are career positions in the competitive service, therefore you must also submit a Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, from a previous federal position held with permanent tenure in the competitive service (i.e. an SF-50 from a previous GS-15 position).

Holding a career SES appointment alone does not give you eligibility to be considered under this announcement. Current SES members will be assessed on both the ECQs and TCQs.

Illegal drug use by individuals working for or on behalf of the federal government, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service and in direct violation of the Controlled Substance Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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.

You may register or check the status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at: *** NCUA uses E-Verify, a web-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch.

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 that to the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement. You may need to serve a one-year managerial probationary period.

In accordance with the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act), 5 U.S.C. Sec. 9202, and 5 C.F.R.

Part 920, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for employment disclose criminal history record information before the NCUA makes a tentative offer of employment, absent an exception.

Complaints that the NCUA violated the Fair Chance Act must be submitted to *** or to, Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 within 30 days from the agency's alleged non-compliance with the Fair Chance Act.