Auditor (Performance)

About the role

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

What you will do

• This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG).
• The OIG conducts and supervises independent audits, investigations, and inspections of the programs and operations of DHS, and recommends ways for DHS to carry out its responsibilities in the most effective, efficient, and economical manner possible.
• The OIG also seek to deter, identify and address fraud, abuse, mismanagement, and waste of taxpayer funds invested in Homeland Security.
• The Office of Audits oversees financial and performance audits, as well as attestation engagements.
• These audits cover multiple functional and program areas, such as financial statements, cyber security, acquisitions, grants, critical infrastructure, disasters, law enforcement and terrorism, immigration, and transportation security.
• The Office provides the OIG with the ability to examine a program or activity in a formalized, detailed, and in-depth way.
• Audits (evaluation and review) typically involve complex, novel, or highly controversial issues and cover varied topics concerning the programs, functions, and/or operations of DHS, and are conducted to evaluate the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of program and functional operations; to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations; to evaluate internal controls; and to identify any abuse or illegal acts.
• Typical assignments include: Performs audits or major audit segments that are of a complex, highly sensitive and investigative nature involving varied aspects of financial and program operations related to DHS programs, functions, and operations.
• Develops new approaches where no precedents exist and/or develops creative solutions to controversial problems.
• Assures that work papers are prepared in accordance with OIG audit procedures and Government Accountability Office (GAO)'s Yellow Book Standards.
• Prepares various types of reports, briefings, and testimony that cover all major audits for DHS programs.
• Conducts entrance and exit conferences with the auditee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

All applicants must meet this requirement: Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.

OR Combination of education and experience: at least 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: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, 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.

Individuals with degrees in Business, Information Technology, Emergency Management, Homeland Security Studies, Criminal Justice, and related degrees are strongly encouraged to apply.

Must submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed proof of Basic Requirement.

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States.

For example, specific courses accepted for college-level credit by an accredited U.S. college or university, or foreign education evaluated by an organization recognized for accreditation by the Department of Education as education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. college or university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

How you will be evaluated

This recruitment will utilize one or more of the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review, Accomplishment Record, Job Knowledge Test, Structured Interview, Work Sample or Situation Judgement Test. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job: Accountability Arithmetic/Mathematical Reasoning Attention to Detail Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

Preview the job questionnaire *** Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veterans must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply underMerit Promotion procedures.

View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.) Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles:If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

To be considered well qualified under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Documents you must provide

• The following information must be received by 11:59 EST on the 09/29/2026.
• Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
• Content of Resume: Your resume, or other written form you choose to describe your job-related experiences are used to verify your qualifications.
• It is important that your resume reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer.
• In describing your experience, please be clear and specific.
• It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total number of hours worked per week).
• If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.
• To assist you with sending a complete resume, use the "What-to-Include" checklist on the USAJOBS Help Center.
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action- If you are a current or former federal employee, you must submit a most recent SF-50 showing the highest grade level held in the position for which you are using to qualify.
• Your SF-50 must also include the Position Title and Series, Step, Salary, Tenure, Position Occupied, and promotion potential (if applicable) to verify your status and eligibility.
• If you are unable to provide your most recent SF-50, you should submit a written statement explaining why it was not obtainable.
• This explanation should include your Position Title and Series, Step, Salary, Tenure, Position Occupied, and promotion potential.
• Failure to submit the required SF50 document or statement of explanation will result in an ineligible rating under merit promotion procedures.
• Recent Performance Appraisal -If you are a current or former federal employee, you must submit your current Fiscal Year (ex.
• FY2025) Performance Appraisal showing you have performed at an acceptable level.
• If you are unable to submit your current Fiscal Year Performance Appraisal you must submit a written explanation as to why it was not obtainable.
• In this explanation you should include your final rating.
• Failure to submit your current Fiscal Year Performance Appraisal or a written statement explaining why it was not obtainable will disqualify you from further consideration.
• DD-214 - If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other equivalent documentation to prove your entitlement and to verify your type of discharge.
• Failure to provide this information may result in your application not receiving preference.
• VA Letter and SF-15 - If you are claiming Veterans' Preference based on a Compensable Disability, Widow or Spouse Entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement as described above; and SF-15, and the required proof of disability, i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later.
• Failure to provide this documentation may result in your application not receiving preference.
• (Please see veteran eligibility documentation for more information on veterans' preference in federal hiring).
• Active-Duty Service Members - If you are veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veteran Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011.
• Agencies are required to accept, process, and grant tentative veterans' preference to those active-duty service members who submit a certification (in lieu of a DD-214) along with their job application materials.
• Agencies must verify the individual meets the definition of 'preference eligible' under 5 U.S.C.
• 2108 prior to appointment.
• A '"certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
• The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
• NOTE: If you provide a certification at the time of application, your preference eligibility will be verified prior to appointment.
• More information may be found at *** Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) documentation, if applicable.
• For more information, please go to ***

What to expect next

Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to complete the online assessments. The online assessments must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement.

You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessment should you have a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments.

We will notify you by email after each step has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information." We expect to make a job offer within 60 days after the deadline for applications.

If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. View more information on applying for federal employment. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to ***.

Additional information

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-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.

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with the application or selection process, please email us at ***.

Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. 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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty.

False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707.

Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs.

To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.