Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services

About the role

This is a career Senior Executive Service position in Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Audit Services (OAS) located in the Washington, D.C. Headquarters Office.

What you will do

• The Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services, as member of the OIG Senior Executive team, provides executive direction to the largest civilian audit agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government and oversees close to 500 auditors, analysts, and other professional and technical staff.
• The Office of Audit Services (OAS) examines the performance of HHS programs and/or HHS grantees and contractors in implementing their responsibilities and provides independent audits of HHS programs and operations.
• These audits help reduce waste, abuse, and mismanagement and promote economy and efficiency throughout HHS.
• OAS conducts audits using its own resources and oversees audit work done by others.
• OIG audits internal HHS groups/offices, and external entities such as state and local governments and individuals and facilities in private industry associated with HHS programs (for example, physician offices, hospitals, etc.).
• Work is conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; applicable Office of Management and Budget circulars; and other legal, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
• Major Duties As the senior Office of Audit Services executive, you will oversee and lead a complex audit program responsible for independent audits of HHS programs and/or HHS grantees and contractors.
• These audits examine the performance of HHS programs and/or grantees in carrying out their responsibilities and provide independent assessments of HHS programs and operations, including but not limited to: Medicare Audits Medicaid Audits Administration for Children and Families Audits National Institutes of Health Audits Food and Drug Administration Audits Center for Disease Control Audits Indian Health Service Audits Financial Statements Cybersecurity and Health Information Technology Audits Forensic Auditing In carrying out these responsibilities, you will provide executive leadership, strategic vision and direction to the staff of the Office of Audit Services, which consists of five Assistant Inspectors General for Audit (SES positions) and their staff, who carry out activities in their assigned portfolio.
• As principal auditor, you will: Plan, direct and control audits of HHS programs; report to the Inspector General on the effectiveness of these audits; and expedite regular and special reports to the IG, Secretary and the Congress of an evaluative nature, together with any necessary program proposals needing higher level approval for audit program improvements.
• Represent the OIG on audit issues before Congressional committees, members of Congress and their staffs, media and at the request of the IG, present testimony on audit issues.
• Develop adequate statements of audit goals with the necessary resource requirements as guides for the Inspector General and the Secretary for budgetary hearings and Congressional committees.
• In addition, serve as an expert witness on program objectives, accomplishments and requirements at budget hearings before Congressional committees.
• Contribute to the OIG strategic plan by providing the Office of Audit Services with the required vision and leadership necessary to continue to improve OIG processes, policies and procedures to achieve more effectiveness and efficiency.
• Exercise total responsibility for: (i) planning, coordination, and control of all HHS audits; (ii) overseeing the establishment of appropriate standards, criteria, and plans for the scope and frequency of audits; and (iii) analyzing and recommending options for future OAS policy, regulatory, and legislative initiatives.
• Serve as the official, technical and programmatic OIG liaison with all agencies, public and private, having a coordinative relationship with HHS audit activity such as Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office (GAO), state and local governments and various national professional groups.
• Work under the policy guides established by the Congress, the Secretary and the Inspector General but technical guidance is residual only within applicable statutes, the courts and the GAO.
• Additionally, represent the Inspector General and Principal Deputy Inspector General directly in fostering optimum public relationships with all concerned in OIG audits.

Education

Positive Education Requirement: This position has a positive education requirement as indicated below. A complete transcript showing relevant coursework and degrees must submitted with your application package.

Degree: Accounting or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term accounting means accounting and/or auditing in this standard.

Similarly, accountant should be interpreted, generally, as accountant and/or auditor.) OR Combination of education and experience: At least four (4) years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge.

Your background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four (24) semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality.

This can include up to six (6) hours of business law; or A certificate of Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., fifteen (15) semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester hour requirement (above), provided that (a) you have successfully worked at the full performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two (2) higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that you have demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and related and underlying fields that equals in breath, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the four (4) years.

Highly Desired Qualification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

How you will be evaluated

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your application package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed above.

ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive core qualifications certified by the U.S. Office Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position.

The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB through a Structured Interview process, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible).

Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to *** All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.

You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration.

(Please review the "Required Documents" section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).

Documents you must provide

• A complete application includes items described below.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
• Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit.
• Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
• RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience.
• Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the mandatory 5 ECQs and TQs for this position.
• PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
• Any information submitted in excess of two (2) pages WILL NOT be considered.
• RESPONSES TO ANNOUNCEMENT AND ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation, if applicable: CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• Do not submit an SF-50 that is for an award.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Submit copy of your certification for verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your most current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
• EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION: Transcripts, licenses, and/or professional certifications Some jobs require additional professional certifications.
• See the job announcement for details.
• Do NOT include Personally Identifiable Information (PII) such as a Social Security Number or Date of Birth on your résumé or any other document. **IMPORTANT** We strongly encourage you to tailor your executive résumé specifically to ensure it includes relevant examples of how you possess the Technical Qualifications and the Executive Core Qualifications to enable reviewers to assess your eligibility and make qualitative distinctions among candidates for rating and ranking purposes.
• Your résumé should focus on recent experience and executive-level accomplishments; some reviewers consider experience that is over 10 years old to be stale.
• Addressing Executive Qualifications in a Résumé A well-written résumé prepared in response to a Résumé-based vacancy announcement for an SES position will show reviewers that you possess the ECQs and will describe results (rather than providing a list of duties).
• Follow the instructions in the vacancy announcement carefully when preparing your résumé and adhere to any specified page limitations.
• Applicants typically provide the following information: Full name, email addresses, telephone number; Vacancy announcement number - HHS-OIG-ES-0511-27-13042049, Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services Information about paid and nonpaid work experience related to the position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary (pay plan and grade, if applicable); Educational information, including date and type of any degree received, and professional certifications related to the position.
• Executive-level training Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments related to the position.
• For additional résumé and application tips: For information on how to build or upload a resume, as well as other resume topics, visit the USA Jobs resume help: USA Jobs Help: Resume You can also watch: USA Jobs: 5 Tips for Communicating Your Qualifications for additional information.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59 PM (EASTERN TIME) ON 11/23/2026.

What to expect next

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (***), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: ***

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

You should expect to receive an update on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement or once the selection process is complete.

Additional information

Relocation: Travel, transportation and relocation expenses may be authorized subject to funds availability and the agency's determination that it would be in the best interest of the Government to authorize such payments as allowed by regulation. If relocation expenses are paid, you may be required to sign a service agreement.

Failure to fulfill the service agreement may require repayment of relocation expense allowances.

Veterans' Preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action.

In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.

E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.

Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to public financial disclosure requirements. HHS policy requires a pre-appointment review, and your initial report must be filed within 30 days of the effective date of appointment.

For more information about Financial Disclosure and OGE Form 278, you may go to the Office of Government Ethics website at *** and select Resources for Financial Disclosure Filers. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders.

Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographic, organizational, and functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Political Appointment: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political appointees.

If you are currently or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.