Summary
The NCUA was ranked #5 for the 2024 Best Places to Work in the Federal government (mid-size agencies). This position is located in the National Credit Union Administration, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit. This position serves as a Senior Auditor, leading audits of NCUA programs and operations.
Duties
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. The Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting audits related to the programs and operations of the NCUA. The position is responsible for: Leading complex audits of NCUA programs and operations that are often of a very sensitive and critical nature. Conducting entrance and exit conferences with management. During exit conferences, justify and defend the audit report's findings and recommendations and negotiate any issues that arise. Determining appropriate audit objectives, scope, methodology, and techniques by analyzing any survey results, identifying deficiencies, risks, vulnerabilities, and/or areas of interest to the NCUA Board, management, or Congress. Developing relevant and comprehensive interview questions and conducting interviews of NCUA employees, contractors, and others to obtain information for audits. Drafting written reports and presenting oral briefings and other correspondence for presentation to the NCUA Board and senior staff conveying the results of audits or reviews. Results include conclusions and recommendations to management to take corrective action to resolve findings. Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of final reports.
Education
All education must be received by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with an education requirement) therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees received from schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for federal employment. A third party equivalency evaluation must be submitted at the time of application for all foreign education to receive consideration. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
How you will be evaluated
First, your application package will be reviewed for completeness (resume, completed assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation). You will not be considered if you fail to submit all the required documents as outlined in this vacancy announcement. Second, if you have a complete application package, your resume will be reviewed to determine if you meet the basic qualifications and specialized experience requirements (see "Qualification" section). You must provide specific details in your resume as to how your experience meets the specialized experience. Third, you will receive a numerical rating based on your responses to the online assessment questionnaire(s) utilized for this announcement. The online assessment(s) measure the below critical general competencies required to perform the job. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The self-assessment questions have been developed to evaluate your competency in the following areas: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Reference Checks: Reference checks must be conducted for the top candidate(s) before a tentative offer may be extended. The reference checks will need to be conducted with current and former supervisors, if applicable, as a part of NCUA's selection assessment process. If you are found to be among the highly qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12982576 Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. If selected for an interview, you will be required to complete a writing assessment.