The incumbent will be an entry-level analyst and work with an audit team in a developmental capacity to conduct reviews of the efficiency and effectiveness of Department of Transportation programs. The incumbent makes key contributions to a variety of possible products, including audit reports, briefings to DOT leadership or congressional stakeholders, and management advisories. The incumbent conducts all assigned phases of the audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with:
preparing a comprehensive plan to guide the work, including the methodology for examining and testing (such as using statistical and/or judgmental sampling) of records and internal controls to determine the degree of efficiency and effectiveness of programs;
researching pertinent laws, legislative history, regulations, contracts, and internal controls to ascertain the purpose, scope, and objectives of the assigned program or function; the manner in which the program or function is conducted; and the nature and extent of management authority and responsibility for the program or function;
conducting site visits at field locations to gather evidence, based on the approved work plan;
conducting interviews with program officials at Headquarters and/or in the field;
analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative evidence gathered to identify potential findings;
writing sections of the debriefs to senior OIG management and drafting written products summarizing the results of the review, including potential findings and recommendations for program improvements;
preparing work papers that provide support for key findings and potential recommendations;
conducting entrance and exit conferences with the audited agency and conducting follow-up inquiries to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions taken on prior audit findings; and,
supporting the team in issuing final written products that adhere to high quality standards and reflect internal OIG management review and comments received from the audited agency.
Starting at $49,025 Per Year (GS 07)