AUDITOR

AUDITOR

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Helena, Montana

Salary Range: $61722 - $116362 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an AUDITOR, Position Description Numbers T5148P02/T5147P01/T5144P01, and is part of the MT J8 National Guard, G8 Internal Review. Selecting Official: Amy Ophus *Also advertised at announcement number MT-12935760-T5-26-429 (Open internal to Categories 1-6; veterans' preference DOES NOT apply)

Major Duties:

• Audits projects without precedent or of such a nature as to require original assessment and considerable judgment to develop an audit plan and devise detailed fact-finding techniques. Audit assignments are typically of an on-going nature, cross organizational or functional lines (e.g., ANG and ARNG Contract Administration, ANG and ARNG Fiscal Accounting Activities, etc.) and are of such scope that they may require a team of auditors. Studies available background material to gain program information and discover leads. Typically, material includes very broad government and/or GAO guidelines or policy statements that require an in-depth knowledge and interpretation of government auditing principles. Prepares an audit program based on the use of appropriate advanced audit techniques. Conducts entrance conferences with management officials at the audit site. Explains the purpose and procedures for the audit and answers any questions. Performs survey work to identify potential operating/financial management problems. Reviews operating procedures and management practices of the activity. Prepares audit lead sheets to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls. Documents survey results in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. Accomplishes audit steps in concert with Comptroller General Standards and a variety of audit techniques (e.g., interviews, computer assisted, statistical analysis and questionnaires) in gathering, documenting and summarizing data. Prepares working papers and files in accordance with Comptroller General Standards. Prepares audit reports that present findings, identify causative situations and recommend corrective action. Follows up with discussion of findings with activity level officials. Persuades command level officials of the value of the recommendations with implementation as the ultimate objective and outcome. Performs audit follow-up on agreed-to findings, recommendations and monetary benefits made during the previous audit. Reports to the command on the status of corrective actions taken by functional activities. Provides unscheduled, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities to the command to prevent or correct serious, high-profile problems. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must have experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities for: - Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; - Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; - Ability to comprehend and/or apply problem solving and negotiating techniques; - Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; - Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-09 Must have one of the following: A) 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit occupational series and grade. (MUST address these experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this grade/position.) OR B) 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. (MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.) OR C) A combination of Specialized experience and Education equal to 100% of the requirements. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-11 Must have one of the following: A) 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit occupational series and grade. (MUST address these experiences in detail on resume to be considered for this grade/position.) OR B) 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. (MUST provide copies of all relevant transcripts to be considered for this position. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.) OR C) A combination of Specialized experience and Education equal to 100% of the requirements. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-12: Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Experience which provided fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit occupational series and grade. ***MUST address your experiences in detail on resume and in the assessment questionnaire as they relate to the specialized experiences to be considered for this position.***

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12935762 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), 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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07