Auditor (Performance) - Performance and Compliance Specialist

Auditor (Performance) - Performance and Compliance Specialist

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): San Francisco, California

Salary Range: $63081 - $100315 Per Year

Job Summary: The Office of the Inspector General is one of the best places to work in the Department of Justice and is one of the premier inspector general offices in federal government. The OIG's Audit Division is seeking highly motivated recent graduates interested in public service and in helping the Department of Justice­­-through performance audits and other oversight-achieve its mission to uphold the rule of law, keep our country safe, and protect civil rights.

Major Duties:

• The Office of the Inspector General employs specialists who examine program performance and compliance with laws and regulations. These Performance Auditors participate in a full range of duties to support the audit of government programs, contracts, grants, and payments. This includes planning, assessing risk, establishing methodology, performing fieldwork, developing conclusions, reporting results, and following up on recommendations. More specifically: As a GS-7, Performance Auditor (Recent Graduate), the individual receives training through classroom and specific on-the-job training assignments to become well versed in evaluation and audit techniques, DOJ programs, legislation and regulations, and industry practices. As a GS-7 Performance Auditor, typical work assignments include but are not limited to: Working with experienced staff, the incumbent analyzes information or conducts research to answer questions, evaluates operations or programs, and draws conclusions. Using logic to resolve multifaceted questions, gathers financial and operating records, traces transactions to and from source documents, and identifies unusual or questionable transactions or practices that do not fit instructions or guidelines. Reviewing and analyzing technical information, data, records, and/or results and using sound judgment to provide the basis for the development of an opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and make recommendations for action. Documenting information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner and producing written information that is appropriate for the intended audience. Working with teammates on assigned tasks, facilitates sharing of information with others and fosters cooperation and team spirit. Engaging in ongoing development to become well versed in evaluation and review techniques, DOJ programs, legislation and regulations, and industry practices. As a GS-9, Performance Auditor (Recent Graduate), the individual serves as a team member on an assigned audit or review project, assisting senior members in carrying out the activities involved in performance and financial reviews/evaluations of DOJ programs and activities. As a GS-9 Performance Auditor, typical work assignments include but are not limited to: Applying knowledge of audit and evaluation functions, uses judgment to choose and interpret the most applicable guidelines, analyze and define problems, and make recommendations on program performance issues or questions. Using logic to resolve multifaceted questions, gathers financial and operating records, traces transactions to and from source documents, and identifies unusual or questionable transactions or practices that do not fit instructions or guidelines. Reviewing and analyzing technical information, data, records, and/or results and using sound judgment to provide the basis for the development of an opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and make recommendations for action. Documenting information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner and producing written information that is appropriate for the intended audience. Working with teammates on assigned tasks, facilitates sharing of information with others and fosters cooperation and team spirit. Engaging in ongoing development to become well versed in evaluation and review techniques, DOJ programs, legislation and regulations, and industry practices. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications: Individual Occupational Education Requirement for All Grades Degree in Auditing or in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, and Accounting. Additional related and accepted degrees include but are not limited to: *Business-related: Communications/Public Relations, Economics, International Business/Studies, Management, Marketing, and Organizational Behavior/Psychology. *Government-related: Criminal Justice/Criminology; Diplomacy/International Policy, Affairs, or Relations; National/Homeland Security; Forensics; Government/History; Intelligence Analysis; Law/Legal Studies; Political Science; Public Management; Public Policy; and Security Policy. *Technically related: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Human Resources, Information Technology/Systems, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Languages/Linguistics, Logistics, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics/Data Science, Sciences (anthropology, biology, chemistry, etc.), and Supply Chain Management. OR A 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. GS-7 Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Education Requirement above, applicants must meet at least one of the Specialized Experience requirements below: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-05). Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks: - Assisting in planning and conducting research; - Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data; - Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes; - Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results; and - Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents OR Education: 1 year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement (cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher). OR Combination of Education & Experience: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. GS-9 Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the Individual Occupational Education Requirement above, applicants must meet at least one of the Specialized Experience requirements below: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-07). Specialized experience at this level includes the following examples of duties/tasks: - Assisting in planning and conducting research; - Assisting in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data; - Employing reasoning and problem solving to achieve outcomes; - Briefing peers, instructors, or management on assignment or project results; - Assisting in preparing written reports, essays, or briefs; - Assisting in conducting performance audits, evaluations, or inspections; - Verifying facts or reported statistics to source documents; and - Performing financial reconciliations or analyses. OR Education: 2 years of progressively higher graduate-level education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Combination of Education & Experience: Combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.

How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/16/2026 to receive consideration. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements) Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can reuse the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the "Track my application" link for the corresponding application. To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account (https://usajobs.gov). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account at https://www.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the "Track this application" link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agency's Application Information page where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you. 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/. Probationary Information: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - Your performance and conduct; - The needs and interests of the agency; - Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-16