Department of Labor

Supervisory Auditor (Audit Director (AD))

Atlanta, Georgia Full time

Supervisory Auditor (Audit Director (AD))

Department: Department of Labor

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range: $156451 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is in the Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG) in Office of Audit. The Audit Director is responsible for overall administration of the audit function in the assigned program area. This position is outside the bargaining unit.

Major Duties:

  • As a Supervisory Auditor {Audit Director (AD)} you will: Supervises a staff of DOL auditors and/or program analysts, and related positions in grades GS-5 through GS-l4 and delegates responsibility and accountability to subordinate supervisory personnel. The AD: (a) participates with team leaders and auditors-in-charge in determining the scope of audit and developing and adjusting audit guides when necessary to meet special or unusual circumstances, (b) participates in entrance and closeout audit conferences with auditees (city, county, state and/or DOL officials) to present the audit objectives and findings developed during the course of the audit, and (c) makes the final review of draft and final audit reports to determine if they meet OIG reporting standards and are ready to be signed by the AIGA. Manages and directs the work of an audit team that: researches and develops formal audit proposals for Office of Audit's annual audit plan; conducts performance audits, reviews, or special projects; and coordinates with a variety of officials in the Department and other Federal agencies. Subject to the annual workplan, determines program area audit program goals and objectives and develops workload and staffing plans allocating available resources to accomplish goals and objectives. In doing so the AD: directs development of periodic workload forecasts and makes decisions on work problems and resource requirements for program area and Headquarters planning and control purposes; advises officials with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationships of the DOL programs and the OIG's impact on such programs; coordinates specific supervisory audit and administrative responsibilities for carrying out program area audit program and administrative support functions; coordinates concurrent audits and in conjunction with OIG policies and standards, establishes guidelines and procedures on technical matters including: monitoring of ongoing audit work, audit working papers, and review and processing of final and draft reports for compliance with Comptroller General and OIG standards. Recommends or develops and implements organizational changes including periodic rotation of staff responsibilities to adjust for staffing balances and capabilities, workload changes, and special assignments. Participates in the annual and long-range planning efforts, providing input on goals and needs by identifying and recommending audit ideas which are reflected in the Office of Audit Annual Workplan.

Qualifications: You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Supervisory Auditor (Audit Director (AD)), as described below. Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. To qualify on Experience for the GS-15, you must have one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14: Supervising and leading audit teams; planning and overseeing a comprehensive, risk-based audit program; serving as a senior technical authority to resolve complex audit issues; and reviewing and approving audit reports for compliance with Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Implementing and maintaining quality assurance processes for audit products; developing and monitoring audit recommendations to ensure timely resolution and management action; and applying organizational policies, procedures, and strategic priorities to audit operations. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, to communicate audit results and provide expert advice on program effectiveness, risks, and accountability. Permanent Change of Station funds (PCS) will not be offered. Relocation Incentive will not be offered. This position is outside the bargaining unit. This position will not be filled until the Department's Placement Assistance Programs have been fully utilized.

How to Apply: Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration. Important - Save your information before the 30-minute system timeout! For help, go to the USAJOBS Help Center. STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete. NOTE: In alignment with the Presidential Memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, applicants may only submit a resume limited to two (2) pages. Only the résumé uploaded under the 'Resume" document type in USAJOBS will be reviewed. If the resume submitted exceeds two (2) pages, the application will be deemed ineligible for further consideration. STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS). Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button. STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy. STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button. STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, then Update Application. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. For more detailed information on applying for positions with DOL click here to view the U.S. Department of Labor, How to Apply website.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-13