Auditor

Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission is an independent Federal agency that provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Duties

• The Auditor conducts audits of various programs carried out by the Agency or contractors, including assignments undertaken to assess agency programs and operations as part of annual planning; responds to complaints received via the Office of Inspector General (OIG) hotline or inquiries from the public; and responds to requests of the Congress or senior OIG management.
• International Trade Commission Programs: Incumbent has the capability to lead and manage assignments of one or more focal areas within the international trade subject area.
• The incumbent possesses an economic, legal, administrative, analytical, operational, or other technical background to participate in the design and development of a comprehensive approach to answer significant questions involving complex Agency-wide programs.
• The incumbent also understands the interrelationships among the program areas and government operations.
• Program Operations: The incumbent has training and experience in analyzing program operations and support functions involving significant resources.
• Program operations and support functions are a part of the effective, efficient and economical operation of the U.S.
• Program areas and support functions include: contracts; financial management; information resources management; forensic review for fraud, waste and abuse; internal control assessment; and process improvement.
• Audit: As an auditor, the incumbent manages complex, agency-wide assignments of various programs carried out by Agency staff or contractors.
• These assignments are directed toward identifying areas where significant improvements in economy, efficiency, and effectiveness can be made in Agency statutes, regulations, guidance, policies, procedures, or practices.
• Such work includes assignments undertaken to assess Agency programs and operations as part of annual planning; respond to complaints received via the OIG hotline or inquiries from the public; and respond to requests of the Congress or senior OIG and Agency management.

Education

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: https://naces.org/members/

How You Will Be Evaluated

We will evaluate your relevant education and/or work experience to the following competencies: Professional knowledge of the theory, concepts, and practices of accounting, financial reporting, and performance auditing (e.g. GAAP and GAAS), and the experience, skills, and ability to apply this knowledge to very broad assignments that meet Government Auditing Standards. Demonstrated ability to obtain accurate, complete and meaningful program and financial information. Demonstrated ability to analyze, assess, present and interpret large datasets.

Skilled in oral and written communication to interact effectively with others at the staff and office level, as well as with corporate professionals subject to Commission audit/verification. BASIS OF RATING: Your resume will be evaluated by a Subject Matter Expert Panel (SME). Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).

Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a structured panel interview process, which will include between 2 and 4 members. Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3).

Required Documents

• To receive consideration, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by 06/28/2026. 1.
• Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying.
• If your resume goes beyond two pages, we will only consider the first two pages for the required experience as outlined in the specialized experience.
• It must contain the following information: (1) Name, address, telephone number, email address; (2) Job Title (if Federal Service, provide series and grade; if not in GS plan, provide GS equivalent grade); (3) If qualifying based on related unpaid (e.g. volunteer service) experience, you must provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (mm/dd/yyyy to mm/dd/yyyy); (4) If other than full time you must provide hours worked per week.
• PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
• WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
• Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination.
• Should you submit multiple resumes, only the latest uploaded resume will be reviewed. 2.
• Questionnaire: A completed job-specific occupational questionnaire should be submitted through your Application Manager account. 3.
• Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: You must submit the following documents: (1) a copy of your agency notice; (2) a copy of your most recent performance rating; and (3) a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location. 4.
• Cover Letter: This is optional. 5.
• Special hiring authority applicants: If you are applying under the special appointing authority such as those authorized for the severely disabled (Schedule A) or Vietnam era and disabled veterans (VRA), you will be asked to submit documents showing eligibility to non-competitively apply under Merit Assignment announcements.
• Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking on your application.
• For more info on non-competitive appointments and supporting documents, please visit Federal Employment of People with Disabilities or Feds Hire Vets – Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans. 6.
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Documentation: Must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service. 7. 30% Disabled Veterans: Must submit their Member Copy 4 DD-214(s), which includes Character of Service, and VA Disability Letter with percentage of disability OR documentation of disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces which reflects a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. 8.
• SF-50: Current and former federal employees must submit a copy of an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," which documents your highest permanent grade/step/salary held.
• Award SF-50s typically don't contain your grade/step/salary. 9.
• Due Weight: Please submit (1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and (2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years.
• Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award 24 | Merit Promotion & Staffing Policy Personnel Handbook documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official.
• The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
• If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available.
• Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. 10.
• Performance Appraisal: If you are current or former federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months.
• If you do not have one, you must submit a statement. 11.
• Transcripts: You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements.
• Unofficial copies are acceptable, however, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts.
• It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements.
• Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration.