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Department of Commerce
Office of the Inspector General
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We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. If you want challenging work and a chance to make a big impact, come join us at the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Commerce! We improve the effectiveness of the Department\''s programs and operations. We also investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department and those who do business with it.
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Summary
We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. If you want challenging work and a chance to make a big impact, come join us at the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Commerce! We improve the effectiveness of the Department\''s programs and operations. We also investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department and those who do business with it.
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Overview
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Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO
Arlington, VA
Seattle, WA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $63,795 - $158,322 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 13
Promotion potential 13
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-OIG-MP-11-TH Control number 883501700
This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Land and base management
Current or former employees of a base management agency.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Clarification from the agency
All current career/career-conditional or former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; CTAP and ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area; VEOA; Land Base Management and Interchange Agreement are eligible to apply.
Duties
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This position is located at the Department of Commerce OIG, Office of Audit and Evaluation (OAE), it involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-13; however, a selection can be made at any of the following grade levels.
As an Auditor, you will perform the following duties:
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Conditions of employment
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Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. We will only review your resume to determine whether minimum experience requirements (s) have been met. Merit Promotion candidates (Federal employees) must meet time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Basic Requirements:
Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
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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:
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Applicants MUST fully demonstrate all the following for the grade(s) level to be considered.
To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess at least education and/or combination of education and one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level, that includes:
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To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, performing all of the following:
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To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, performing all of the following:
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Education
For the GS-11 grade level, you may substitute education for general or specialized experience as follows: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral. (Attach a copy of transcript or list of college courses designating semester or quarter hours earned to ensure proper credit.)
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You may qualify by a combination of experience and education. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 36 semester hours may be combined with experience.
The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.
Additional information
DOCOIG offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the benefits offered to most Federal employees at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/.
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Additional benefits available include flexible work schedule, transportation subsidy, access to Metrorail and Metrobus transit services.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application includes your rÃsumÃ, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your rÃsumà includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your rÃsumà may result in a "not qualified" determination.
In addition to the qualifications above, you will be required to complete a writing assessment for this position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (rÃsumÃ, supporting documents, self-assessment questionnaire, and responses to the writing assessment) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If your application is incomplete, we may rate you as ineligible.
Note: As part of your writing assessment, you must not exceed the 1250-character limit for each question.
Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas:
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After the closing date of the announcement, we will review your resume per category rating procedures to ensure that qualification and eligibility requirements are met. If we utilize category rating and determined that you meet the minimum qualification requirements, a Subject Matter Expert (SME) will conduct a review of eligible and qualified applicants. The SME will only review your written responses.
Your application will be placed in three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified or Qualified based on the degree of your experience listed within your resume. You will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, and performance appraisals relevant to the duties of this position. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.
Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. As part of the assessment and selection process, the selecting official may invite you to participate in a structured interview and provide a writing sample or written assessment/exercise to further evaluate your qualifications for this position. References may also be checked after all assessment materials are reviewed.
We will not reimburse costs related to the interview such as travel to and from the interview site.
If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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A complete application includes 1. A rÃsumÃ, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
Your resume must be 2 pages max and should contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. If your resume exceed the 2 page limit you could be disqualified from this position. It is recommended that you include the following information:
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If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.g. VEOA, etc.), please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:-You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)-Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - Provide a copy of your most recent rating of record (i.e., final annual performance appraisal issued and signed by appropriate management official). If the rating of record you submit is not dated within the last 18 months, you must provide an explanation in your application as to why one has not been issued within the past 18 months.
Land Management Eligibles must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position. You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE. Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements as such (time-in-grade restrictions do not apply).
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
REINSTATEMENT: If you are a former federal employee that has been separated for at least one year, and wish to be non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2") AND the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. Failure to submit the required documentation by 11:59 pm EST of 09/14/2026 will result in loss of consideration.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 09/14/2026of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you are requesting this.
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Follow the prompts to select your rÃsumà 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.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: 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:
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
Agency contact information
HRAM Division
Phone 202-480-5164 Email oighrrequests@oig.doc.gov Address DOC OIG Office of Audit and Evaluation
Human Resources and Administrative Management (HRAM)
1401 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20230
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your rÃsumà and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
Help
A complete application includes 1. A rÃsumÃ, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Failure to submit the required documents will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.
Your resume must be 2 pages max and should contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. If your resume exceed the 2 page limit you could be disqualified from this position. It is recommended that you include the following information:
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If you are applying under a special hiring authority (e.g. VEOA, etc.), please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be eligible under one of these authorities, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.
CURRENT AND FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES -- Documentation Relating to Your Federal Employment:-You must submit a copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows your current (or most recent) grade and competitive service status. (The "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2".)-Indicate on your application the highest permanent grade you have held; if this grade is different from your current grade, submit a copy of an additional SF-50 showing this grade.
PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - Provide a copy of your most recent rating of record (i.e., final annual performance appraisal issued and signed by appropriate management official). If the rating of record you submit is not dated within the last 18 months, you must provide an explanation in your application as to why one has not been issued within the past 18 months.
Land Management Eligibles must provide all required documentation to verify eligibility, prior performance, and qualifications for the target position. You can find information on the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act and eligibility HERE. Land Management Eligibles must compete under competitive merit promotion procedures and meet all applicable requirements as such (time-in-grade restrictions do not apply).
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
REINSTATEMENT: If you are a former federal employee that has been separated for at least one year, and wish to be non-competitively reinstated for a higher grade or full performance level than which you left federal employment, you MUST provide a copy of your separation SF50 (the "position occupied" block on the SF-50 should show a "1" and your "tenure" block should show a "1" or "2") AND the last performance appraisal you received from your federal employment which shows at least a fully successful rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. Failure to submit the required documentation by 11:59 pm EST of 09/14/2026 will result in loss of consideration.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 09/14/2026of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you are requesting this.
Step 1: 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.
Step 2: Follow the prompts to select your rÃsumà 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.
Step 3: 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.
Step 4: 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:
For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/
If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
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Agency contact information
HRAM Division
Phone 202-480-5164 Email oighrrequests@oig.doc.gov Address DOC OIG Office of Audit and Evaluation
Human Resources and Administrative Management (HRAM)
1401 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20230
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your rÃsumà and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Office of the Inspector General
Come work for the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Commerce! Commerce works with businesses, universities, communities, and the Nation\''s workers to promote job creation, economic growth, sustainable development, and improved standards of living for Americans. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Commerce\''s programs and operations. The OIG also endeavors to detect and deter waste, fraud, and abuse. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the OIG has excellent work/life balance programs for its nearly 200 employees-including analysts, auditors, investigators, IT specialists, and attorneys-all dedicated to oversight and improvement of Commerce\''s programs.
Agency contact information
HRAM Division
Phone 202-480-5164 Email oighrrequests@oig.doc.gov Address DOC OIG Office of Audit and Evaluation
Human Resources and Administrative Management (HRAM)
1401 Constitution Ave., N.W.
Washington, DC 20230
US
Summary
We are seeking highly motivated professionals to join our team. If you want challenging work and a chance to make a big impact, come join us at the Office of Inspector General for the Department of Commerce! We improve the effectiveness of the Department\''s programs and operations. We also investigate waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department and those who do business with it.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
3 vacancies in the following locations:
Denver, CO
Arlington, VA
Seattle, WA
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $63,795 - $158,322 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 13
Promotion potential 13
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-OIG-MP-11-TH Control number 883501700
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