Analyst

Company: the D.C. Auditor
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 7, 2025

Job Description:

The Office of the District of Columbia Auditor is pleased to announce the following job opening:
Announcement No:
DCA-02-25
Position:
Analyst (CS 13)
Opening Date:
2/13/25
Closing Date:
Continuous
If "Open until filled", First Screening Date:
Continuous
Salary Range:
Grade 13 ($93,069 - $119,916)
Location:
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 800 South, Washington, D.C. 20004Hybrid Work Available
Tour of Duty:
To Be Determined
Promotion Potential:
Yes
Area of Consideration:
Open to the Public
Type of Appointment:
Career Service
No. of vacancies:
1+
Please note all ODCA staff must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
This position is not a collective bargaining unit.
All applicants must submit (1) an application, (2) a resume (please include salary history), and (3) responses to their critical thinking exercises or writing sample (as applicable). Critical Thinking Exercise will be sent to applicants upon receipt of the application and resume. Critical Thinking Exercise responses or Writing Sample must be submitted as an "Additional File" in JobVite. Resumes submitted without an application and critical thinking responses will not be considered. Applications submitted without a resume and critical thinking responses will not be considered.
Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988:An applicant may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant at the time of application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position, (2) submit an application indicating residency preference and (3) submit proof of bona fide District residency, as required, and maintain such bona fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the date of the appointment or promotion or forfeit the position. To claim preference, complete the following form:
Brief Description of Duties:
The Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) seeks a highly qualified Analyst. ODCA analysts review the operations of the District government based on risk assessments and the priorities of the legislature and make recommendations to improve government performance.
Our analysts are independent thinkers dedicated to improving the economy, efficiency, and accountability of the District government. The incumbent performs research; reviews financial and program records; conducts interviews; analyzes data; writes reports; and briefs supervisors and management. Incumbents help management develop project plans and schedules and ensure that ODCA's projects conform to quality assurance standards and internal ODCA policies.
Primary duties include:

• Serve as a team leader on projects and/or assist junior staff members and other project team members with project tasks;
  
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to ODCA management to improve ODCA's products, services, processes, and performance standards;
  
• Develop and draft project plans and engagement letters setting out objectives, scope, methodology and timeframe for individual ODCA projects;
  
• Research relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices;
  
• Design and conduct survey/risk assessments;
  
• Interview agency staff to gain an understanding of agency operations and internal controls;
  
• Gather, sample, and test data;
  
• Verify and reconcile information and evidence, as needed;
  
• Observe and analyze trends, patterns, and possible failures to meet statutory or other required standards, policies, procedures, and best practices;
  
• Prepare work papers and track reviews and approvals by supervisors;
  
• Draft preliminary findings;
  
• Review responses from the agency, program, or auditee;
  
• Revise drafts based on feedback received from supervisors and senior level employees as well as responses from the agency, program, or auditee;
  
• Draft final report or parts of reports, including findings and recommendations;
  
• Brief supervisors and senior level management throughout each project, program evaluation, or audit, as required;
  
• Help management ensure that ODCA's projects and project reports meet quality assurance standards.
  
  Qualifications/Requirements:
  Incumbents of these positions will be required to complete work assignments within required timeframes. Work primarily is performed in an office setting, although approximately 50 percent of the incumbent's time may be spent off-site. Due to the delicate and confidential nature of audit work involved, incumbent exercises extreme discretion in discussing ODCA audits.
  The CS-13 position has promotion potential to more senior levels upon demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility after one year in-grade at the lower level position noted briefly as follows:
  CS-13 to CS-14: Design and conduct survey/risk assessments; lead entrance, close-out, and exit meetings; and conduct in-house briefings.
  Educational Requirements:
  The incumbents of these positions will possess at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, Public Policy, Public Administration, Accounting, Business Administration or another field relevant to the work of the District of Columbia Auditor.
  General Experience:
  The CS-13 Analyst will have the following required skills:
  

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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  
• The ability to work well under pressure and multi-task;
  
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills;
  
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Excel and Word).
  
  The CS-13 Analyst position will have the following required experience:
  
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  • 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in legislative or policy analysis, governmental accounting, program evaluation, risk assessment, trend analysis, or financial analysis;
    
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as a team leader on projects and assist junior staff members and other team members with project tasks.
    
    The CS-13 Auditor will also have one or more of the following preferred skills and/or experience:
    
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    • Relevant experience in policy or legislative analysis, governmental accounting, program evaluation, risk assessment, trend analysis, or financial analysis;
      
    • Knowledge of the District of Columbia government's activity, missions, organizations, functions, and operations;
      
    • Demonstrated ability to research and prepare reports;
      
    • Experience working in local, state, or federal government or in a non-governmental organization that provides public services;
      
    • A graduate degree in a relevant field.
      
      Competencies Required:
      
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      • Personal Accountability: Operates with transparency and integrity. Demonstrates personal responsibility for the completion of work assignments as prescribed. Leverages experience and effective problem solving to overcome hurdles.
        
      • Communicates Effectively: Demonstrates openness, candor, and respect, in communicating with colleagues. Presents ideas and information verbally and in writing in a clear, concise, and readily understood manner.
        
      • Collaboration: Is open, courteous, and collegial. Solicits and values input and participation from colleagues. Recognizes and believes in the importance of teamwork.
        
      • Technical Proficiency: Is well-informed on issues in the District government, and seeks to be current on national trends in state and local government and the audit/assessment profession.
        
      • Project Management: Exercises project management and leadership skills to manage projects to produce the highest quality outcomes efficiently and within appropriate time frames.
        
      • Leadership: Creates and nurtures a performance-based culture that supports efforts to realize the District government's mission and accomplish its goals. Inspires, motivates, and guides others, and partners with others to ensure goals are met.
        
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