Performance Audit Director

Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $147,945–$147,945 / year

Posted on Tue, Jul 21, 2026

Summary

This position is located at Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Office of Audit. As a Performance Audit Director, you will provide independent oversight of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) programs and operations to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness and to detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse in the administration of the Nation's tax laws.


Duties

Internal candidates may apply using their current POD. Location may be negotiable subject to operational needs and the availability of office space to one of the following locations only: Chamblee, GA; Cincinnati, OH; Fresno, CA; Memphis, TN; Ogden, UT; Washington, DC.
As a Performance Audit Director, you will:
-Direct the activities of a major audit directorate focused on defined national programs related to tax administration, including subordinate Audit Managers and staff, to ensure the successful execution of complex, high-impact performance audits across multiple programs and geographic locations.
- Oversee audit planning, execution, and reporting activities, including development of input to the Annual Audit Plan to ensure alignment with TIGTA's strategic goals and national priorities.
- Provide advice and recommendations to the AIGA on audit program status, emerging risks, and the resolution of significant or disputed findings and recommendations to support organizational priorities and strategic decision-making.
- Serve as rating and reviewing official for subordinate supervisors and staff, and takes or recommends personnel actions, including hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and awards.
- Lead quality assurance and control processes, including review of audit workpapers and reports and monitoring of fieldwork to ensure compliance with appropriate Government Auditing Standards, and TIGTA policies.


Requirements

Conditions of employment

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

Key Requirements:
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  2. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
  3. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:
- Exercising authority over a staff of senior auditors, managing performance evaluations, and professional development.; and
- Ensuring audit planning and execution activities are completed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards; and
- Delivering audit results to senior leadership through clear and effective written and oral communication.
Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks.
Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
OR
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.
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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):

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.

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