Summary The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is looking for a highly qualified and motivated individual to serve as an Audit Liaison Specialist. This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) may be used to fill other Audit Liaison Specialist, GS-0301-14 positions within the FRTIB in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Responsibilities This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement FRTIB-25-MP-007-12626412 under merit promotion procedures. NOTE: Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered. The major duties of the position are: Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the program office's audit program. Engage in negotiation activities with senior agency officials and external audit organization management and staff. Ensures the overall alignment of Program Office's Audit program goals and oversees their implementation with Agency audit program goals. Leads Program office activities for execution of audits and reviews final work products for accuracy and timeliness. Other duties as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship is required. All qualification requirements must be met by 12/19/2024. Your application package will not receive consideration if it is missing any of the required documents under the "Required Documents" tab. Probationary Period. One-year probationary period may be required. Selective Service. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Background Suitability Investigation. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and the granting of a federal suitability or security clearance. If selected, you may be offered tentative employment until the background investigation has been fully adjudicated. Qualifications To qualify for this position applicants must meet the Specialized Experience as described below. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of full-time specialized work experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower level, GS-13, in the federal government. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) mastery of independently applying audit standards in the implementation of an audit program; and (2) experience managing the overall aspects of an audit program within an agency/organization, (3), experience being responsible for broad implementation and maintaining of full technical authority for planning, coordinating, executing and follow-up for an Audit Program, and (4) Served as a point of contact for both internal and external customers. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education Education may not be substituted for experience for this series and grade combination. Additional Information The FRTIB offers wonderful benefits and work/life-balance flexibilities to help empower and reflect respect for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the federal retirement system. We offer, as applicable, flexible work hours, telework, annual and sick leave, transit and childcare subsidies, free and confidential employee assistance and occupational health referral services, free on-site fitness center, and off-site fitness membership reimbursement. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to HumanResourcesDivision@FRTIB.GOV. Additional information on how to file a complaint can be found here. (link to webpage) Further benefits and flexibility details are located here: FRTIB Employee Benefits. The FRTIB offices are conveniently located within a few blocks of the Union Station metro station. In addition, private parking is available in the building at the posted daily and monthly rates. Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position; however, other recruitment incentives may be authorized.