• Auditor IV, Contracts, Office of Inspector General

    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Washington, DC)


    Auditor IV, Contracts, Office of Inspector General

    Job ID:

    251139

    Location:

    DC - L'Enfant Plaza

    Full/Part Time:

    Full-Time

     

    Posting Open-Close

     

    12/29/2025

     

    -

     

    01/18/2026

     

    Union

    NRP

    Regular/Temporary:

    Regular

    Job Description

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum** **Education

    + Bachelor'sdegreeinAccounting,BusinessAdministration/Management,Finance, orrelatedfield.

    Minimum** **Experience

    + Three(3)ormoreyearsofexperienceinauditing,costanalysis,orpublicaccounting.

    + WorkingknowledgeofFAR,CAS,and GAGAS.

    + Proficiencyinanalyzingfinancialdataandpreparingstructuredworkpapers.

    Minimum** **Certification/Licensure

    + N/A

    Preferred** **Qualifications

    + CertifiedFraudExaminer(CFE),CertifiedPublicAccountant(CPA),CertifiedInternal Auditor (CIA),orrelatedprofessioncertification(orprogressiontowardcertifications).

     

    Medical Group

     

    Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

    Summary

    The Auditor IV, Contracts, in the Contracts Division, serves as an advanced-level auditor within the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The Auditor IV, Contracts Division, is responsible for independently evaluating complex contractor cost proposals, assessing internal controls, reviewing incurred costs, and determining the allowability, allocability, and reasonableness of costs in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), cost accounting systems (CAS), and agency-specific policies. The incumbents performance will be measured based on their demonstrated ability to plan, perform, and finalize audits within goals established for the Contract Audit program; to conduct contract reviews of all types and complexities. The incumbent reports to the Audit Manager with minimum supervision.

    Essential Functions

    Principal** **Job** **Duties

    + Performsadvanced auditsofcontractorcostproposals,incurred costsubmissions,pricing actions, and related cost representations.

    + Evaluatestheadequacyofcontractoraccountingsystemsandinternal controlstodetermine compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.

    + Assessestheallowability,allocability,andreasonablenessofclaimedcostsunderFAR,CAS,and agency-specific policies.

    + Conductsriskassessmentstodeterminethescopeanddepthofauditproceduresrequired.

    + Analyzescostdata,financial records,estimates,andsupportingdocumentationtoformaudit conclusions.

    + Preparesclear,well-supportedauditreportsthatdetailfindings, conclusions,and recommendations.

    + Presentsauditresultstointernalleadershipand,whenappropriate,tocontractorrepresentatives and program offices as needed.

    + Maintainsaccurate andcompleteauditworkpapers inaccordancewithGovernmentAuditing Standards (GAGAS).

    Other** **Duties

    + Maintains and promotes awareness and accountability with safety policies and procedures while performing job functions. Promotes a positive safety culture and encourages reporting of safety concerns consistent with our Agency Safety Plan, other regulatory requirements within the Safety Management System and just culture principles.

     

    The** **functions** **listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

     

    Evaluation Criteria

     

    Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

    Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

    Skills and/or behavioral assessment

     

    Personal interview

     

    Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

     

    Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

     

    Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

     

    Review of a current motor vehicle report

     

    Closing

     

    WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

     

    This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.