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Auditor (Financial)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives · Department of Justice

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time Forensic Auditor job at GS-12 with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), part of the Justice Department. It has one opening each in Tampa, FL, Louisville, KY, and Baltimore, MD. The job lists a Top Secret security clearance, and travel of up to 25% may be expected.

Telework eligible1 vacancy each in Tampa, FL; Louisville, KY; and Baltimore, MD

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen or national. Veterans' preference applies, and displaced federal employees under CTAP or ICTAP may get selection priority.

What you would do

  • Advise ATF agents and prosecutors on financial findings in investigations.
  • Plan and conduct financial investigations of suspected criminal schemes.
  • Prepare reports, exhibits, and charts summarizing investigative findings.
  • Research databases and analyze financial records to find investigative leads.
  • Train ATF and non-ATF staff in financial investigation and auditing techniques.

Do you qualify for GS-12 (up to GS-13)?

With experience: You need at least 4 years of accounting experience, or an equivalent mix of accounting experience, college-level education, and training. Your resume must also show specialized experience in forensic accounting or auditing, financial investigations or complex audits of multiple businesses, leading financial assignments and teams, and writing reports and presenting findings to others.

With education: A degree in accounting or auditing qualifies. A degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration also qualifies if it includes auditing courses or is supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting, and up to 6 of those hours may be business law. Education must come from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing all six required details for each job: exact title, employer contact information, start and end month and year, hours per week, pay plan/series/grade, and duties and accomplishments
  • Transcripts showing full course listing, credits, grades, subject areas, degrees, and dates if you qualify through education (unofficial is allowed for now)
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 and proof of eligibility if you claim 10-point disabled veteran or similar preference
  • Separation notice or RIF letter, latest performance appraisal, and SF-50 if you claim CTAP or ICTAP eligibility
  • Proof of foreign education equivalency and an English translation, if you qualify with foreign education

How you will be rated: Applicants are rated under DOJ's category rating process, and a subject matter expert reviews only the first two pages of your resume starting at work experience. You must also pass the USA Hire online assessment, and you are placed as Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. If you rate yourself higher than your materials support, your rating may be lowered or you may be excluded, and repeating the specialized experience statement in your resume can make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and list all six required details for every job, including hours per week and pay grade, or you may be found ineligible.
  • Do not repeat the specialized experience statement in your resume, because HR may treat that as ineligible.
  • Complete the USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of the closing date of 11/04/2026, since it is part of your application.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent. Travel of 25% or less may be expected.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen or national
  • Selective Service registration for men born on or after December 31, 1959, or an approved exemption
  • May require a 1-year probationary period
  • Pass drug screening and be subject to random drug tests
  • Suitability for federal employment decided by background investigation
  • Meet all time-in-grade requirements by the closing date
  • Top Secret security clearance listed for this job

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$89,508 – $133,142 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 (up to GS-13) · General Schedule
Locations
  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • Louisville, Kentucky
  • Tampa, Florida
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Security clearance
Top Secret
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Auditing (0511)
Announcement
27-OST-DE-13087880-JM

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