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Deputy Inspector General for Audit Services
Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human ServicesWashington, DC · full time · Executive
$151,661 – $228,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
Lead the federal government's largest civilian audit organization as a senior executive, managing nearly 500 auditors and overseeing comprehensive audits of HHS programs, grantees, and contractors to identify waste and inefficiency. This role suits experienced audit or finance executives ready to direct complex oversight operations and advise Congress and cabinet-level officials on government program performance.
Our summary, not Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Executive experience overseeing large nationwide audit organization
- Demonstrated ability to lead organizational transformation and manage large staff
- Experience advising cabinet-level executives and Congressional committees
- Accounting degree or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting, or equivalent experience and CPA/CIA certification
- Knowledge of American system of government and commitment to the Constitution
Nice to have
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Senior Executive Service (SES) certification or membership
- Experience with advanced data analytics in audit
- Crisis leadership experience in high-stakes scenarios