JOB ODCA is an independent agency that supports the Council of the District of Columbia. ODCA monitors, assesses and reports on government operations through performance-based audits and evaluations to promote efficiency, accountability and transparency. ODCA analysts review the programs and practices of the District government based on risk assessments and the priorities of the legislature and make recommendations to improve government performance. Specific activities, to be performed independently under the guidance of a senior manager include; research; reviewing financial and program records; conducting interviews; analyzing data; writing reports; and briefing supervisors and management. Incumbents help management develop project plans and schedules, and ensure that ODCA’s projects conform to quality assurance standards and internal ODCA policies. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Analysts will:

• Develop and draft project plans and engagement letters setting out objectives, scope, methodology and timeframe for individual ODCA projects;
• Research relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices;
• Design and conduct survey/risk assessments;
• Interview agency staff to gain an understanding of agency operations and internal controls;
• Gather, sample, and test data;
• Verify and reconcile information and evidence, as needed;
• Observe and analyze trends, patterns, and possible failures to meet statutory or other required standards, policies, procedures, and best practices;
• Prepare work papers and track reviews and approvals by supervisors;
• Draft preliminary findings;
• Review responses from the agency, program, or auditee;
• Revise drafts based on feedback received from supervisors and senior level employees as well as responses from the agency, program, or auditee;
• Draft final report or parts of reports, including findings and recommendations;
• Serve as a team leader on projects and/or assist junior staff members and other project team members with project tasks;
• Provide technical assistance and recommendations to ODCA management to improve ODCA’s products, services, processes, and performance standards;
• Brief supervisors and senior level management throughout each project, program evaluation, or audit, as required; and
• Help management ensure that ODCA’s projects and project reports meet quality assurance standards.

These positions have regular contact with officials from other District government agencies. The CS 11, CS 12, and CS 13 positions have promotion potential to more senior levels with increasing levels of responsibility after one year in-grade at the lower level position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Analysts will be required to complete work assignments within required timeframes. Work primarily is performed in an office setting, although approximately 50 percent of the incumbent’s time may be spent off-site. Due to the delicate and confidential nature of audit work involved, incumbent exercises extreme discretion in discussing information concerning audits handled by the Office of the District of Columbia auditor.