Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Duties

Serves as Field Audit Office (FAO) Assistant for Quality handling a variety of audit quality related issues and providing interim guidance and advice on significant, sensitive audits as determined by the FAO Management. Works with the supervisors and respective audit teams to improve the quality of work products in the FAO (e.g., working papers and audit report) to ensure the issuance of timely audit reports that comply with Government Accounting Standards (GAGAS). Performs in-depth research and analysis of a wide range of audit quality issues to address specific questions and complex accounting and contract auditing matters. Provides expert advice and training on current Agency guidance related to quality matters to FAO audit teams in order to enhance audit quality within the office, and ensures compliance with Agency/Regional/CAD/FAO goals and objectives. Performs special projects for the FAO Manager such as identifying opportunities for improving audit quality; reviewing cancelled assignments; reviewing audit reports post issuance; informing FAO staff of any findings to prevent issues from recurring.

Requirements

• Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) Program: DCAA uses E-Verify to determine eligibility for employment as a U.S. Citizen.
• Drug Testing: This is a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to this position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov (http://www.sss.gov)).
• Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 1-year if one has not already been completed.

Qualifications

All qualification and time-in-grade (if applicable) requirements must be met within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Basic Requirements: Degree: accounting or a related field (such as business administration, finance, or public administration) that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting (may include up to 6 hours of business law). OR Combination of education and experience: 4 years of accounting experience or a combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have one year of specialized experience at the (GS-12) or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: Serving as lead or senior auditor on an audit team AND Independently performing a variety of difficult complex audit assignments AND Identifying and preparing comprehensive risk assessments AND Developing/modifying audit programs and plans, aligning audit steps with risk assessment AND Meeting with auditee to explain audit purpose, obtain necessary information and discuss audit findings AND Detailed testing and examining accounting systems and records, cost representations, internal controls, management policies and practices, to assure compliance with accounting and auditing principles, standards and regulations AND Preparing audit work papers, which are organized/indexed/referenced, and adequate substantiating documents AND Making initial audit determinations which identify deficiencies or noncompliance AND Preparing reports of audit findings, conclusions and recommendations Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at GS-13 grade level.

Contacts

• Address DCAA - GDRT CAD 8725 John J. Kingman Rd. Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]