This position is located within the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations, Audit Oversight Division. In this position, you will serve as an Auditor under a Project Manager and will be responsible to perform broad and complex assignments for the Audit Oversight Division.

Duties

Serves under a Project Manager and is responsible for independently performing broad and complex assignments in any matters relating to the development, improvement, evaluation, accomplishment, and use of audits performed on behalf of the DoD. Interprets DoD audit policies and standards, providing consistent application throughout all audit organizations, including DCAA with over 4,000 auditors, the Military Department Audit Agencies with up to 800 auditors, and non-Federal auditors. Develops, reviews, and revises DoD directives, instructions, manuals and such other guidance as necessary relating to DoD audit organizations and contracting officer actions on DoD audit reports. Represents EVAL and the DoD OIG in dealings with DoD senior officials, the Government Accountability Office, and other Government agencies and outside organizations with respect to audit matters in assigned areas of responsibilities. Performs oversight of DoD and non-Federal auditors engaged in providing audit services on behalf of the DoD. Plans and coordinates the oversight effort, and independently prepares reports on the results, including well-reasoned recommendations. Reviews management responses to determine whether or not corrective actions taken or proposed by management is adequate. Also evaluates management non-concurrences and ensures that the DIG EVAL position is defensible.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as non-critical sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov) .
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
• Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-11 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level. For entry at the GS-12 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level. For entry at the GS-13 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level. Basic Requirements: Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with 3 successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Specialized Experience: At the GS-11, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as the ability and having experience to assist in developing project plans, execute parts of plans, gather and analyze data, assist in developing recommendations and corrective action, and assist in working with project stakeholders and participants within the DoD Office of Inspector General. Ability to perform in the execution of complex and comprehensive audits. Ability to apply auditing concepts and methodologies, plans and carries out assignments assigned in order to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information, and data analysis. Possesses some knowledge of the laws; executive orders; regulations, service directives, and instructions governing audits and evaluations. Ability to write parts of audits and evaluations in a clear and concise manner and assist in delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. Individually or as a team, prepare draft memorandums, staff working papers, briefings, and final reports for leadership approval. Develop or assist in developing and presenting audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations for leadership approval. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M if related. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 hours leading to a Ph.D.) At the GS-12, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to develop parts of project plans, execute parts of plans, gather and analyze data, assist in developing recommendations and corrective action, and assist in working with clients reviewed and other project stakeholders and participants within evaluations and audit oversight. Experienced in the execution of complex and comprehensive audits. With assistance, applies auditing concepts and methodologies, plans and carries out assignments assigned in order to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information, and data analysis. Possesses knowledge of the laws; executive orders; regulations, Service directives, and instructions governing audits and evaluations developed and carried out at all levels. Ability to write clear and concise evaluations and assist in delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. Individually or as a team member creates draft memoranda, staff working papers, briefings, and parts of final reports for leadership approval. Assists in developing and presenting audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Leadership. At the GS-13, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level: Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to develop project plans, execute plans, gather and analyze data, develop recommendations and corrective action, and work with clients reviewed and other project stakeholders and participants within evaluations and audit oversight. Applies auditing concepts and methodologies, plans and carries out assignments assigned in order to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information, and data analysis. Experienced in performing, directing, and advising in the execution of complex and comprehensive audits. Possesses knowledge of the laws; executive orders; regulations, Service directives, and instructions governing audit and evaluation complementary programs developed and carried out at all levels. Ability to write clear and concise audits and evaluations and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. Individually or as a team member creates draft memoranda, staff working papers, briefings, and final reports for leadership approval or reviews those prepared by other team members. Develops and presents audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Leadership. 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. 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) is qualifying. 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. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:GS-11 Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experienceat the GS-12 and 13 grade levels.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.

Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration.

Due to the education requirement of this position, an unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received, you will be rated as ineligible.

Using Education to Qualify: You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Pass/Fail Courses: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address DoD OIG - EVALUATIONS 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: ERIK SZPILKA
• Phone: (703) 601-5826
• Email: [email protected]