Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Audit Manager providing professional audit services covering broad organizational and system programs. Assignments require problem definition analysis, planning, coordination, and problem resolution involving a number of organizational entities.

Duties

Plans highly complex audits covering broadly related and highly complex functions of a large multi-mission activity and develops the audit program to be applied by auditors at various locations selected for review. Provides technical expertise and assistance to field auditors during the application phase of highly complex audits. Prepares summary audit reports, which present AF wide findings, causes, and effects and cite applicable regulations. Performs other assigned tasks and special projects.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• At a minimum, qualification requirements stipulated by the US Office of Personnel Management for the Auditing Series -0511 must be met.
• Safeguards sensitive information and files.
• Employee may be required to work extended or other than normal duty hours to include evenings and weekends and may be subject to recall.
• Work may require extensive travel away from the normal duty station.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with these requirements.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. or Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes mastery of a professional knowledge of the theory, practices, methods, and techniques of accounting and auditing; and knowledge of organizational or program practices, policies, and functions. Knowledge is sufficient to independently plan, conduct, and analyze evaluations of agency operational programs, or industrial operations and their related accounting systems. Skill in planning and developing the audit, interpreting findings, and developing or modifying techniques to resolve a broad variety of problems. Knowledge of methods to identify conditions affecting mission capability and to make recommendations to improve efficiency. Knowledge to comprehensively plan, analyze, determine cost/benefit relationships involving complex audits covering broadly related and highly complex functions of a large multi-mission activity. Some of these findings may be recurring and will require developing creative solutions to controversial problems, where other recommendations may have failed in the past. Ability to coordinate the activities and findings of a group of auditors and to provide expert advice on the interpretation of accounting and audit regulations and their application to controversial problems. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Professional comprehensive knowledge of the principles, theories, techniques, and practices of accounting, management, and auditing to independently plan and conduct audit efforts in different locations and at different organizational management levels. Knowledge of current trends and developments in the auditing profession within the government, public accounting firms, and industry. Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards, agency practices, policies, and functions. Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and techniques of statistical sampling. Skill in planning and developing the audit, interpreting findings, and developing and modifying methods and techniques to resolve a variety of issues. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; conduct interviews; and maintain good working relationships. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AF Audit Agency - Pentagon 1720 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]