The Quality improvement Unit (QUI)'s mission is to facilitate the improvement of Agency operations through the following measures: Expand the Agency's project management capacity and accountability, Ensure the timely and appropriate development and management of Agency directives, Provide quality assurance/improvement oversight for identified mission critical functions, and Manage business process improvement initiatives.

Duties

Performs or assists in conducting audit evaluations such as reviews, surveys, studies, analyses, or examinations of programs or activities, to provide information to managers for decision making purposes; for use in making recommendations for improvements to programs, policies, or procedures; and for use in taking administrative action. Independently plans, establishes, and executes risk-based audit engagements following the generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS). Monitors administrative control systems and line or operating programs to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Analyzes and evaluates, on a quantitative or qualitative basis, the effectiveness of programs or operations in meeting established goals, measures, and objectives. Designs and/or maintains methods, approaches, and processes to implement the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) and provides a means for the agency to analyze its resources in relation to its performance results. Performs or assists in the systematic examination and appraisal of the economy and efficiency of agency operations, effectiveness in achieving program results, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and the adequacy and reliability of program reporting. Monitors the progress of corrective actions taken by component leaders and provides periodic updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
• Background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 calendar day of the closing date of this announcement
• CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• Bargaining Unit Status: Not Eligible
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.
• This is not a virtual or remote position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location which is Washington D.C. (District of Columbia).

Qualifications

All applicants MUST meet one of the basic qualification requirements described below for this position: BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A. Applicants must show successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in accounting, auditing; or a degree including 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 semester hours may include up to 6 semester hours of credit in business law. Transcript must include date degree was awarded or conferred. OR B. Combination of education and experience--at least four (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: 1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 semester hours of business law; (provide transcripts) 2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; OR 3. 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, (provide transcripts), 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 successful completion of the four-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. (provide transcripts) GS-12 level: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, applicants must meet the following: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11 or pay band in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to conduct comprehensive financial, performance, information technology, and contract audits to promote compliance, efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability in the administration of programs and operations. For example, schedules and resolves audit/inspection issues and activities for organizations encompassing a major agency component. Develops, presents, and defends alternative approaches to program problems. GS-13 level: In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement, applicants must meet the following: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12 or pay band in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to conduct complex and potentially precedent-setting audits requiring the development of new audit methods, techniques, and criteria. For example, develops new methods of auditing constantly changing program operations to identify and report on liabilities or deficiencies, ineffective management controls, and poor compliance with new or established regulations. Reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating the activities of various departments or agency organizations, contractors, state and local agencies, and functional programs or activities. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time-in-grade requirement. Applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or higher grade in Federal Service to qualify for the GS-12. Applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service to qualify for the GS-13. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or 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 than 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. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address CSOSA 800 North Capitol Street NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20002 US
• Name: Vanessa Willis
• Phone: 202-220-5443
• Email: [email protected]