The purpose of this position is to serve as a Performance Auditor of the OIG for programmatic issues that require examination by a professional. Performs routine or limited quick response audits, consulting and advisory services, risk management, liaison with external audit organizations, audit compliance and follow-up. This position is part of a GG-9/11/12/13 developmental program.

Duties

This position may be filled at either GG-09, GG-11, GG-12 or GG-13 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent. As an Auditor, you will: * Perform audits of internal departments to review and appraise systems, operations, financial activities, and compliance to safeguard assets, enhance the control environment, ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines, and increase productivity. * Perform audits using appropriate audit techniques, analyzes data to support findings, and develops recommendations to correct deficiencies; prepares comprehensive audit work papers documenting audit work performed. * Determine internal audit scope and designs risk-based audit programs. * Demonstrate skill and ability in reviewing the suitability of internal control design, identifying areas of weakness and designing compensating controls and process improvements. * Discuss audit findings with responsible organizational elements, technical representatives and others to develop constructive final report; prepares a comprehensive final report summarizing the audit results. * Meet with top management officials to present audit findings, explain the significance of conclusions, and justify recommendations. Assists in obtaining written responses to recommendations from management officials and follows-up with management officials to ensure corrections are made in a timely manner. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Auditing: Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program results audits 2. Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. 4. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 5. Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. 6. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 7. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 8. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position.
• Designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.
• Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Agency requirements of this certification program.
• This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: Auditing Series 0511 (opm.gov) and General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 03/18/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. GG-9: You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-07 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with government programs and their governing statutes, regulations, and practices sufficient to perform audit assignments using auditing methods and techniques such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); Experience performing special audit assignments, researching directives, laws, regulations and operating instructions of an organizational functions or systems, verifying appropriateness of charges, performing analysis of information and preparing audit working papers; Experience preparing an outline of problems identified in working papers with the assistance of a supervisor. GG-11: You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-09 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with government programs and their governing statutes, regulations, and practices sufficient to perform audit assignments using auditing methods and techniques such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); Experience performing special audit assignments, researching directives, laws, regulations and operating instructions of an organizational functions or systems, verifying appropriateness of charges, performing analysis of information and preparing audit working papers; Experience preparing an outline of problems identified in working papers with the assistance of a supervisor; Skill in planning and carrying out routine work, making minor adaptations to procedures and accepted practices related to performance audits; Proficiency in preparing and submitting official reports, correspondence and complete and adequate working papers; Experience participating in inspections and reviewing fiscal and related accounts to determine compliance; Demonstrated experience reviewing and examining contracts, purchase orders, and collection procedures; preparing accurate and complete reports of completed reviews. GG-12: You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-11 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience with government programs and their governing statutes, regulations, and practices sufficient to perform audit assignments using auditing methods and techniques such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); Experience performing special audit assignments, researching directives, laws, regulations and operating instructions of an organizational functions or systems, verifying appropriateness of charges, performing analysis of information and preparing audit working papers; Performs complex professional audit activities involving the analysis of the accounting records. Advanced experience and knowledge conducting in-depth research and analysis in the coordination and resolution of audit problems; Proficiency in preparing and submitting official reports, correspondence and complete and adequate working papers; Experience participating in inspections and reviewing fiscal and related accounts to determine compliance; Demonstrated experience reviewing and examining contracts, purchase orders, and collection procedures; preparing accurate and complete reports of completed reviews; Experience providing advice, guidance, assistance, and direction to lower-grade auditors in the unit; Experience providing unprogrammed, quick reaction troubleshooting capabilities wherein the objective is to prevent serious problems from developing. GG-13: You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Expert experience developing and applying auditing techniques and methodologies; Advanced experience developing risk assessments, audit plans, and internal control reviews to identify the most significant internal control improvements; Experience with government programs and their governing statutes, regulations, and practices sufficient to perform audit assignments using auditing methods and techniques such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS); Experience performing special audit assignments, researching directives, laws, regulations and operating instructions of an organizational functions or systems, verifying appropriateness of charges, performing analysis of information and preparing audit working papers; Experience preparing an outline of problems identified in working papers with the assistance of a supervisor; Experience participating in inspections and reviewing fiscal and related accounts to determine compliance; Demonstrated experience reviewing and examining contracts, purchase orders, and collection procedures; preparing accurate and complete reports of completed reviews; Interviewing employees, managers, and other officials involved with a program, activity or function being reviewed; Reviewing work or reports of junior staff to ensure it includes evidence to support findings; Preparing and presenting reports, briefings, and testimony that cover management issue; Experience performing a variety of audits that are usually without precedent and require the use of advanced auditing techniques in gathering and evaluating pertinent data.

Education

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 0511:

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.

*NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

If substituting education for experience at the GG-09 level, you must possess a masters or equivalent degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree, if related. If substituting education for experience at the GG-11 level, you must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher graduate education leading to such a degree.

If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Superior Academic Achievement does not apply to DCIPS positions.

Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]