Serves as the Senior Auditor located in the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Headquarters, Internal Review Office. The primary purpose of this position is to The primary purpose of this position is to function as a Senior Auditor responsible for conducting financial, performance (efficiency and program), and systems audits for DeCA activities which include Agency headquarters, field operating activities, commissaries, central distribution centers, and store operations.

Duties

This is a developmental position. Work assignments are progressively complex and intended to broaden your skills and provide you with practical experience to prepare you to perform at the target grade level. At the target grade level, the major duties are: Conduct financial, performance (efficiency and program) and systems audits. Examine financial records, management controls, policies and procedures. Provide expert advice and directs other auditors and suggest new approaches. Make recommendations to Agency management officials. Detect fraud, waste and abuse. Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of work processes. This position offers promotion potential to a higher grade. To prepare you for the higher grade, work assignments will be progressively more complex. After meeting all qualifications and requirements for the next grade level and with your supervisor's recommendation, you may be promoted without further competition. However, promotion is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet the minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favorable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Physical Requirements: The work is principally sedentary; however, it may require some walking throughout commissary facilities in order to validate inventories, check the existence of equipment and property, and observe receiving procedures.
• Individual selected must be able to maintain eligibility for a secret clearance
• Temporary duty travel is a mandatory requirement of the position. Conducting site visits and audit fieldwork at DeCA zones, distribution centers and stores requires IR Auditors to travel 50% of the time to CO NUS and OCONUS locations

Qualifications

In accordance with the Individual Occupational Requirements for this series, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/auditing-series-0511/, to qualify for this position you must possess one of the following basic requirements (by the closing date of this announcement): (A) Degree: accounting; or a degree 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR (B) 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: (1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; (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, 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 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. In addition to the above requirement, per OPM's qualification standards for professional and scientific positions, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards, to qualify for this position you must also possess one of the following (by the closing date of the announcement) To qualify for the GS-11 position your resume and supporting documents must show that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level or equivalent to at least GS-9 under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. OR 3 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education OR Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree Examples of qualifying Specialized experience for GS-11: Determining the accuracy and reliability of accounts, records, reports and validity of supporting data. Advises Lead Auditor of conflicts that need to be elevated to higher command levels.. For the GS-12; One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience: In addition to meeting the qualifications outlined above, you must also meet the following requirements: Examples of specialized experience for the GS-12: Prepares audit report and detailed working papers in support of the audit in accordance with GAO Standards. Conducting an integrated analysis of complex operations and various accounting systems for compliance with governing rules and regulations Consolidating findings of individual multi-location reports into one comprehensive summary report Confirming compliance with laws, directives, policies and systems Considers, documents, and resolves issues raised by clients on factual matters to ensure balanced and accurate presentation of results in project reports. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Audit Planning and ManagementCommunicationConcepts, Policies and Principles of AuditIORMinimum Qualifications GS-11Minimum Qualifications GS-12 Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Work environment: Work is done primarily in an office setting, except when performing various audit steps onsite at any of the commissaries worldwide Telework eligible: Yes, determined by agency policy Remote work eligible: No

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?

You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

For the GS-12 grade level You may not use education to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address DECA HQ 1300 Eisenhower Street Fort Gregg-Adams, VA 23801 US
• Name: DeCA HQ Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2331
• Email: [email protected]