SUPERVISORY AUDITOR

Department of Defense

Fort Meade, MD, United States

$126.3K-$181.2K a year

Full-time

Part-time

Summary

The Assistant IG for Audits, Inspections & Evaluations under the Office of Inspector General, is responsible for a variety of complex analysis actions and initiatives.

The incumbent will be required to independently analyze data, data sources, provide reports to management and senior leaders, engage a wide range of audiences, build relationships with stakeholders, promote technical innovation, provide support to emergent requirements, & assist with developing & enhancing analyzation methods.

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

08 / 30 / 2024 to 09 / 09 / 2024

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Salary

$126,341 - $181,216 per year

Pay scale & grade

GG 14

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Locations

1 vacancy in the following locations :

Fort Meade, MD
Boyers, PA
Quantico, VA
Remote job
Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)
0511 Auditing
Supervisory status
Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test
Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS) / High Risk

Trust determination process
National security
Financial disclosure
Bargaining unit status
Announcement number

DCSA-24-12530775-P

Control number

807034900

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This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to : All U.S Citizens.

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Duties

This position is the Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections and Evaluations (AI&E).

Serves as a member of the OIG leadership team & advisor for Audits, Inspections and Evaluations, providing the IG, Deputy IG, and OIG staff with policy advice and professional insight on AI&E activities, requiring leadership & collaboration with auditors, inspectors, attorneys, investigators, analysts, specialists, and admin staff.
Advises the IG and Deputy IG on the progress of AI&E activities and recommends changes in the OIG policy, program, or operating procedures.
Proposes objectives for annual audit plans that include assessments of program effectiveness, economy, and efficiency; internal control;

compliance and prospective analyses.

Receives, coordinates, and responds to Requests for Information (RFI), draft reports, corrective action plans (CAP) and other ongoing communications and correspondence in conjunction with External Engagements.
Oversees a team of Auditors, Inspectors, and support personnel and is responsible for supervising, planning, and organizing audits and providing direction and technical / professional guidance to audit teams.
Resolves minor complaints and disciplinary issues. Recommends training needs of audit team members and provides input to performance standards and appraisals.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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 3 Certified position. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense 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) 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 09 / 09 / 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.

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-13 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 supervising, planning, and organizing audits and providing direction and technical / professional guidance to audit teams;
advanced experience coordinating, directing, and evaluating the work of a team of auditors; ensuring program operates in compliance with established auditing standards, such as Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS);
conducting presentations, participating in working groups dealing with audit matters, serving on process action teams or process improvement groups;
conducting meetings with all levels of staff regarding exit conferences to present audit conclusions, defend results, justify recommendations, answer questions on audit methodologies, and resolve differences;
interpreting policies and procedures developed in response to inquiries and personal liaison with external audit agencies;

demonstrated collaboration and development of effective working relationships.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies :

1. Audit Planning and Management : Develop and / or evaluate audit programs to ensure an appropriate risk-based audit approach, monitor audit progress and review working papers and audit reports to ensure audits are properly documented and accomplished in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) or other applicable guidance.

2. Audit Reporting : Analyze, reconcile and prepare audit information to produce required audit reports, statements and other documentation in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) or Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).

3. Concepts, Policies and Principles of Audit : Apply the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), fiscal law, internal controls, policies, standards, procedures, regulations, and / or principles to complete audit objectives.

4. Decision Making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions;

commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

5. Leadership : Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

6. Problem Solving : Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

7. Oral and Written Communication : Demonstrates the ability to clearly and effectively articulate and present facts, ideas, issues and analyses to a wide range of audiences;

makes clear and convincing oral presentations; prepares succinct and well-organized papers, briefings and documentation to promote decisions.

Education

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 0511 :

A degree in 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 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 : 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

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

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Foreign Education : For further information, click on the following link :

https : / / sites.ed.gov / international / recognition-of-foreign-qualifications /

Additional information

VETERANS PREFERENCE / CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL

In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause.

Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.

NOTE : Active duty military members are not eligible for appointment unless currently on terminal leave.

Other Notes :

Re-employed Annuitant : This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at : https : / / www.

esd.whs.mil / Portals / 54 / Documents / DD / issuances / 140025 / 1400.25-V300.pdf

Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.

If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.

If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.

Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.

All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.

e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.

Resumes should NOT include : Classified information / SSN / Photo of yourself / personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc / Encrypted digitally signed docs).

Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.

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Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information.

Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience

For each work experience you list, make sure you include :

Start and end dates (including the month and year).
The number of hours you worked per week.
The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.
Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement.

Your experience needs to address every required qualification.

If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed not referred for this position.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement.

If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and / or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at :

https : / / www.dla.mil / Portals / 104 / Documents / Careers / downloads / DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.).

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED :

1. Your resume :

If area of consideration is limited to the local commuting area, you must reside OR be currently employed within a reasonable distance of the advertised position's location(s).

Please ensure your resume reflects your current home address and / or employer's address as this will be used to determine the area of consideration eligibility requirement when an SF50 is not applicable

Narrative responses in the assessment questionnaire do not replace content in your resume or vise a versa. Experience must be described in both places for qualification determinations.

Your resume must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., Month / Year to present). (See How You will be Evaluated)
For additional information see : What to include in your resume.

2. Transcripts

This position has a degree or education requirement, so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript
College transcript(s) required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.

3. Veteran's Documents

If applying for Veteran's preference, please provide a copy of your DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
Future Military Retirees : You are required to submit a copy of your official Retirement (NOTE : Member 4 Copy is preferred, but we will accept copies that show character of service i.

e. honorable or general-under honorable conditions. The Member 1 copy will not be accepted), OR if your DD214 has yet to be approved, a Retirement Letter will be accepted up to 120 days prior to retirement signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters which must include your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge, Character of Service (i.e. honorable).

IF, you are taking leave prior to your retirement date, you must provide a copy of your approved terminal leave request form (must show Terminal or Other- Transition) or the Approved Terminal / Other-Transition Leave Start Date must be indicated on your Retirement Letter.

If you are not taking leave prior to your separation date you are not required to provide a terminal leave request form or indicate a Leave Start Date on your Statement of Service.

Future Military Separatees (Not Retiring) : You are required to submit a copy of your official DD214 (NOTE : Member 4 Copy is preferred, but we will accept copies that show character of service i.

e. honorable or general-under honorable conditions. The Member 1 copy will not be accepted), OR if your DD214 has yet to be approved, a copy of your most recent active duty orders for separation or a statement of service letter will be accepted up to 120 days prior to separation which must reflect the Type of Discharge, and Character of Service (i.e. honorable).

IF, you are taking leave prior to your separation date, you must provide a copy of your approved terminal leave request form (must show Terminal or Other-Transition) or the Approved Terminal / Other-Transition Leave Start Date must be indicated on your Statement of Service.

If you are not taking leave prior to your separation date you are not required to provide a terminal leave request form or indicate a Leave Start Date on your Statement of Service.

4. SF-50 :

If applicable, all current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.

e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.

Failure to provide latest SF50 will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.

1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.

2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.

3. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To review the status of an application through USAJOBS :

1. Log into your USAJOBS account

2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application

3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager.

The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including : assessment(s) and the status, supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.

Agency contact information

DCSA Servicing Team

Phone 614-692-2886 Email [email protected]

Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

27130 Telegraph Road

Quantico, VA 22134

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Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification.

A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.

All applicants reviewed and / or referred will receive a notification letter.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE : If you submit a resume but no questionnaire, you cannot be considered for the position. If you submit a questionnaire but no resume, you cannot be considered for the position.

Your application will be appropriately documented and you will be removed from further competition against this announcement.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS : Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

Note : Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement.

Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request

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Required Documents

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at :

https : / / www.dla.mil / Portals / 104 / Documents / Careers / downloads / DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED :

1. Your resume :

If area of consideration is limited to the local commuting area, you must reside OR be currently employed within a reasonable distance of the advertised position's location(s).

Narrative responses in the assessment questionnaire do not replace content in your resume or vise a versa. Experience must be described in both places for qualification determinations.

Your resume must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.

For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the dates of employment (i.e., Month / Year to present). (See How You will be Evaluated)
For additional information see : What to include in your resume.

2. Transcripts

This position has a degree or education requirement, so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript
College transcript(s) required if qualifying based on education. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the lists of classes and credits earned.

3. Veteran's Documents

If applying for Veteran's preference, please provide a copy of your DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
Future Military Retirees : You are required to submit a copy of your official Retirement (NOTE : Member 4 Copy is preferred, but we will accept copies that show character of service i.

If you are not taking leave prior to your separation date you are not required to provide a terminal leave request form or indicate a Leave Start Date on your Statement of Service.

Future Military Separatees (Not Retiring) : You are required to submit a copy of your official DD214 (NOTE : Member 4 Copy is preferred, but we will accept copies that show character of service i.

If you are not taking leave prior to your separation date you are not required to provide a terminal leave request form or indicate a Leave Start Date on your Statement of Service.

4. SF-50 :

e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.

Failure to provide latest SF50 will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements :

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.

Therefore, provide only the attendance and / or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply