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Team Leader (Auditor, AD-0511-13 or Program Analyst, AD-0343-13)

Department of Defense
Office of Inspector General
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Summary

If you would like to be a part of a Federal organization dedicated to serving our Nation and those who defend it, consider a career with the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Our vision is to be a model oversight organization in the Federal Government by leading change, speaking truth, and promoting excellence—a diverse organization, working together as one professional team, recognized as leaders in our field. The agency promotes integrity, accountability and improvement of critical DoD programs and operations to support mission accomplishment and to serve the public interest.

The Office of Auditing conducts audits on all facets of DoD operations. The work results in recommendations for reducing costs; eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse; improving performance; strengthening internal controls; and achieving compliance with laws, regulations, and policy.

The Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General Deputy Inspector General for Auditing has established the Contingency Operations (CO) Directorate (division) under the Audit Front Office.  The CO's mission will be to conduct audits in support of the Lead Inspector General for contingency operations, such as Operations Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Freedom's Sentinel (OFS).

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/24/2017 to 06/16/2017
Salary
$94,796 to - $123,234 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 13
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Alexandria, VA
2 vacancies
Travel Required
50% or less - Employees will be required to travel to contigency operations locations, such as Southwest Asia
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Temporary - Excepted Service Temporary NTE 13 Months
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential
13
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Announcement number
Lead IG 17-010
Control number
465218800

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Duties

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The Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General Deputy Inspector General for Auditing has established the Contingency Operations (CO) Directorate (division) under the Audit Front Office.  The CO's mission is to conduct audits in support of the Lead Inspector General for contingency operations, such as Operations Inherent Resolve (OIR) and Freedom's Sentinel (OFS).  Audit has multiple vacancies available within the Directorate (division) in Alexandria, VA.  The positions available are for team leaders (511 series or 343 series).  There are positions with our financial teams, as well as, opportunities for teams that conduct short term TDYs and 90-day deployments to Afghanistan.

Team Leader - develops or oversees the development of methodologies, analyses and supporting work papers that are relevant to the project objectives.  Assigns, distributes, and communicates assignments to assigned staff and ensures effective and timely completion of assignments. Duties include:

·Researches applicable laws, directives and other regulatory material to gain audit knowledge.

·Oversees a team of auditors and other appropriate staff to ensure proper application of audit techniques.

·Articulates and communicates to the assigned team the audit project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, deadlines and timeframes for completion.

·Leads assigned audit team in identifying, distributing and balancing workload and tasks among employees to accomplish overall mission.

·Serves as coach, facilitator and/or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus building activities among team members.

·Represents the team in dealing with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources and securing needed information or decisions for the supervisor on major work problems and issues that arise.

·Researches, learns and applies a wide range of qualitative and /or quantitative methods to identify, analyze and improve team effectiveness, efficiency and work products.

·Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers others, such as formal grievances and appeals, to the supervisor or an appropriate management official.

·Communicates team consensus and recommendations to the supervisor on actions affecting team and individual awards, rewards and recognition.

·Communicates to the supervisor on audit team member performance management issues/problems and to recommend/request related actions, such as assignments, reassignments, promotions, tour of duty changes, peer reviews and performance appraisals.

·Maintains security and accountability of classified information.

These positions are being filled using 5 U.S. Code § 3161 authority. The positions are temporary and available for 13-month increments. These temporary positions may be extended beyond the 13-month period based upon performance and the needs of the OIG.

Contingency Operations employees will be required to travel to contingency operations locations, such as Southwest Asia.  Travel will generally be between 2-4 weeks, and may include benefits, such as danger pay, post differential, and overtime.  Individuals applying to the financial teams, may be required to travel CONUS and/or OCONUS.  Typical travel for positions to Afghanistan will be in 90, 120, or 180 day rotations.  Benefits include, danger pay, post differential, overtime, and other relocation incentives. All candidates must meet specific requirements set forth by the related Combatant Command, such as CENTCOM, to be qualified to travel.   

If you are interested in being considered for a Contingency Operations position, please email your resume to LeadIGRecruiter@dodig.mil. In the email indicate what position you are interested in.  Also, please note whether you have a degree in accounting or related field that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting (may include up to 6 hours of business law).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • For an Auditor position, Official College Transcripts are required
  • Position is drug test designated and requires Secret security clearance
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Apply via e-mail to LeadIGRecruiter@DODIG.MIL Subject: Lead IG-17-010

 

Qualifications

Knowledge Requirements/Skills for Program Analyst (343 series)/ Auditor (511 series) position:

Your resume must clearly demonstrate that you:

Proficient knowledge of and experience in conducting performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) is required. Federal Inspector General auditing or U.S. Government Accountability Office experience is highly desirable.

Proficient knowledge of the functions, processes, and principles of management (e.g., management practices, theories, and methodology of management) sufficient to organize and develop analyses or studies that will lead to improvement of overall operations.

Proficient experience in interpersonal skills to meet and deal effectively with others at all levels of authority and exert a positive influence.

Proficient experience in communicating complex and technical information orally and in writing.

Proficient experience in conducting the activities outlined in the duties section above.

If you're applying for an Auditor (511 series) position - Official College Transcripts Required:

Basic Requirement:  A degree in accounting or 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.)

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A qualifying combination of education and experience: 4 years of accounting experience or a combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html websites.

 

 

 

How you will be evaluated

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

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