As a Contract Auditor for the CIA, you will conduct contract audits and provide business consulting services as a key member of the CIA's acquisition team. You will directly support the acquisition community by providing value added cost analysis, audit, contract and financial advisory services in support of the negotiation, administration, and settlement of the CIA's contracts.
As a Contract Auditor for the CIA, you will conduct contract audits and provide business consulting services as a key member of the CIA's acquisition team. You will directly support the acquisition community by providing value added cost analysis, audit, contract and financial advisory services in support of the negotiation, administration, and settlement of the CIA's contracts.
Using creativity, dedication, and innovation, you will harness your passion for auditing to deliver innovative and agile financial solutions in support of the CIA's global mission. You will develop your expertise in the contract auditing process, serving as an independent auditor and ensuring that the prices CIA pays for goods and services are fair and reasonable.
The CIA is committed to you and your development, and provides a variety of progressively more responsible career paths and training opportunities, enabling you to achieve your career goals while supporting mission needs.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
US citizenship required (dual national US citizens are eligible).
All positions require relocation to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
All applicants must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
All applicants must generally not have used illegal drugs within the last twelve months. The issue of illegal drug use prior to twelve months ago is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
Accounting.
Business Administration.
Business Management.
Finance.
GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
At least 24 semester credit hours of accounting coursework.
Demonstrated excellent:
Interpersonal skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Customer service.
Demonstrated ability to:
Understand and assess complex contract audit issues.
Analyze data and make audit recommendations.
Work productively, with minimal supervision, either independently or in a team environment.
Apply knowledge of accounting and auditing concepts, principles, and techniques.
Documented good credit history.
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge or experience in the following functional disciplines:
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Cost Accounting Standards.
Direct experience in federal government auditing or service with the Defense Contract Audit Agency.
Advanced degrees or professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant.
Education
Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies is required:
The following items must be attached to your on-line application (PDF format preferred):
Resume
A cover letter in which you specify your qualifications for this position. Please address why you want to work in this role and what differentiates you from other applicants
Unofficial transcripts for all degrees
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Our goal is to respond to each applicant within a 45 day period. However, the CIA receives thousands of applications each month and, unfortunately, we are not able to contact everyone within that timeframe. If you have not heard from us within 45 days, we will not be offering you a position at this time.
If there is interest in your application, CIA recruiters will initiate contact with you by phone or email. Emails from CIA recruiters will have a .gov extension. Please check your email spam filter settings or spam folder to ensure receipt of these emails.
Be prepared to undergo a thorough background investigation examining your life's history, your character, trustworthiness, reliability and soundness of judgment. We also examine your freedom from conflicting allegiances, potential to be coerced, and willingness and ability to abide by regulations governing the use, handling and the protection of sensitive information. The Agency uses the polygraph to check the veracity of this information. The hiring process also includes a thorough mental and physical medical examination in relation to performing essential job functions.
The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
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You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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