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This position is a Forensic Accountant (FA) who reports to the Forensic Auditing Manager (FAM). The FA manages forensic accounting activity in the Office of Management (OM) and conducts investigations relating to NSF programs, grants, contracts, and operations pursuant to Federal statutes and NSF regulations.
02/20/2020 to 02/24/2020
$102,663 - $113,465 per year
GS 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Some travel maybe required up to 20%.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
13
No
No
OIG-2020-0002
560344100
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Individuals eligible to receive selection priority through the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or Veterans eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.
Serves as a subject matter expert for forensic accounting procedures, methodologies, and theories in the identification, examination, and analysis of financial data by applying professional accounting principles, techniques, and theories to assist in the development of cases for administrative, civil, or criminal action, and formulating case settlement valuations.
Provides subject matter expertise regarding identification of improper use and/or movement of funds by awardee institutions or individual.
Assists in developing new forensic accounting methodologies. Identifies, recommends, and implements effective and efficient resolution of complex forensic accounting matters.
Translates complex financial information into articulate presentations. Develops and delivers presentations to OIG staff and internal NSF organizations.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Establishes and maintains government agency, law enforcement, and private industry contacts, and leverages these relations to advance financial investigations and share best forensic accounting practices.
Works on the referrals used to obtain contract services by reviewing the requests, obtaining understanding of case needs for services, and using subject matter experience to make recommendations for potential services to request.
Provides assistance with the preparation of subpoenas and search warrants for financial documents and data in administrative, civil, or criminal actions.
Researches and responds to questions related to forensic accounting and/or accounting anomalies to assist investigative staff throughout the lifecycle of investigations.
Prepares accurate, clear and logical reports, and develops and presents sound recommendations related to accounting aspects of OI cases and OIG-wide initiatives.
Competencies:
It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment and referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent.
You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire.
All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.
This is a non-bargaining unit position..
BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: To meet the minimum education requirement for this occupation, all candidates must have completed at least a Bachelor's Degree or higher in accounting or a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration, that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of business law.
OR
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. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts from an accredited educational institution. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in lost consideration. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:
(A). Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
(B). Certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
(C). 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 meeting the basic education requirements described above, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: demonstrated skill in utilizing professional knowledge of the theory, concepts and practices of accounting and auditing to ensure quality of work when conducting audit reviews; analyze data, draw conclusions and recommend corrective action; work as an audit team member reviewing and evaluating awardees’ grant, contract, or cooperative agreement; auditing financial operations and accounts; and providing technical guidance for financial and performance audits of agency programs.
You must meet the minimum education requirements as described in “Qualifications."
Relocation Expenses will not be paid.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):
ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least “Very Good” on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form.
Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources
Veteran's Preference:
If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the required documentation as specified on the SF-15.
NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary.
For additional information on the NSF eRecruit system, please visit our NSF eRecruit Applicant Guide.
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.
The Selected Candidate(s) may be subject to a background investigation.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Ratings will be assigned based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire. In some cases, additional assessment processes may be used.
Review your resume and responses carefully. Responses that are not fully supported by the information in your application package may result in adjustments to your score. A Human Resources Representative will validate the qualifications of those candidates eligible to be referred to the selecting official.
Applicants eligible for selection preference under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) must meet the agency definition of "well qualified." At NSF, this means a score of 90.0 or higher.
In the merit promotion selection process, due weight will be given to incentive awards and performance appraisals.
All applicants must submit a resume, in any format they choose, and may also submit a cover letter.
If you are requesting special employment consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must submit documentation provided by your current or former employing agency verifying your eligibility for that program (e.g., RIF separation notice, Certificate of Expected Separation, or other proof of eligibility for priority selection); an SF-50 showing the current or former position, grade level, promotion potential, and duty location and the most current performance appraisal including the performance rating.
Veterans should submit a DD-214 (Member-4 copy); and if applicable, the Department of Veterans Affairs Notice of Compensable Disability Rating from applicants requesting consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), Veteran Recruitment Act (VRA), or the disabled veterans appointing authority.
All applicants should submit a performance appraisals. If you do not possess or are unable to submit a performance appraisal at the time of application submission, further requests will be made during the interview and selection process
You must submit proof of meeting the basic education requirement described in the QUALIFICATIONS paragraph. Therefore, you should submit TRANSCRIPTS (unofficial copies are acceptable) or a DIPLOMA that verifies that the requirement is met.
All faxing/uploading must be completed before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the vacancy closing date. If you are faxing your information, please use extreme care in dialing the fax number to assure we receive your information. You will receive an email confirmation of receipt of your faxed/uploaded document(s).
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.
Your application should be submitted online and must be completed and all required documents successfully faxed (or uploaded) before 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date. You must answer all of the job-related questions to ensure full consideration for this position. For more detailed information, please review our https://beta.nsf.gov/careers/how-apply/e-recruit-frequently-asked-questions
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