Clarification from the agency

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

As a AUDITOR (TEAM LEAD) you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform audits of internal departments to review and appraise systems, operations, financial activities, and compliance to safeguard assets, enhance the control environment, ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines, and increase productivity.
• Perform audits using appropriate audit techniques, analyzes data to support findings, and develops recommendations to correct deficiencies; prepares comprehensive audit work papers documenting audit work performed.
• Determine internal audit scope and designs risk-based audit programs.
• Demonstrate skill and ability in reviewing the suitability of internal control design, identifying areas of weakness and designing compensating controls and process improvements.
• Discuss audit findings with responsible organizational elements, technical representatives and others to develop constructive final report; prepares a comprehensive final report summarizing the audit results.
• Meet with top management officials to present audit findings, explain the significance of conclusions, and justify recommendations. Assists in obtaining written responses to recommendations from management officials and follows-up with management officials to ensure corrections are made in a timely manner.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• 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
• SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: For more information http://www.sss.gov
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81,
• Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.
• Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Agency 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

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 requirement 11/02/2020

(A) Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.

OR

(B) 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: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

Additionally, the experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened based on OPM's Group Qualification Standards for Professional and Scientific positions: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards. The competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position are described below.
Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position by 11/02/2020. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, and will typically be demonstrated by working at, or immediately below the level of the job being advertised, for a year or more. The previous work experience must clearly demonstrate the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience required for this position is:

• Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing and other management-related systems and their interrelationships. Possesses a broad-based knowledge of the requirements of associated multiple application areas (e.g., NISPOM, Personnel Security, Suitability, Credentialing, and Adjudication). This would also include an in-depth knowledge of the organization, missions and functions of the DoD and its support structures. Extensive knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and management techniques in order to audit data inputs; plan, organize, conduct and/or direct complex analyses with undefined scopes; and ultimately develop detailed, functional user requirements. Good communication skills in order to interact with high-ranking officials to settle controversial issues regarding DCSA programs.

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:

1. Auditing 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. Customer Service

• Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

4. Leadership

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

5. Problem Solving

• Identifies and analyzes problems; uses sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements.

How you will be evaluated

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

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.