Clarification from the agency

Open to current and former federal employees and special appointing authorities listed above.

• Serves under a Program Director or Project Manager and is responsible for performing broad and complex assignments in any matters relating to the development, improvement, evaluation, accomplishment, and use of audits performed on behalf of the DoD.
• Interprets DoD audit policies and other standards, providing for consistent application throughout all DoD audit organizations, including the DCAA with over 4,000 auditors, the Military Department Audit Agencies with up 800 auditors, and non-Federal
• Interprets DoD audit policies and other standards, providing consistent application throughout the DoD audit organizations, including the DCAA with over 4,000 auditors, Military Department Agencies with up to 800 auditors, and non-Federal auditors.
• Develops, reviews, and revises DoD directives, instructions, manuals and such other guidance as necessary relating to DoD audit organizations, and contracting officer actions on DoD audit reports.
• Represents EVAL and the DoD OIG in dealings with DoD senior officials, the Government Accountability Office, and other Government agencies and outside organizations with respect to audit matters in assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Performs oversight of DoD and non-Federal auditors engaged in providing audit services on behalf of the DoD. Plans and coordinates the oversight effort, and independently prepares reports on the results, including well-reasoned recommendations.
• Reviews management responses to determine whether or not corrective actions taken or proposed by management is adequate. Also evaluates management non-concurrences and ensures that the DIG EVAL position is defensible.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as Security designation level such as Noncritical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov) .
• Prior to entry on duty or at some point thereafter, new DoD civilian employees MAY be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19, subject to such exceptions as required by law.
• More details regarding vaccine requirements can be found at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Selected candidates will receive further information during the job offer process.
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
• Current DoD civilian employees are not required to submit to drug testing if moving from one Testing Designated Position (TDP) to another with no break in service, unless deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

Degree: 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 accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting 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, 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 3 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.

Specialized Experience Definition:

Time in Grade:
For entry at the GS-11 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level:

Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to apply auditing concepts and methodologies, plans and carries out assignments assigned in order to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information, and data analysis. Possesses knowledge of the laws; executive orders; regulations, service directives, and instructions governing audits and evaluations. Ability to write clear and concise evaluation audit products, and deliver written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes.

Time in Grade:
For entry at the GS-12 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level:

Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to develop project plans, execute plans, gather and analyze data, develop recommendations and corrective action, and work with clients reviewed and other project stakeholders and participants within Audit Oversight. Applies auditing concepts and methodologies, plans and carries out assignments assigned in order to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information, and data analysis. Possesses knowledge of the laws; executive orders; regulations, Service directives, and instructions governing audits and evaluations developed and carried out at all levels. Ability to write clear and concise evaluations, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. Individually or as a team member creates draft memoranda, staff working papers, briefings, and final reports for leadership approval. Develops and presents audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Leadership.

Time in Grade:
For entry at the GS-13 level, you must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level:
Specialized Experience is defined as the ability to develop project plans, execute plans, gather and analyze data, develop recommendations and corrective action, and work with clients reviewed and other project stakeholders and participants within evaluations and audit oversight. Applies auditing concepts and methodologies, plans and carries out assignments assigned in order to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information, and data analysis. Skilled in audit preparations direct and advise in the execution of complex and comprehensive audits. Possesses knowledge of the laws; executive orders; regulations, Service directives, and instructions governing audit and evaluation complementary programs developed and carried out at all levels. Ability to write clear and concise audits and evaluations, and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes. Individually or as a team member creates draft memoranda, staff working papers, briefings, and final reports for leadership approval or reviews those prepared by other team members. Develops and presents audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations to Leadership.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp.

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) is qualifying. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Applicants who have held a non-temporary General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade restriction.

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, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Auditing
• Creative Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Reading Comprehension