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Seeking inclusive, impactful and challenging assignments with focus on specialized training, career development while working for an agency ranked in the top 25% of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government? Join the elite cadre of professionals who have made DCAA their employer of choice - performing audits of government contracts, ensuring taxpayers get the best value for each dollar spent protecting the Nation. Visit https://www.dcaa.mil/Careers/How-to-Apply/ for more details.
Learn more about this agency11/01/2022 to 04/28/2023
$46,696 - $89,835 per year
GS 7 - 11
Many vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
12
No
Yes
DCAA-23-HQ-11693154
685040000
Applicants may substitute education for Specialized Experience as follows:
For the GS-07: One year of progressively higher level graduate education with major study in accounting, auditing, or related discipline, or superior academic achievement.
For the GS-09: A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or LL.B. or J.D. with major study in accounting, auditing, or related discipline.
For the GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be use to meet total experience requirements.
You may apply to this vacancy if you are scheduled to graduate prior to June 30, 2023. Your transcript or an official letter from the registrar's office must include the date your degree is scheduled to be conferred. Applications without this documentation will not be considered. *NOTE: Your official transcript or an official letter from the registrar's office indicating your graduation MUST be provided prior to your entrance on duty.
Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive priority consideration at the FPL of GS-12 and if selected, placed at the FPL. MSP applicants may be required to take an additional assessment.
Selectee's permanent duty station will be determined at time of selection.
Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
Conditions of Employment: The positions filled from this announcement will involve working with Defense Contractors and may be located at a Contractor location. Due to this, there are conditions of employment which preclude any affiliation with the Contractor to which you may be assigned. If selected for this position, you must comply with the independence standards contained in the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) in all matters related to the assigned audit work at the contractor named in your tentative offer letter. You can review the GAGAS Independence standards in Chapter 3 of the standards at http://gao.gov/assets/590/587281.pdf.
In addition, you must be free of any financial conflict with the Contractor to which you may be assigned. You must take action to divest any conflicts prior to appointment. Selected new hires must sign a written agreement upon appointment, stating that they understand this requirement. Failure to do so will be the basis for termination during the initial probationary period. For further guidance on Federal Government Ethics and Conflicts of Interest please see the following link: http://www.oge.gov/Topics/Financial-Conflicts-of-Interest-and-Impartiality/Employees-Entering-Government/
Travel: Some travel is required. Travel is typically local; however, some overnight travel may be required. Mobile auditor positions may require extensive travel (50% - 75%) between contractor locations. Government vehicles are not provided for use by DCAA mobile auditors.
Mobility Agreement: Assignment changes are an inherent part of career development and training for these positions. Auditors may rotate within commuting areas where sufficiently diverse work assignments are available.
Financial Management Certification: Selectees must meet the requirements of the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program. The FM Certification Program is a course-based program consisting of three certification levels. Level 2 certification must normally be completed within two years of the selectee's employment start date.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification (DAWIA): You must have achieved DAWIA certification in Program Management or alternatively, you must have the ability to obtain the required certification for this position within 24 months of appointment.
Salary: The salaries noted in this announcement are the base salary and locality pay for the Rest of U.S. pay schedule at the GS-07, step 01 and the GS-11, step 10 levels. The General Schedule (GS) basic pay schedule varies by geographic locality. To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/payleave/salaries-wages/.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates.
Competencies:
Applicants must provide a complete application package which includes:
1. Resume: you are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by attaching in your USAJOBS account or uploading in your Application Manager account.
2. Completed Occupational Assessment Questionnaire
3. Transcripts and/or Certifications: All applicants, including current agency employees/Contractors, must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experience and must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume. Applicants must also submit documentation for proof of meeting the minimum education requirement. For additional information on acceptable documents, click here Transcripts and Certifications. Transcripts must be submitted at time of application.
4. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible:Military Spouse Preference applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
Applicants may update their application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period by returning to their USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
Verifying Application Status: To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account: https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login. All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
NOTE: Failure to submit a complete application package including all required documentation by11:59 PM (EST) on 4/28/2023 may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify your application is complete: log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. Human Resources will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
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.
Please read the entire announcement and all of the instructions before you begin the application process. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11693154
The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
All information included in the resume and Occupational Questionnaire is subject to review and verification. Human Resources will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated by information provided in the Occupational Questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have misrepresented your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position and, if you're already an employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from Federal service.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/685040000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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Auditing defense contracts is unlike anything you'll do or see in the financial world. Before an aircraft carrier sails out to sea for the first time or the next generation of F35s takes to the skies, we've been on board. Before a new medevac helicopter lifts off, we've seen it being made. Whether its weapons, aircraft, ships, tanks, uniforms, satellites - we conduct independent assessments to ensure our military gets the best value for its money. Our auditors provide a unique service to our country and make a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.
As a federal agency, DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, social security, and 401k; health, life, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy a business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, transit subsidies and the opportunity to telecommute. As a federal employee, you will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits
This position is being filled under Direct-Hire Authority for Financial Management Experts. DCAA has delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to directly appoint qualified candidates possessing a finance, accounting, management, actuarial science degree or a related degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study, or equivalent experience, related to the functions of the position to be filled.
