The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) performs contract audits for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal agencies; and provides accounting and financial advisory services regarding contracts/ subcontracts to all DoD Components responsible for procurement and contract administration. Its work benefits our men and women in uniform and the American taxpayer.
Summary
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) performs contract audits for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal agencies; and provides accounting and financial advisory services regarding contracts/ subcontracts to all DoD Components responsible for procurement and contract administration. Its work benefits our men and women in uniform and the American taxpayer.
Serves as the Corporate Audit Directorate - Northrup Grumman.
With the aid of the Deputy Corporate Director, directs and manages the operation of the assigned Corporate, with a $40 million annual operating budget.
Ensures the coverage of mission critical contract audit and financial advisory services in support of the National Defense and related contracts with major Defense contractors.
Directs the contract audits and assessments of U.S. Government contractors' systems for adequacy, accuracy and the acceptability of incurred and proposed contract costs in accordance with GAGAS and in compliance with the FAR.
Through scientific statistical risk analysis procedures, tempered with expert judgment, assures that resources are properly assigned to subordinate field elements in a manner designed to achieve maximum payoff to the Government.
Approves highly sensitive audit reports having intense congressional or DoD policy level interest.
Meets with high-level DoD, contractor and procurement officials to resolve significant technical problems which, because of their magnitude, sensitivity or precedent-setting nature, require top level management intervention.
Represents the Corporate or DCAA in meetings with DoD and other Federal agency officials, foreign, state, and local officials, leaders of civic groups, senior level officials from major Defense contractors, and other top-management officials.
Oversees the Corporate's personnel, financial, information and other resources management and administrative services programs to assure that they adequately support the Corporate's audit mission.
Must submit a narrative statement addressing the ECQs and Technical Qualifications.
Bachelor's degree with major in accounting or equivalent with 24 hours in accounting.
Qualifications
Eligibility for this position will be based on meeting the basic education requirements below and clear and comprehensive indication that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to carry out the duties and assignments of the position. Applicants must meet the basic education requirements and possess the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities listed in the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications paragraphs below.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
Applicants will be evaluated in the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below which are broadly applicable to SES positions throughout the Federal Government. All applicants must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs. Narratives should be limited to no more than 2 pages per each ECQ for a total of 10 pages. For detailed information on submitting the ECQs, please review OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications. OPM Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates, current career SES members or former career SES members who are eligible for reinstatement to a career-reserved position need not submit an ECQ statement.
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): All applicants must submit a narrative statement specifically addressing each of the following Technical Qualifications. Narratives should be limited to no more than two pages per each factor for a total of 6 pages. Applicants will be evaluated against each of these factors:
1. Demonstrated executive level experience in managing operations that perform a full range of highly complex professional audit, accounting, or audit advisory services.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Government or other large private organizations' professional auditing standards, principles and practices for conducting highly complex audits.
3. Extensive experience in communicating clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills in order to represent the Agency to meet and deal effectively with all levels of management in the Federal Government or large private/corporate/industry organizations, Defense Contractors, or variety of external organizations.
DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement:
In addition, DoD requires the Enterprise Perspective. The applicant must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within your application package.
Education
Degree: accounting; or a degree 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. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.").
Financial Management (FM) Certification Program:
As a condition of employment, the selectee must meet the requirements of the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program. The FM Certification Program is a course- and experience-based program consisting of three certification levels. Level 3 certification must be completed within two years of the selectee's employment start date. Also, this position is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) as a critical acquisition position Level III and acquisition position career category, Auditing.
Security Clearance
Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive. Selectee must be able to acquire and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Drug Testing: This is a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to this position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment.
1. This is a Tier 1 position. The salaries for positions found in the Tier 1 structure range from $171,268 to $195,000.
2. OPM Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates and current Career SES members need only to address the technical qualifications and need not respond to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
3. You will be required to serve a one year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period.
4. You will be paid by direct deposit to a financial organization.
5. Selectee will be required to file an annual financial disclosure statement, form OGE-278.
6. Some travel of all modes of transportation within Continental United States is required.
7. Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt
8. Bargaining Unit Position: No
9. An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational, and functional lines. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment, which requires you to be mobile. All new appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligation Agreement as a condition of employment into the SES.
10. Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive.
11. Veterans' preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
12. Permanent Change of Station Cost: Moving expenses may be authorized.
You are highly encouraged to establish a USAJOBS account and submit your application package online so that you can receive status updates. If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the quality and extent of their accomplishments, experience and education. An Executive Evaluation Panel will evaluate the resume, the Executive Core Qualifications statement and the Technical Qualifications statement for each candidate to determine the best qualified candidates who will be referred to the selecting official.
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.
1. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Narratives: written statements addressing each of the Five (5) ECQs.
2. Technical Qualifications (TQs) Narratives: written statements addressing each of the Three (3) TQs and numbered pages.
3. Resume: You must submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications for this position andpages MUST be numbered.The following information MUST be included:
Vacancy ID# 11812482
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers.
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html)
Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments, but do not send certificates, etc.
4. College Transcripts: A copy of your college transcripts must be submitted for this position. Please refer to the Education Section of this announcement. If you are a current 511, a transcript is not needed; however ALL 0511 series MUST submit a recent copy of the Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
5. If you are a current or former SES member, you MUST submit a recent copy of the Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program MUST include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL information and documents (i.e., ECQs, TQs, Resume, Transcript or other format describing your qualifications, etc., as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.
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.
You must submit all application documents by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, 02/24/2023
1. A complete application includes your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications, the Technical Qualification(s), transcripts, a resume, and any other documents listed below under "Required Documents".
Click "Apply Online" to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking "Application Status," then "More Information" for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking "Update Application" in the vacancy announcement. You must reselect your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be considered incomplete.
DCAA - HEADQUARTERS
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
1. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Narratives: written statements addressing each of the Five (5) ECQs.
2. Technical Qualifications (TQs) Narratives: written statements addressing each of the Three (3) TQs and numbered pages.
3. Resume: You must submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications for this position andpages MUST be numbered.The following information MUST be included:
Vacancy ID# 11812482
Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers.
Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html)
Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments, but do not send certificates, etc.
4. College Transcripts: A copy of your college transcripts must be submitted for this position. Please refer to the Education Section of this announcement. If you are a current 511, a transcript is not needed; however ALL 0511 series MUST submit a recent copy of the Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
5. If you are a current or former SES member, you MUST submit a recent copy of the Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50). Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program MUST include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL information and documents (i.e., ECQs, TQs, Resume, Transcript or other format describing your qualifications, etc., as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.
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.
You must submit all application documents by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, 02/24/2023
1. A complete application includes your written statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications, the Technical Qualification(s), transcripts, a resume, and any other documents listed below under "Required Documents".
Click "Apply Online" to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking "Application Status," then "More Information" for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking "Update Application" in the vacancy announcement. You must reselect your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be considered incomplete.
DCAA - HEADQUARTERS
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
