This position is located within the Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Audit, Cyberspace Operations Directorate, Ft. Meade field office.
If you do not have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, you will temporarily work at our headquarters, which is located in Alexandria, VA. Once your clearance is finalized, you will be assigned to the Ft. Meade office.
Summary
This position is located within the Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Audit, Cyberspace Operations Directorate, Ft. Meade field office.
If you do not have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance, you will temporarily work at our headquarters, which is located in Alexandria, VA. Once your clearance is finalized, you will be assigned to the Ft. Meade office.
Open to current and former federal employees, Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP Mil Spouse) eligible applicants and special appointing authorities listed above.
Position has been designated as Special Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov) .
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
Time in Grade:
For entry at the GS-07 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-05 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
For entry at the GS-09 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-07 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
For entry at the GS-11 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
For entry at the GS-12 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.
Basic Requirements:
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.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria for the GS-07 grade level: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrating skill in utilizing basic knowledge of auditing principles and procedures; working as part of an auditing team; and accomplishing basic auditing data collection. B. One year of graduate level education in auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. One full year of graduate education is the number of hours the school determines to equal one year. If this information is unavailable, 18 semester hours will be used as the standard. C. A bachelor's degree in auditing or directly related major and meet Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.). S.A.A. is based on (1) Class Standing-Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. (2) Grade-point average (G.P.A.)-Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. The final transcript must cover the period being used to determine G.P.A., i.e., all 4 years or last 2 years. (3) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society-Applicant can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed in the Association of College Honor Societies. D. A combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above. To combine education and experience, determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria for the GS-09 grade level: A. 52 weeks of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrating skill in utilizing basic knowledge of auditing principles and procedures in the planning and execution of audits; working as part of an auditing team; and accomplishing basic auditing data collection. B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. that may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. To be creditable, education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university. C. A combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above. To combine education and experience, determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria for the GS-11 grade level: A. 52 weeks of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrating skill in researching applicable laws, directives, and other regulatory material to provide assistance in planning and conducting audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), provide assistance in collecting audit data and drafting audit reports within established guidelines. Works as part of an auditing team. B. Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. C. A combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above. To combine education and experience, determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level. Then determine your education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria for the GS-12 grade level: A. 52 weeks of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: demonstrating skill in researching applicable laws, directives, and other regulatory material to plan and conduct audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), collecting audit data, drafting audit reports within established guidelines, and providing recommendations to correct deficiencies found within audit reports. Works as part of an auditing team.
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.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
For the GS-07 level, one full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
For the GS-09 level,two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
For the GS-11 level, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
For the GS-12 level, there is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GS-12 grade level.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration.
Due to the education requirement of this position, an unofficial transcript must be submitted at the time of application. If transcripts are not received, you will be rated as ineligible.
Using Education to Qualify: You MUST provide unofficial transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Pass/Fail Courses: If more that 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
Graduate Education: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
Accreditation: Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/ and U.S. Department of Education website at http://www2.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course-by-course listing along with your application. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
If you have not previously completed a probationary period with the Federal government in a similar position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 calendar days of the initial issue date of the referral list.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
PCS costs (moving expenses) not authorized to be paid.
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized by the hiring official. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
For more information on veterans' preference click here.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: Applicants must be well-qualified, which is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For more information on ICTAP, click here . If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are NOT ICTAP eligible.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the DOD Priority Placement Program.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Retired/Retiring Veterans: Please be aware that there is a 180-Day Restriction on Department of Defense (DoD) Employment of Military Retirees. A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in the DoD within 180 days after retirement unless the agency requests and is granted a waiver; the position is authorized special pay under 5 U.S.C. 3505; or a state of national emergency exists.
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.
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:
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.
For this job announcement, the following supporting documents are required and must be received by the closing date of announcement. Not all documents apply to everyone.
Resume: Show relevant experience and include where you worked, job title, series, grade, if applicable, duties, accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. DO NOT include classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos; personal information like age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed.
SF-50(s): Current or former federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, must submit a SF-50. If your SF-50 does not show you meet time-in-grade requirements or competitive status eligibility, you must submit additional SF-50s for verification. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
Performance Appraisal: Current Federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, must submit a copy of their most recent annual performance appraisal, with a final rating, received within the past 18 months. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
Transcripts: If this position has a positive education requirement or you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts, which includes name of accredited institution, grades earned, quarter or semester hours earned, and date degree conferred. If selected for a position, you'll be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts. All applicants, to include current DODIG agency employees must provide transcripts with their application.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance.
Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter from a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or a federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Veterans' Preference Documentation: If claiming preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active-duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, if you are in active-duty service and do not have a copy of your DD-214, you must submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application. The certification should include your rank, dates of active-duty service, separation date and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. A Standard Form 15 "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" is required if you are selected.
10-point preference and/or 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability. A Standard Form 15 "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" is required if you are selected.
10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e., a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are an MSP applicant, 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. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment 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 re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the
Human Resources Office. Please contact ERIK SZPILKA at (703) 601-5826 or Erik.Szpilka@DODIG.MIL~ to obtain an alternative application.
DoD OIG - DIG FOR AUDIT
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
For this job announcement, the following supporting documents are required and must be received by the closing date of announcement. Not all documents apply to everyone.
Resume: Show relevant experience and include where you worked, job title, series, grade, if applicable, duties, accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week and salary. DO NOT include classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos; personal information like age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what you should leave out of your resume at USAJOBS. PLEASE NOTE: Only the first 5 pages of your resume will be reviewed.
SF-50(s): Current or former federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, must submit a SF-50. If your SF-50 does not show you meet time-in-grade requirements or competitive status eligibility, you must submit additional SF-50s for verification. If you fail to provide the required documentation, by the closing date of this announcement, you will not receive consideration.
Performance Appraisal: Current Federal employees, excluding current DoD OIG agency employees, must submit a copy of their most recent annual performance appraisal, with a final rating, received within the past 18 months. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, you must submit an explanation as to why it is not available at the time of your application submission. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.
Transcripts: If this position has a positive education requirement or you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts, which includes name of accredited institution, grades earned, quarter or semester hours earned, and date degree conferred. If selected for a position, you'll be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts. All applicants, to include current DODIG agency employees must provide transcripts with their application.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or has been separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your RIF separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information on ICTAP, click here ICTAP Guidance.
Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter from a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or a federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Veterans' Preference Documentation: If claiming preference, you must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active-duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, if you are in active-duty service and do not have a copy of your DD-214, you must submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application. The certification should include your rank, dates of active-duty service, separation date and what the condition of discharge is thought to be. A Standard Form 15 "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" is required if you are selected.
10-point preference and/or 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability. A Standard Form 15 "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" is required if you are selected.
10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e., a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: If you are an MSP applicant, 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. If determined best qualified, you will be placed at that full performance level of the position.
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents above.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment 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 re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the
Human Resources Office. Please contact ERIK SZPILKA at (703) 601-5826 or Erik.Szpilka@DODIG.MIL~ to obtain an alternative application.
DoD OIG - DIG FOR AUDIT
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful.
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
