You will assist in conducting performance audits of DoD operations or audits of DoD finance and accounting systems.
In order to be considered for this position, you must have graduated or plan to graduate within the next nine months. Transcripts must show the date the degree was awarded. If you are not yet graduated, provide a letter or e-mail (obtain this from your advisor or registrar's office) showing your anticipated graduation date. See education requirements below for more details.
Summary
You will assist in conducting performance audits of DoD operations or audits of DoD finance and accounting systems.
In order to be considered for this position, you must have graduated or plan to graduate within the next nine months. Transcripts must show the date the degree was awarded. If you are not yet graduated, provide a letter or e-mail (obtain this from your advisor or registrar's office) showing your anticipated graduation date. See education requirements below for more details.
All U.S. Citizens: Veteran's Preference does NOT apply. These positions are announced under DoD Direct Hire Authority (5 U.S.C. 9905 section 1109; PL, 116-92).
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
Suitable for federal employment.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
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.
The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
This position requires a security clearance at the Secret (Non-Critical Sensitive) or TS/SCI (Special Sensitive) level.
Qualifications
Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.
or
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.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must meet the specialized experience described below.
GS-7 Specialized Experience: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent. Demonstrates 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.
GS-9Specialized Experience: You must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent. Demonstrates 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.
Experience refers to 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). 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.
Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
GS-07 One full year of graduate level education or Superior Academic Achievement may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
GS-09 Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to substitute for the specialized experience requirement.
ARE YOU USING YOUR 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.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specialized in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Additional information
Candidates applying to the Ft. Meade location - If you do not have an active TS/SCI 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.
Incumbent will be required to serve a one-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.
Position(s) may be filled by displaced Department of Defense (DoD) employees through the Priority Placement Program.
Recruitment Incentive will not be authorized at the discretion of the Hiring Official.
Relocation allowance will not be authorized.
Moving expenses will not be paid.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
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.
Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
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.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience and should include the following: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and 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 the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as 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. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. (cover letter optional).
Complete Assessment Questionnaire: Your resume must describe the quality of work in regard to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating.
Transcripts and/or Certifications: If this position has a positive education requirement or you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficialtranscripts. The unofficial transcripts must include the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, quarter or semester hours earned, and date degree conferred. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All applicants, to include current agency employees must provide transcripts with their application.
Transcripts must show the date the degree was conferred. If you are not yet graduated, please provide a letter or e-mail (most students obtain this from their advisor or registrar's office) showing your anticipated graduation date.
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 IRIS RIVERA at 703-604-8956 or iris.rivera@dodig.mil~ to obtain an alternative application.
DoD OIG - DIG FOR AUDIT
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
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. 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. HR 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.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume: Your resume showing relevant experience and should include the following: where you worked, job title, series and grade, if applicable, duties and 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 the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; social security number; photos of yourself; personal information, such as 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. Be sure your relevant experience is included in those first five pages. (cover letter optional).
Complete Assessment Questionnaire: Your resume must describe the quality of work in regard to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating.
Transcripts and/or Certifications: If this position has a positive education requirement or you are using your education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your unofficialtranscripts. The unofficial transcripts must include the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, quarter or semester hours earned, and date degree conferred. If selected for this position, you will be required to provide an official certified copy of your transcripts before a start date will be established. All applicants, to include current agency employees must provide transcripts with their application.
Transcripts must show the date the degree was conferred. If you are not yet graduated, please provide a letter or e-mail (most students obtain this from their advisor or registrar's office) showing your anticipated graduation date.
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 IRIS RIVERA at 703-604-8956 or iris.rivera@dodig.mil~ to obtain an alternative application.
DoD OIG - DIG FOR AUDIT
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
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. 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. HR 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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
