Serves as an auditor performing routine or limited audits or assisting higher graded auditors with full-scale more complex audits.
Conducts reviews that emphasize the broad aspects of financial/operational management such as budget formulation and execution, procurement policies, determinations of inventory requirements, maintenance of payrolls and distribution of labor costs.
Develops methods to isolate and identify conditions affecting mission capability, susceptibility to fraud, and the potential for increased efficiency.
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.
OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report required within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
Some travel may be required IAW the Joint Travel Regulations.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Failure to provide transcripts, or a determination that you do not possess the education requirement, will result in objection to your qualifications, and removal from consideration in accordance with competitive examining procedures.
To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:
(1) Bachelor's degree in auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. OR
(2) A 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.
To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Specialized Experience:
For the GS-07, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-05 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as analyzing and applying auditing and accounting principles, policies, and practices; and assisting in identifying operating issues from assigned tasks.
For the GS-09, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-07 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as analyzing and developing results by applying accounting or auditing principles, policies, and practices; and identifying operating issues and weaknesses in internal controls from assigned tasks.
For the GS-11, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-09 if outside the Federal service, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as analyzing and developing results by applying accounting or auditing principles, policies, and practices; and identifying operating issues and weaknesses in internal controls from assigned tasks.
This position is developmental and selections may be made at the GS-07, GS-09, GS-11 entry grade levels. Once eligibility and qualification requirements are met, selectees will be eligible for promotion at management discretion to the GS-9, and GS-11, GS-12 and GS-13 grade levels without further competition.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position unless you are already in a position that requires a Level 2 Certification in which case you must complete the certification within the original 2-year period. Failure to become certified within the required timeframe may be grounds for removal from the position and/or from Federal service. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at https://www.dfas.mil/Portals/98/Documents/Careers/CareerPaths/Finance/DoDFMCertificationProgram.pdf?ver=2020-04-13-164314-517.
Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience within the body of their resume.
All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
Email your application to: disa.meade.ig.mbx.ig-audit-jobs@mail.mil and reference "Vacancy 12289935."
Education
To be hired at the GS-07 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
One (1) year of experience applying knowledge of accounting or auditing laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices to analyze and evaluate reports or other documents from financial systems; gathering financial data from various sources related to a specific financial issue; and researching financial policies and laws to identify common financial issues. OR
One full year of graduate level education or a bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement which can be met by:
Grade point average of a 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale OR
Class standing in the upper third of the graduating class or major subdivision OR
Membership in a national scholastic honor society may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
To be hired at the GS-09 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
One (1) year of experience applying professional accounting knowledge and auditing laws, regulations, policies and procedures to resolve basic problems relating to auditing and compliance review work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include analyzing financial and statistical data; providing professional accounting advice to managers; analyzing and reconciling accounts and transactions; formulating routine financial reports and implementing fiscal year-end closing procedures; evaluating audit programs and making recommendations. OR
Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education, Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
To be hired at the GS-11 entry grade level, applicants must minimally have:
One (1) year of experience providing professional accounting and auditing knowledge, standards and principles to effectively conduct financial management or performance audits by analyzing financial and statistical data. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include performing or advising on work consisting of a systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, management controls, policies and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operating results of an activity; Assisting in developing or modifying audit plans, programs, and techniques in dealing with audit problems; analyzing policies, procedures, internal controls, and activities; conducting operations audits to develop recommendations for improved economy and efficiency which results in cost avoidance or effects cost reduction. OR
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.
To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
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 the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Additional information
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense using hiring authority in 5 USC 9905.
Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA).
A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
Management has the prerogative to select at any grade level advertised
This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. 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.
This is a Financial Management Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification Program.
For more information on veterans' preference click here.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
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.
For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
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.
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Please send resumes to disa.meade.ig.mbx.ig-audit-jobs@mail.mil & reference "Vacancy 12289935".
This position is issued under the direct-hire authority. It is filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service
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.
Please provide ONLY your resume in response to this announcement. If additional documentation is required, they will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration.
Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification. Email your resume to:
disa.meade.ig.mbx.ig-audit-jobs@mail.mil and reference "Vacancy 12289935."
Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 03/07/2024.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) , 03/07/2024 or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that 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. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
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.
Please provide ONLY your resume in response to this announcement. If additional documentation is required, they will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration.
Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification. Email your resume to: disa.meade.ig.mbx.ig-audit-jobs@mail.mil & reference "Vacancy 12289935"
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Your Resume
Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at USAJOBS.
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 should I leave out of my resume? at USAJOBS.
DISA - SS/OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
6910 Cooper Road
Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088
US
Next steps
Within approximately 3 business days of submitting a resume, applicants may expect a positive acknowledgement via e-mail that their resume was received. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your resume within 5 business days, please send a follow-up e-mail to: disa.meade.ig.mbx.ig-audit-job@mail.mil.
Upon receipt, resumes will be reviewed to identify individuals for further consideration and possible interviews, which may occur anytime up to 90 days after this advertisement closes. Following interviews, the hiring organization will contact candidates with whom potential offers are being considered, with instructions regarding submission of additional documentation (e.g., education transcripts), which must be reviewed by Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to verify qualifications prior to any tentative job offers.
Please provide ONLY your resume in response to this announcement. If additional documentation is required, they will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration.
Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification. Email your resume to:
disa.meade.ig.mbx.ig-audit-jobs@mail.mil and reference "Vacancy 12289935."
Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 03/07/2024.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) , 03/07/2024 or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that 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. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
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.
Please provide ONLY your resume in response to this announcement. If additional documentation is required, they will be requested at a later date if the applicant is selected for further consideration.
Failure to provide this information when requested will result in disqualification. Email your resume to: disa.meade.ig.mbx.ig-audit-jobs@mail.mil & reference "Vacancy 12289935"
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Your Resume
Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at USAJOBS.
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 should I leave out of my resume? at USAJOBS.
DISA - SS/OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
6910 Cooper Road
Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088
US
Next steps
Within approximately 3 business days of submitting a resume, applicants may expect a positive acknowledgement via e-mail that their resume was received. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt of your resume within 5 business days, please send a follow-up e-mail to: disa.meade.ig.mbx.ig-audit-job@mail.mil.
Upon receipt, resumes will be reviewed to identify individuals for further consideration and possible interviews, which may occur anytime up to 90 days after this advertisement closes. Following interviews, the hiring organization will contact candidates with whom potential offers are being considered, with instructions regarding submission of additional documentation (e.g., education transcripts), which must be reviewed by Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) to verify qualifications prior to any tentative job offers.
