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SUPERVISORY AUDITOR (Title 5)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY AUDITOR (Title 5), Position Description Number T5143P01and is part of the AR ARNG USPFO, National Guard.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/12/2026 to 02/27/2026
Salary
$106,437 to - $138,370 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp J T Robinson, AR
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AR-26-091-12889143
Control number
857615100

Duties

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1. Responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and reviewing daily and long term operations. Maintains and ensures professional competence within the unit. Ensures advice and assistance provided complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and overall internal review program objectives. Researches, interprets, analyzes and applies applicable internal review guidelines, policies and objectives. Establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the organization's mission. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work based on individual capabilities and unique requirements. Structures assignments for effectiveness and efficiency. Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs self-inspection and presents a detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.

2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, EEO objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. (25%)

DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION:

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment

OPM Auditing Series 0511 Requirement for Performance Auditors

  1. Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.

    OR

  2. 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:

    1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or
    2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.


If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel NGB-J1.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Auditors perform work in two broad types of auditing activity: financial audit and the performance audit. Work is accomplished through military and civilian auditors that perform, supervise, or manage work of auditing and financial management activities. An auditor may advise on, supervise, and perform work consisting of a systematic examination and appraisal of financial records, financial and management reports, management controls, performance requirements, policies, and practices affecting or reflecting the financial condition and operating results of various activities. An auditor analyzes work related to the development and execution of many military and civilian policies and programs. Conducts performance audit reviews and conduct activities related to the detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the audit occupational series and grade. Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience.

Education

DUTIES CONTINUED:

3. Develops programs and makes assignments by establishing priorities in conjunction with the Adjutant General and USPFO. Reviews and monitors cost analyses and economic analysis programs. Plans and performs complex reviews, analyses, studies, examinations, and evaluations of various combinations of the specialized functions of the activity. Plans and performs reviews of major, highly logistical programs and related accounting control systems administered by the National Guard Bureau, Major Commands, and subordinate organizations. Makes assignments to ensure best utilization of staff skills and available resources. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates the adequacy of completed reports and supporting documentation for compliance with objectives, and Comptroller General standards and applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and directives. Determines if the audit is adequate to protect government interests and that recommendations proposed provide an acceptable and attainable solution. Makes adjustments as appropriate and finalizes audit findings and conclusions. Submits completed reports to management. Suggests solutions to correct deficiencies and takes/recommends action to effect improvement in applying generally accepted management, operational, and financial practices. Solutions are tailored to the specific cases rather than to meet prescribed format and guidelines.

4. Performs liaison functions with internal/external agencies, and private organizations, e.g., Army Audit Agency, Government Accounting Office, Air Force Auditing, State Legislative Audit, Congressional Staff, and contractors to schedule audits and coordinate responses. Monitors, evaluates, and coordinates activity replies to audits, surveys, inspections, and reviews. Keeps the Adjutant General and the USPFO informed of status of such reviews and performs follow-up and reporting for audit recommendations. Furnishes advice and assistance to operation personnel and management on financial policy and systems in the development of functional systems, procedures, and instructions required in implementing regulations and directives prescribed by higher echelon. Makes recommendations and provides guidance and assistance to operating elements by participating in decision-making discussions concerning the implementation of regulations and directives. Explains regulatory requirements and provides instructions for improvement.

5. Performs analyses, surveys, and studies as a "troubleshooter" in critical areas involving problems of exceptional complexity and having significant operational or financial management impact, identifies the source of troubles or difficulties, and solves, eliminates, corrects, or overcomes them.

6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional information

Veteran Preference may apply if the first area of consideration are not met.

Veterans Information: Veterans' information must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documents for eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be:

1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. If claiming over 30% disability a SF-15 is required to be submitted with your letter.


Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the above general and specialized experience and the following competencies knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs):

KSAs not applicable.

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