Auditor

Summary

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will serves as a Senior auditor within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Internal Review (IR) organization.

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

For the Schriever AFB, CO (20.15% locality) Location: $91,870 to $142,022

For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren (33.15% locality) Location: $102,415 to $158,322

Duties

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This position directly supports the acquisition workforce 51% or more of the time as outlined in the AcqDemo Operating Guide and DoDI 5000.66.

This is an Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

As a Auditor at the NH-0511-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Contributing to the success of projects by maintaining open and professional communication with team members and IR leadership. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve project goals and ensuring the delivery of high quality work products.
• Identifying and applying relevant laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and other criteria when executing projects. Reviewing and evaluating data using both quantitative and qualitative research methods-such as sampling, questionnaires, interviews, and analysis of computer-processed data-to assess the effectiveness of programs and operations in meeting established goals and metrics.
• Preparing clear, well-documented work papers and reports in alignment with professional standards and IR policies and procedures. Collaborating with team members to identify relevant facts and ensure that evidence is sufficient and reliable to support findings. Developing recommendations that are well supported, meaningful, practical, and actionable.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external organizations. Communicating with Agency representatives and stakeholders to exchange information, participating in interviews and meetings to collect information, and briefs leadership on progress and results.
• Researching and identifying areas for audits and evaluations and contributes to the development of IR's Annual Plan by providing input to drive prioritization of future projects.
• Conducting hotline investigations, including developing inquiry plans, gathering and analyzing evidence related to complaint allegations, and drawing fact-based conclusions to substantiate or not substantiate allegations. Developing corrective action recommendations, as appropriate, and preparing and coordinating hotline reports.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi-Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situationally telework eligible.
• Must maintain/obtain a Special Sensitive/ Top Secret (SCI) clearance
• Incumbent must obtain mandatory FM certification within 24 months from entry into the position in accordance with the position's FM certification requirements annotated on the position coding sheet.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH -03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/ GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Implement and apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) when performing audits and Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation for evaluations, aimed at eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse and enhancing the management of MDA programs through economy and efficiency.
• Experience in attention to detail, organizational skills, and flexibility while working on multiple projects, all while ensuring accuracy and completeness in work products.
• Use tools, techniques, and software for data collection and analysis to support the successful completion of projects, applying these skills to a wide range of complex subject matters.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; supported by strong oral and written communication skills that ensure the clear, concise, and effective presentation of findings, recommendations, and other relevant information, as well as proficiency in conducting interviews and briefings, and exchanging information with diverse audiences.

Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors

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

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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.

NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that 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 specializes 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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

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Other Notes:

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf.

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Benefits

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