Summary

This position is located within the Deputy Inspector General for Evaluations, Sensitive Activities Division. In this position, you will serve as an Auditor under a Project Manager and will be responsible to perform broad and complex assignments for the Sensitive Activities Division.

Duties

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• Participates in strategic planning, performs internal and external coordination with senior officials and conducts research, planning, execution, and production phases of audits of special access programs.
• Performs complex audit reviews involving special access programs and develops and applies advanced analytical techniques and evaluative methodology in planning and execution phases.
• As a team or independently, clearly defines scope and steps to accomplish project objectives for significant DoD Agencies.
• Ensures fact sheets are well-researched and identify issue-area priorities according to special access program policies and procedures. Conducts complete, accurate, and understandable entrance and exit conferences with clients to explain objectives.
• Researches applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being reviewed. Writes comprehensive draft memoranda, staff working papers, briefings, and reports.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Position has been designated as security designation level Special Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) 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 DoW OIG.
• Current DoW 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-12 level, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-11 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

For entry at the GS-13 level, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or equivalent or higher grade, in the Federal Service.

Basic Requirement: Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. Or Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; Or
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; Or
3. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements

Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as the ability to develop project plans, execute plans, gather and analyze data, develop recommendations and corrective action, and work with clients reviewed and other project stakeholders and participants within the special access program enterprise. Applies auditing concepts and methodologies, plans and carries out assignments assigned in order to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information, and data analysis. Possesses knowledge of the laws; executive orders; regulations, Service directives, and instructions governing special access and complementary programs developed and carried out at all levels. Ability to write clear and concise intelligence and special access products and delivering written and/or verbal presentations to senior level audiences for decision-making purposes.

For the GS-13, applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-12) or equivalent within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as the ability to develop project plans, execute plans, gather and analyze data, develop recommendations and corrective action, and work with clients reviewed and other project stakeholders and participants within the special access program enterprise. Applies auditing concepts and methodologies, plans and carries out assignments assigned in order to develop new methods and techniques for acquiring information, and data analysis. Performs complex reviews involving special access programs and develops and applies advanced analytical techniques and evaluative methodology in planning and execution phases. Skilled in audit preparations direct and advise in the execution of complex and comprehensive audits of Sensitive Activity or intelligence programs that transcend the entire spectrum of special access programs.

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp

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.

Additional Required Documents Information

• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Priority Consideration: If you are a federal employee who will be or was separated by a Reduction in Force (RIF), you must submit a copy of your separation notice and SF-50 if available. For more information: ICTAP Guidance, 5 CFR Part 330 Subpart G and OPM's Guide to Career Transition.
• The following documents must be submitted, before the announcement closes:
  
  • Most recent completed annual performance appraisal within the past 18 months, which includes a final rating.
  • Latest SF-50 that shows your position, grade level, and duty location you were (or will be) separated from.
  • If you did not reach your full performance level or promotion potential you should submit an additional SF-50 that documents that grade level.
  • Proof of ICTAP eligibility, such as:
    
    • RIF notice within the past year.
    • Removal notice for refusing relocation.
    • Disability annuity termination notice.
    • Agency's certification of inability to reemploy you.
• Individuals with disabilities: If you are an individual with a documented disability, you must submit a letter signed by a doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. The letter should state that you have a documented disability and are eligible for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority, 5 CFR [redacted] (u).
• 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 MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the checklist.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the MR and NG Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for MR and NG Technician preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the checklist.
• Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the MR and NG Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for MR and NG Technician Disability preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the checklist.
• Retained Grade PPP Eligible: You must include a completed copy of the RG PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for RG preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the checklist.

Education

There is no substitution of education for thequalifying experienceat the GS-12 or GS-13 grade levels.

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 of courses. Transcripts and list of courses must include the following information: name of accredited institution, list of courses with grades and credit earned for each course, quarter or semester hours earned, degree conferred and date, and the name and address of the school. 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 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.

For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

• 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) will not be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives will not 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.