Defense Contract Audit Agency

Investigative Support Technical Specialist

Defense Contract Audit Agency$85K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting required.
  • Four years of accounting experience or relevant college education and training.
  • One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent needed.
  • Experience in complex audit or investigative assignments essential.
  • Ability to discern compliance with federal regulations like FAR and CAS.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Investigative Services Specialist within DCAA Headquarters.
  • Provide investigative services and technical assistance to various agencies.
  • Handle complex cases of suspected fraud or irregular conduct.
  • Assist in complex data applications using analytics software.
  • Provide technical guidance to team members on investigations.
  • Act as Point of Contact during conferences and meetings with other agencies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including retirement and social security.
  • Health, life, and long-term care insurance coverage.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Business-casual dress code and flexible work schedules.
  • Reimbursement for relocation expenses offered based on agency policy.
Full Job Description
Summary

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Duties

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  • Serves as an Investigative Services Specialist within the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Headquarters, Office of General Counsel, Investigative Services (OIS) Division, Investigative Services Branch A.
  • Provides contract investigative service and technical assistance to various investigative agencies including the Department of Defense Inspector General (DoDIG), Department of Justice (DoJ), U.S. Attorneys Offices and criminal investigative agencies.
  • As technical expert, handles major complex and sensitive cases where Suspected Irregular Conduct (SIC) or potential fraud has been identified. Assists with complex applications using various data analytic software.
  • Provides ongoing technical guidance on behalf of the Branch to subordinate team(s) on a variety of complex technical matters regarding investigations.
  • May serve at times as the OIS Point of Contact (POC) on behalf of the Branch or OIS Division at various conferences, meetings, and/or discussions with representatives from with the investigative agencies to discuss pertinent areas under OIS purview.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program.

Drug Testing:
You will be subject to random drug testing.

Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). You must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level.

Qualifications

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

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.

This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:

Degree:
accounting or a related field (such as business administration, finance, or public administration) that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting (may include up to 6 hours of business law).

OR

Combination of education and experience:
4 years of accounting experience or a combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor.

Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume.Specialized experience is defined as: independently performing complex audit or investigative services assignments as a lead or senior auditor; OR preparing comprehensive risk assessments and developing plans to address unique and complex situations; OR examining accounting data and contract terms to ensure compliance with federal regulations, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS); OR preparing well-documented work papers and communicating with the investigative community to present findings.

Volunteer Experience: 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, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above.

  • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries 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. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.


For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education

Additional information

DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, and transit subsidies.

Financial Management (FM) Certification Program: As a condition of employment, the selectee must meet the requirements of the DoD FM Certification Program. The FM Certification Program is a course-based program consisting of three certification levels. Level 2 certification must normally be completed within two years of the selectee's employment start date.

Financial Disclosure: Completion of an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) confidential financial disclosure form 450 is required for this position.

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).

Initial Probationary Period: Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

PCS: Relocation expenses reimbursed - Yes - You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Relocation expenses will be offered based on agency staffing needs and budgetary availability.

Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date.

Telework: This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency's telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process.

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification Program: As a condition of employment, the selectee must meet the requirements of the DAWIA Certification Program. The selectee must obtain the required certification within the specified grace period for their applicable certification level, except that designated Key Leadership Positions at the GS-14/15 levels require certification completion at the time of assignment.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.

This position is not covered by a bargaining unit.

About Defense Contract Audit Agency

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) that provides audit and financial advisory services to DoD and other federal entities responsible for acquisition and contract administration. The agency was established in 1965 and is headquartered in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. DCAA's mission is to provide timely, high-quality audits and financial advisory services to ensure that DoD and other federal agencies receive the best value for their acquisition and contract administration dollars. The agency's services include pre-award audits, post-award audits, and accounting system reviews. DCAA employs approximately 5,000 people and has offices throughout the United States and overseas.
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