Defense Contract Audit Agency

Program Manager

Defense Contract Audit Agency$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field with specific coursework in accounting.
  • Combination of education and experience totaling four years in accounting or related fields, including coursework or certifications.
  • One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent, in managing risk-based audit programs.
  • Experience applying GAGAS and GAAS standards for evaluating internal controls.
  • Ability to analyze complex financial or operational data for executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Develop plans to enhance the Agency's audit program effectiveness.
  • Conduct detailed research to inform the creation and revision of audit policies and procedures.
  • Monitor program performance through field visits and coordination with various components.
  • Prepare timely and high-quality outputs related to assigned audit areas.
  • Act as a liaison and represent the Agency in external engagements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive retirement and social security packages.
  • Health, life, and long-term care insurance.
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Flexible work schedules and business-casual dress code.
  • Transit subsidies for employees commuting to work.
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Summary

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

Duties

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  • Develops plans for assigned audit program area(s) to improve the overall Agency's mission effectiveness.
  • Performing detailed research and analysis of historical documents, legislation, case law, regulations, audit standards and technical data to support the development of effective new or revised audit policies, procedures, and guidance.
  • Monitors the progress of program performance through field visits; trend analyses; coordinntion with Headquarters, regional or
    field components; and interfaces with external Government and industry groups.
  • Prepares quality and timely products related to assigned program areas.
  • Maintaining Liaison with Counterparts and Representing the Agency.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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

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 III certification must normally be completed within two years of the selectee's employment start date.

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.

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).

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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-13 or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume.Specialized experience is defined as: professional experience leading complex, risk-based audit programs, managing resources, and expertly applying GAGAS and GAAS to evaluate internal controls and establish quality assurance frameworks; OR analyzing intricate financial or operational data to prepare executive-level reports and serving as a technical advisor on complex regulatory and compliance matters.

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.

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.

Salary: The salaries noted in this announcement are the base salary and locality pay for the Rest of U.S. pay schedule at the GS-14 level. The General Schedule (GS) basic pay schedule varies by geographic locality. To view pay rates in a specific location visit the Office of Personnel Management pay tables at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/payleave/salaries-wages/.

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.

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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.

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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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