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

• 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.

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. OR 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: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or 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

Required documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED 1. Your resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 0.5" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will be removed from further consideration. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. 2. Transcripts: This position has a degree or education requirement so you are required to submit a copy of your transcript. We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain your name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned. 3. SF50 It is recommended that all current and former civilian Federal employees submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf?