This position is located in the Office of the Vice President/Audit, Risk & Controls Division (ARC), Department of Administration and Finance, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-12, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band MC-4B which is generally equal to GS-12
To qualify for Pay Band 4B applicants must meet the following: Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4C (GS-11) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as; reviewing and compiling financial and accounting information and data and providing analysis of findings; preparing charts, tables, graphs, and other exhibits in order to present information and facts; serving as a liaison with the General Accountability Office (GAO), the Office of Inspector General (OIG), and other interested parties on audits, reviews, and investigations of programs, systems and operations; and drafting reports, guidance materials, memoranda, procedures, instructions and other documents for senior management review. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application. Time-in-Grade: Time-in-grade requirements apply. You must have one year of Federal service equivalent to MCC Pay Band 4C or GS- 11 to be eligible for pay band MC- $B. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure the work history portion thoroughly documents the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments that are directly related to this position in order to verify specialized experience. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors: The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position. The selectee's overall experience in a particular area. The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience. MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/compensation/.
Serves as a point of contact, technical resource and liaison on all matters pertaining to accountable entity (AE) audits (including financial audits, covered provider audits, and relevant program audits). Provides support in reviewing potential Independent Public Accounting (IPAs) firms that will perform financial audits for compact and threshold program accountable entities. Assists in the review and revision of the MCC AE Audit Guidelines, which are used by IPAs to conduct those audits. Receives audit planning documents and drafts final audit reports from the IPAs and supports the review of those documents for compliance with the guidelines. Supports MCC staff in communicating with the accountable entities and IPAs regarding any findings of deficiencies that require follow up. Aids in the provision of technical assistance to either the accountable entities or the IPAs in conjunction with the audit work. Assists in transmitting approved final audit reports and provides supports in coordinating additional communication and follow up, as necessary. Supports the Sr. Director in coordinating on the long- and short-range audit objectives, plans, and organizational profiles for MCC. Works closely with management officials to identify common issues and developing trends. Reviews and advises on procedural requirements, and on emerging areas of sensitivity or heightened interest. Proposes policy, programs, and strategic initiatives designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing program operations. Incorporates existing goals and objectives into strategic planning efforts. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with peers in MCC and other Federal and non-Federal agencies. Supports the Sr. Director in providing oversight over contract staff. Provides support, as needed to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Internal Controls and Audit Compliance (ICAC) branches as needed with direction and training providing on assignments and duties by the relevant subject matter expert within ARC. Performs other duties as assigned. .