Who May Apply: Current, permanent DoD Federal Civilian Employees in the competitive service, DoD VRA employees, and eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan applicants in the local commuting area, and eligible Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference applicants, eligible PPP applicants, Military Spouses, and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. This announcement the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.
This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (1) Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; or a bachelor's degree 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 (2) Candidates may also qualify through a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of accounting experience or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses, which may include up to 6 hours of business law, OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor. You need to send proof of education or of certification AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: serving as an auditor responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on complex, high-impact audits, leveraging technical expertise to influence stakeholders and drive improvements in financial management, internal controls, and operational efficiency. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-12 or higher grade in Federal Service. 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.
Serve as a technical expert in audit areas, providing advice and assistance to management on complex and potentially controversial issues to facilitate effective problem resolution and process improvement.
Plan and execute comprehensive audits of DFAS functions, developing detailed audit guides and programs to assess compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness across diverse and intricate operations.
Independently conduct and lead audit engagements, employing various data gathering techniques and analytical methods to identify risks, evaluate internal controls, and recommend corrective actions for significant deficiencies.
Prepare clear and concise audit reports, outlining findings, causative factors, and recommended corrective actions, while ensuring accurate representation of audit results and addressing management concerns.
Conduct follow-up reviews of implemented recommendations, analyzing their effectiveness and impact on correcting identified deficiencies to ensure sustained improvement and compliance.
Maintain strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders, including management, peers, and external agencies, to effectively convey audit findings, resolve disputes, and influence the adoption of recommendations.