AUDITOR

Summary

This position is located in the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Headquarters, Internal Review Office. The incumbent serves as a senior auditor responsible for planning executing, and reporting on a wide variety of complex audits of government programs, operations, and financial statements. The purpose of these audits is to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse in government operations with the DeCA.

Learn more about this agency

Duties

Help

• Independently plans and conducts complex performance, financial, and compliance audits by developing audit scopes, objectives, methodologies, and risk assessments.
• Gathers, analyzes, and evaluates financial, operational, and compliance data using advanced analytical techniques to identify deficiencies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develops well-supported audit findings and prepares clear, concise audit reports and briefings that communicate results and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensures all audit documentation is complete, accurate, and sufficiently detailed to allow an experienced auditor to understand procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Provides technical guidance to peers, participates in special projects and internal reviews, and maintains professional proficiency through ongoing training and education.

Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• May be subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at
• May be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as required. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Qualifications

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0511 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume (and/or transcript if necessary) must clearly show that you have the qualifications described below. You can use experience, education, or a combination of the two to qualify. When using education to meet qualifications you must submit transcripts. See Required Documents for more information.

A. Basic Requirement: Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses 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. Applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts from an accredited educational institution which reflects that an accounting or equivalent degree was conferred and the date conferred. Failure to submit your transcripts may result in lost consideration.

OR

B. 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 coursework in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

GS-12: Creditable Specialized Experience

- Planning and conducted performance, financial, or compliance audits using Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) aligned scopes and methodologies.

- Analyzing financial, operational, and contract data to identify risks, deficiencies, or noncompliance.

- Preparing complete, accurate audit workpapers that documented evidence and supported conclusions.

- Developing evidence-based audit findings and communicated results through reports and briefings.

- Appling federal laws, regulations, and agency policies to evaluate program compliance and support audit recommendations.

Other Significant Facts Auditor

• FM CERTIFICATION: Financial Management Level II Certification.
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The incumbent may be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE form 450 upon appointment and annually thereafter

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies:

• Audit Planning and Management
• Audit Reporting
• Concepts, Policies and Principles of Audit
• Minimum Qualifications GS-12

Overtime : Occasional

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) : Exempt

Bargaining Unit Status : Not Covered

Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered : No. DoD criteria not met.

Telework eligible :Yes

Remote work eligible : No

PCS Authorized : NO

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts and/or other documentation to support your educational claims.

Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required.

Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses.

Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable.

When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.

• The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected.
• The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible.
• Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration.
• Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326.

The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration.

• Not selecting an eligibility.
• Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete.
• Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents.
• Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you.
• Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume.
• Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials.
• Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.

Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description . You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities.

HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.

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.

Help

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.