Staff Auditor

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible serving as the Staff Auditor within the Internal Review Organization, and receives progressively more responsible assignments after proficient experience and training levels are met and may be non-competitively promoted to the target position pending all requirements being met.

Major duties

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Colorado Springs, CO Location: $41,811 to $99,650 includes locality of 20.15% locality For the Fort Belvoir, VA Location: $46,610 to $111,087 includes locality of 33.94% locality. This is a 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. This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a Staff Auditor at the NH-0511-2 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as a staff auditor within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Internal Review (IR) organization. The overall responsibilities in the NH-II position are substantially the same as those covered in the full-performance NH-III Senior Auditor job description, with the exception that the incumbent works under closer supervision and operates in a developmental capacity. Assignments and training are aimed at preparing the auditor to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the full-performance duties and transition to Level III Factors of Problem Solving and Leadership/Supervision. Receiving progressively more responsible assignments after proficient experience and training levels are met. The auditor may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade when all of the following conditions are met satisfactory completion of career development and training requirements; assumption of the higher-level duties; completion or attainment of all qualification requirements; the availability of funds; and the decision of management to take the action. Under close supervision and with mentoring, coaching, and feedback, the staff auditor assists senior personnel by:

• Conducting audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), evaluations in alignment with Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, and follow-up reviews on recommendations.
• Ensuring all work complies with professional standards and IR policies and procedures.
• Helping identify and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and other criteria when executing projects.
• Assisting in 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.
• Identifying existing and potential problem areas and recommending solutions.
• Preparing clear, well-documented draft work papers and reports.
• Collaborating with team members to identify relevant facts, ensuring evidence is sufficient and reliable to support findings, and helping develop recommendations that are well-supported, meaningful, practical, and actionable.
• Contributing to the success of projects by maintaining open and professional communication with team members and IR leadership.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external organizations.
• Participating in interviews and meetings to collect information and assisting in briefing leadership on progress and results.
• Assisting in conducting hotline inquiries, including developing inquiry plans, gathering and analyzing evidence related to complaint allegations, and drawing fact-based conclusions to substantiate or not substantiate allegations.
• Assisting in developing corrective action recommendations as appropriate and preparing and coordinates inquiry reports

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH NH-02 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0511, series as listed below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/auditing-series-0511/ 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.
• Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial coursework in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

Applicants who meet the basic requirements described in the individual occupational requirements are fully qualified for the specified entry grade (generally grade GS-5). NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 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