Lead Auditor
Job Location:
Fort Lee, VA - USA
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Job Summary
The incumbent serves as a Lead Auditor responsible for independently planning leading executing and reporting on the most complex and sensitive audits within DeCA operations and financial statements. The work requires a comprehensive and expert application of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS- the Yellow Book) as well as advanced knowledge of relevant DoW and DeCA specific policies regulations and statues.
As a Lead Auditor you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Leads and manages complex high-risk audits across DeCA developing detailed audit strategies and methodologies.
- Conducts advanced financial operational and compliance analysis to identify root-cause deficiencies and develop defensible findings.
- Drafts reviews and finalizes comprehensive audit reports and recommendations for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Provides expert guidance and mentoring to audit team members interpreting complex laws regulations and policies.
- Represents DeCA in high-level meetings presenting and defending audit results to internal and external officials.
Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.
- Be a U.S. citizen or national.
- Meet minimum age requirement. See Additional Information.
- Males born aftermust 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 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.
- The incumbent may be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE form 450 upon appointment and annually thereafter.
- DoD Financial Management Certification Program Level 2 (DFMCP2) is a requirement of this position and The incumbent must either possess or achieve this certification within two years of entrance into this position
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.
To qualify for a Lead Auditor your resume and supporting documentation must support the requirements below:
A. Basic Requirement: Education: Bachelors 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.
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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 applicants 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 In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement above you must also meet the below requirements:
GS-13: Creditable Specialized Experience
Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information.
Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority.
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:
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 as determined by agency policy
Remote work eligible: No
Appointment of Department of War Spouses (NonComp Civ Sp): In order to use this eligibility you must be the spouse of a current Department of War Department of State or intelligence community employee who is being transferred in the interest of the Government from one official station within the Department to another within the Department for permanent duty. You are required to submit proof of marriage AND permanent change of station (PCS) orders: spouses PCS orders (showing you as a dependent) and/or copy of marriage certificate. If you are a current or previous Federal employee please include your most recent SF-50.
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.
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 War (DoW) 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.
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.
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.
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.
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