Summary Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Responsibilities Serves as Field Audit Office (FAO) Assistant for Quality handling a variety of audit quality related issues and providing interim guidance and advice on significant, sensitive audits as determined by the FAO Management. Works with the supervisors and respective audit teams to improve the quality of work products in the FAO (e.g., working papers and audit report) to ensure the issuance of timely audit reports that comply with Government Accounting Standards (GAGAS). Performs in-depth research and analysis of a wide range of audit quality issues to address specific questions and complex accounting and contract auditing matters. Provides expert advice and training on current Agency guidance related to quality matters to FAO audit teams in order to enhance audit quality within the office, and ensures compliance with Agency/Regional/CAD/FAO goals and objectives. Performs special projects for the FAO Manager such as identifying opportunities for improving audit quality; reviewing cancelled assignments; reviewing audit reports post issuance; informing FAO staff of any findings to prevent issues from recurring. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Basic Requirements: Degree: accounting or a related field (such as business administration, finance, or public administration) that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting (may include up to 6 hours of business law). OR Combination of education and experience: 4 years of accounting experience or a combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have one year of specialized experience at the (GS-12) or equivalent level. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. Specialized experience is defined as: Serving as lead or senior auditor on an audit team AND Independently performing a variety of difficult complex audit assignments AND Identifying and preparing comprehensive risk assessments AND Developing/modifying audit programs and plans, aligning audit steps with risk assessment AND Meeting with auditee to explain audit purpose, obtain necessary information and discuss audit findings AND Detailed testing and examining accounting systems and records, cost representations, internal controls, management policies and practices, to assure compliance with accounting and auditing principles, standards and regulations AND Preparing audit work papers, which are organized/indexed/referenced, and contain adequate substantiating documents AND Making initial audit determinations which identify deficiencies or noncompliance AND Preparing reports of audit findings, conclusions and recommendations Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 90 or above will be considered well qualified. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp#ictap Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification Program: As a condition of employment, the selectee must meet the requirements of the DAWIA Certification Program. The selectee must obtain the required certification within the specified grace period for their applicable certification level, except that designated Key Leadership Positions at the GS-14/15 levels require certification completion at the time of assignment. Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at GS-13 grade level. Additional Information DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, transit subsidies, and the opportunity to telecommute. Relocation expenses will be offered based on agency staffing needs and budgetary availability. This position is covered by a bargaining unit. Financial Management (FM) Certification Program: As a condition of employment, the selectee must meet the requirements of the DoD FM Certification Program. The FM Certification Program is a course-based program consisting of three certification levels. Level 2 certification must normally be completed within two years of the selectee's employment start date. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov). Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 1-year if one has not already been completed. Mobility Agreement: All DCAA auditors must sign a mobility agreement. This agreement may require you to be reassigned every five to seven years. Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a personnel security investigation which must be favorably adjudicated for occupancy of a sensitive position and/or access to classified information. If you are selected for a critical/special sensitive position, you will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). For a critical sensitive position, you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level. For a special sensitive position, you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level AND you will be subject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraph. Drug Testing: If you are given access to classified information, you will be subject to random drug testing. If you are selected for a special sensitive position, you will be placed in a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to such a position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment. Telework: Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date. Financial Disclosure: Completion of an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) confidential financial disclosure form 450 is required for this position. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.