Auditor

Joint Activities • Fort Meade, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the U.S. Cyber Command in Fort Meade, Maryland. Duties include overseeing audits encompassing assessment of USCYBERCOM’s broadly related and highly complex functions. Performs the most complex analysis and evaluations related to all aspects of accounting, management control, and risk management. Performs a variety of audits that are usually without precedent and require the use of advanced auditing techniques in gathering and evaluating pertinent data. Explains findings and supports the supervisor and other Command leaders in presentations to higher echelon authorities. Serves as the USCC accounting SME for internal/external agencies regarding inspections, surveys, and/or audit findings and recommendations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment.
• Must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• Employee must pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodic drug screening thereafter.
• Must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.
• This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f.
• Appointment to this position does not confer competitive status.
• Prior to appointment applicants are required to sign a statement indicating they understand the conditions of employment or assignment to the position and acknowledge the consequences of failing to meet and maintain those required conditions.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 certified positions. The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Resume must clearly describe relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, transcripts will be required.
• Resume must describe one year of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position.
• Specialized experience includes applying general analytical and evaluation techniques to review budgetary and proprietary financial data; conducting evaluations of auditing standards, internal controls, financial analysis, risk management, and federal fiscal law; and analyzing financial documents within accounting systems and identifying accounting reports to improve process data workflow efficiencies and compliance.
• Basic Requirement for Auditor: 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.
• OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge.
• The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial coursework in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 3 year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the Financial Management Level 2 certification program.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

Responsibilities

• Oversee audits encompassing assessment of USCYBERCOM’s broadly related and highly complex functions.
• Perform the most complex analysis and evaluations related to all aspects of accounting, management control and risk management.
• Perform a variety of audits that are usually without precedent and require the use of advanced auditing techniques in gathering and evaluating pertinent data.
• Explain findings and support the supervisor and other Command leaders in presentations to higher echelon authorities.
• Serve as the USCC accounting SME for internal/external agencies regarding inspections, surveys, and/or audit findings and recommendations.

Benefits

• 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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree