Staff Auditor

Missile Defense Agency • Colorado Springs, CO

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About The Position

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Internal Review Organization. The Staff Auditor works at the NH-0511-2 broadband level in a developmental capacity under closer supervision than a full-performance Senior Auditor. Assignments and training prepare the incumbent to develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform NH-III duties. After meeting applicable experience, training, qualification, and management requirements, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade. The position is targeted to the NH-03 full-performance level.

With close supervision, mentoring, coaching, and feedback, the Staff Auditor assists senior personnel with audits, evaluations, follow-up reviews, and hotline inquiries. Work is conducted under applicable professional standards and Internal Review policies and procedures. The position is in the competitive service and is being filled through Direct Hire Authority for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management positions supporting acquisition activities. Work locations listed are Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0511 Auditing Series. The basic requirements include a degree in auditing or a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration, or accounting; or at least four years of performance-auditing experience or an equivalent combination of experience, college-level education, and training that provides professional auditing knowledge.
• The applicant's background must also include either certification as a Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant obtained through written examination, or completion of a degree with substantial coursework in auditing or accounting, such as 15 semester hours.
• Must provide transcripts; failure to provide them results in being rated ineligible.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Must obtain Financial Management Level 2 certification within 24 months after entry into the position; certification before hiring is not essential.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Must pass an initial drug screening and be subject to random testing thereafter; a negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the entry-on-duty date.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Only experience and education obtained by the announcement closing date will be considered; all application materials must be submitted by that date.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated by a qualified private organization as equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Must comply with DoD Financial Management Certification Program requirements within the allotted timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits in compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), evaluations aligned with Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation, and follow-up reviews on recommendations.
• Ensure work complies with professional standards and Internal Review policies and procedures.
• Help identify and apply relevant laws, regulations, policies, guidance, and other criteria when executing projects.
• Assist in reviewing and evaluating data using quantitative and qualitative research methods, including sampling, questionnaires, interviews, and analysis of computer-processed data, to assess program and operational effectiveness.
• Identify existing and potential problem areas and recommend solutions.
• Prepare clear, well-documented draft work papers and reports.
• Collaborate with team members to identify relevant facts, assess whether evidence is sufficient and reliable, and help develop supported, meaningful, practical, and actionable recommendations.
• Maintain open and professional communication with team members and Internal Review leadership, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations.
• Participate in interviews and meetings to collect information and assist in briefing leadership on progress and results.
• Assist with hotline inquiries by developing inquiry plans, gathering and analyzing evidence related to complaint allegations, and drawing fact-based conclusions about whether allegations are substantiated.
• Assist in developing corrective-action recommendations and preparing and coordinating inquiry reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees, subject to agency policy and availability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level