Supervisory Auditor (Regional Audit Manager)

Defense Contract Audit Agency • Madison, AL

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About The Position

The Supervisory Auditor (Regional Audit Manager) leads and oversees audit operations for assigned Field Audit Offices (FAOs), ensuring the audit program plan is accomplished, agency policy is followed, and strategic objectives are supported. The position develops and manages risk-based audit plans, including long-range strategies and annual program requirements, monitors program status, and adjusts plans for changing priorities or emerging risks.

The role ensures audit quality and compliance by reviewing audit programs, working papers, and reports for timeliness, adequate documentation, and compliance with GAGAS and DCAA audit requirements. It directs subordinate managers, provides performance feedback, completes appraisals, addresses personnel matters, and ensures workforce training and career development support mission needs. It also oversees financial and administrative management, including operating budgets, internal controls, reimbursable billing, records management, security safeguards, and prudent use of resources.

The position requires a U.S. citizen, a Single Scope Background Investigation, eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, and participation in random drug testing. The selectee must meet DoD Financial Management Certification Program requirements, normally completing Level 3 within two years of the employment start date, and applicable DAWIA certification requirements. An OGE confidential financial disclosure form 450 is required. The role may require a one-year initial and supervisory/managerial probationary period. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to agency policy, staffing needs, and budget availability. Situational telework may be available subject to agency approval and policy. The position may be used to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of certificate issuance.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship, verified through E-Verify.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance; selectees are subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade, specialized experience, education, and other qualification requirements within the stated timeframe.
• Meet a basic accounting education or experience requirement: an accounting or related degree including or supplemented by 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting (up to 6 hours may be business law); or four years of accounting experience or a qualifying combination of experience, college education, and training, plus 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting/auditing courses or CPA/Certified Internal Auditor certification.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 or equivalent level managing teams of auditors conducting financial and/or performance audits; reviewing audit reports and supporting documentation for technical accuracy, sufficiency, and compliance; providing technical guidance on audit planning, execution, findings, and reporting; and conducting quality assurance reviews and addressing deficiencies.
• Provide proof of required education or certification. Foreign education must be evaluated and documented as equivalent to U.S. education.
• Meet DoD Financial Management Certification Program requirements; Level 3 certification normally must be completed within two years of the employment start date.
• Meet applicable DAWIA certification requirements within the specified grace period; designated GS-14/15 Key Leadership Positions require certification at the time of assignment.
• Complete OGE confidential financial disclosure form 450.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• May be required to complete a one-year probationary period and a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless previously completed.
• Current federal employees must have a performance rating of fully successful or higher to be eligible for promotion.
• No education substitution is permitted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading multiple audit teams or offices conducting complex, high-risk, sensitive, or high-impact financial and/or performance audits.
• Expert judgment reviewing and approving audit reports, working papers, and conclusions for technical competency, sufficiency of evidence, consistency, and compliance with audit standards and policies.
• Authoritative leadership developing, interpreting, and implementing audit policy; resolving complex technical issues; and advising senior leaders on significant audit risks and findings.
• Experience leading comprehensive quality assurance reviews, identifying systemic trends and root causes, and implementing sustainable improvements to audit quality, consistency, timeliness, and staff compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee audit operations for assigned Field Audit Offices to accomplish the audit program plan, follow agency policy, and support strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage risk-based audit plans, including long-range strategies and annual audit program requirements.
• Monitor audit program status and adjust plans to address changing priorities or emerging risks.
• Review audit programs, working papers, and reports for timeliness, adequate documentation, and compliance with GAGAS and DCAA audit requirements.
• Direct subordinate managers, provide performance feedback, complete appraisals, address personnel issues, and support workforce training and career development.
• Oversee operating budgets, internal controls, reimbursable billing, records management, security safeguards, and prudent use of organizational resources.

Benefits

• Retirement, Social Security, and Thrift Savings Plan
• Health, life, and long-term care insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Business-casual dress code
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit subsidies
• Potential reimbursement of relocation expenses, subject to agency policy, staffing needs, and budget availability

What This Job Offers

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