This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense (5 U.S.C. § 9905). Veterans' Preference: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. § 9905, Veterans' Preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA). Location: Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Office of the Inspector General, Audit & Liaison Division, located at Fort Meade, MD or Scott AFB, IL.
['Manages all DISA OIG audit operations, functions, and personnel; internal and external audit follow-up activities; evaluate/adjust audit goals/objectives; and the Corrective Action Report (CAR) process to promote effectiveness in programs/operations.', 'Formulates, interprets, and provides oversight of DISA OIG’s cybersecurity/information technology and performance audit program policy and processes and the audit and liaison program policy and processes.', 'Provides in-depth information, technical guidance, interpretation, and instruction on systems and security for cyber audits and represents the office in studies and briefings that encompass major cybersecurity aspects of Agency operations.', 'Designs/implements/evaluates effectiveness of internal audit quality management programs to assist in achieving/maintaining acceptable levels of quality for meeting Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards and DOW IG peer review requirements.', 'Provides expert advice to OIG, internal leaders, and external officials on audit and follow-up, cybersecurity/IT programs, communication, contracting, finance, and strategic/ audit planning. Formulates annual/multi-year plans and contract audit work.']
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: This position has a mandatory positive education requirement. To qualify for the GS-0511 series, you must satisfy one of the following basic requirements: A. Degree: A full 4-year course of study 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 semester hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law). - OR - B. 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 (24) semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. (This can include up to 6 hours of business law); or A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work 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); and (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 non-conformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. You MUST send proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information on who must submit documentation at the time of application and what documentation is acceptable: Transcripts and Certifications. - AND - Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-14 if outside the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Leading the planning and execution of performance, cybersecurity, and information technology (IT) audits, inspections, evaluations, and/or reviews in accordance with GAGAS and industry-recognized IT control frameworks; Developing strategic, multi-year audit plans integrated with cybersecurity and IT enterprise risk assessments; and Formulating audit policies and providing advisory services to senior leadership regarding audit findings and corrective action processes. 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. Experience must be fully documented in your resume to receive credit. Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. If you are using education to qualify for this position you will need to submit your unofficial/official transcripts with your application. Failure to provide transcripts, or a determination that you do not possess the education requirement, will result in an ineligible rating and removal from consideration for this vacancy.
This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense (5 U.S.C. § 9905). Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA). This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoW 5500.7). This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoW Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoW FM Certification Program. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here). The Department of War (DoW) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It is applicable to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoW on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoW on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoW through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DoW Priority Placement Program. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.