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Position Title
AUDITOR
Agency
Defense Information Systems Agency
Announcement Number
DISA-10391700-19KB Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 7, 2019 to Thursday, January 17, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
The following section is used to determine your eligibility for appointment in the Federal Government or Status for referral consideration.  Please indicate by your responses all categories of eligibilities for which you would like to be considered. You will only be considered under eligibilities that you select.  If you are not able to select at least one of the eligibilities below, you are not eligible to be considered for this position.

NOTE: You must submit the required documentation to verify EACH eligibility you select. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.

See instructions under the "How to Apply" tab for submitting documentation.
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1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
  •  Have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR
  •  Retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS)? If yes, confirm that you are indicated on the PCS orders; and you
  • have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders
  • are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location AND
  • have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders.
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Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs?

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Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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4. Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an oversea area receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating AND return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago? (limit characters)
5. Are you the spouse or unmarried child (including stepchildren, adopted children, and foster children) not more than 23 years of age residing with a US citizen civilian employee (sponsor), who accompanied my civilian sponsor on a permanent change of station (PCS) move. NOTE: If you indicate "yes" for this question, you must submit a copy of PCS Orders, area clearance, or command sponsorship letter along with your application/resume package. Additionally, verification of Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status will be required for positions located in Japan and Korea. (limit characters)
6. Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND your highest permanent grade is LOWER than the highest grade of this position? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2") (limit characters)
7. Are you a current or former, permanent Career or Career-Conditional Federal employee in the competitive service AND you have held a permanent grade the SAME or HIGHER than the highest grade of the position being filled, OR I have held a permanent developmental position with promotion potential to the same grade of the position being filled? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2") (limit characters)
8. Have you completed three years of substantially continuous service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type Foreign Service appointment that meets a requirement for career tenure?

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 Have you had service that began with a non-temporary Foreign Service appointment counting towards the 3-year service requirement for career tenure and have been separated within the past 30 days from the career-type appointment in the Foreign Service?
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9. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • Your grade is equivalent to the grade level of the vacancy and
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
 
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10. Are you currently employed on a permanent appointment with a Federal agency that has an interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) such as a DoD Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality to include Army and Air Force Exchange Services?  I have been continually employed for 1 year or more and have not had a break in service, or I have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year and have met the 1 year service requirement. NOTE: If you indicate that you are eligible for any of the eligibilities listed above, you MUST submit documentation along with your application/resume package verifying eligibility. For details about all interchange agreements with OPM please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems. (limit characters)
11. Are you a Military Spouse registered in the Priority Placement Program as a Priority S registrant, and you meet the registration eligibility requirements within Chapter 14 of the Priority Placement Program Handbook?  I am applying to utilize my Priority S preference, or I have been contacted by the hiring agency to complete my application to receive Priority S preference. (limit characters)
12. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?

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Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?

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Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?

If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility.

If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
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13. Are you currently eligible for an appointment using an eligibility not otherwise listed (e.g. Postal Career Service employee, Government Accountability Office employee, Fulbright Scholar, etc.)? NOTE: If you indicate that you are eligible by selecting "yes" for this question, you MUST submit documentation that verifies your eligibility along with your application/resume package.  (limit characters)
14. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?

 If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.

 For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
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15. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference.
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. There is a time in grade (TIG) requirement for advancement to this position. Have you completed one year in a position at, above, or equivalent to the GS-12 level? Please indicate the appropriate response below: (limit characters)
2. Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying? (limit characters)
3. If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
1. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below. (You MUST submit copies of your proof of education unless you meet one of the exceptions as described in the vacancy announcement; failure to submit required documents by the close of the announcement may result in an Ineligible rating.) (limit characters)
2. From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Auditor at the GS-13 grade level. Select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
3. Analyze accounting and estimating systems to recommend adjustments to proposed costs. (limit characters)
4. Analyze performance data to find trends, variances, and other factors. (limit characters)
5. Provide troubleshooting advice by directing technical specialists in the review of IT, General, Internal, and application controls. (limit characters)
6. Develop investigative support objectives which meet customer needs and accomplish regulatory requirements. (limit characters)
7. Evaluate audit programs to ensure adequacy and efficiency of the plan for performing an audit. (limit characters)
8. Evaluate management processes and present recommendations to address management issues identified within an audit internal control review, or quality control review. (limit characters)
9. Identify deficiencies, violations, and non-compliances in areas being audited to make recommendation for solutions. (limit characters)
10. Implement quality improvement measures to optimize efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of investigative/litigation support services rendered. (limit characters)
11. Provide technical guidance to audit team members to ensure audit results conform to relevant criteria, such as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, and/or contract terms. (limit characters)
12. Conduct follow-up reviews to analyze the impact and effectiveness of recommendations provided in an audit, internal control review, or quality control review report. (limit characters)
13. Document management's position to be incorporated within an audit report. (limit characters)
14. Organize audit, internal control review, or quality control review data to support the individual elements of findings. (limit characters)
15. Oversee writing segments of complex reports to present audit findings and recommendations in compliance with applicable regulations and policies. (limit characters)
16. Create queries and reports in Access to produce data on specific audit customers. (limit characters)
17. Design and develop technical training to professional audit staff. (limit characters)
18. Prepare management reports that summarize results and contain recommendations to correct deficiencies disclosed by the review. (limit characters)
19. Present written findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding formal investigations. (limit characters)
20. Provide advice and assistance to operating officials on technical problems and procedures. (limit characters)
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Conduct independent review of records, management reports, internal controls, policies, and procedures.
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22. Evaluate audit programs to ensure adequacy and efficiency of the plan for performing an audit. (limit characters)
23. Provide technical guidance to audit team members on the organization's procedures for conducting audits, ensuring use of best practices. (limit characters)
24. Recommend plan of action to management to address sensitive issues outside the ordinary scope of the audit such as identified fraud, waste and abuse. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
25. Do you certify, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all of the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.)? Do you understand that the information provided may be investigated? Do you understand that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with your application may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work? Do you also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001)? (limit characters)