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Position Title
AUDITOR
Agency
Missile Defense Agency
Announcement Number
MDA-19-DH-10466853 Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 to Thursday, May 30, 2019
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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 your disability letter which includes the combined service connected disability percentage rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15((SF-15 (PDF file)).  .

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.  
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3. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? 
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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. 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 or below 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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5. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a grade previously held? 

 
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6. 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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7. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Promotion?
If you are not an employee of this agency advertising this position, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. 
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8. Are you an employee of the agency advertising this position and applying to be considered for a Reassignment, Change-to-Lower Grade or Re-promotion to a position with higher graded promotional potential than previously held? 
 
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9. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at or above the advertised Target Grade for this position  but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? 

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
 
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10. Were you formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment below the advertised Target Grade for this position but are not currently a permanent competitive federal employee? 

If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) AND
• Your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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11. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and are applying a for a promotion?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50  (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).


 
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12. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position and have held a position at or above the target grade for this position?

If eligible, submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. 
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50  (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
• Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).

 
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13. 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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Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. I am a retired civilian federal employee (this does not include retirement from military service). (limit characters)
2. The purpose of this next question is to verify that you meet the basic 0511 requirements for this position. Please select the best answer that fits
your situation. FAILURE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION WILL MAKE YOU INELIGIBLE.
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3. From the descriptions below, select the letter that best describes your level of specialized experience. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience or knowledge of policies and procedures to ensure adherence to auditing and accounting guidelines. (limit characters)
5. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience analyzing a variety of documents, records and processes to determine performance in accordance with appropriate procedures and regulations. (limit characters)
6. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience developing audit guidelines that conform to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GSGAS) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and making recommendations forimprovement or implementation of new policies. (limit characters)
7. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience with developing and utilizing the audit process to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. (limit characters)
8. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your ability to monitor current audit processes to ensure compliance with applicable auditing standards and regulations. (limit characters)
9. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your ability to interpret and reports the results of the audit processes to ensure consistency with Department-wide goals and strategic initiatives. (limit characters)
10. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your ability to oversee and manage all aspects of the audit process on behalf of a component or major organization to ensure integrity and accountability. (limit characters)
11. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your ability to prepare working papers to document audit evidence obtained through interviews, observations, and documentation. (limit characters)
12. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your experience applying appropriate analytical and evaluationtechniques to reach conclusions and develop recommendations. (limit characters)
13. From the following responses, please select the statement that best describes your ability to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of audit evidence and analyses to determine whether enough appropriate evidence exists to address the audit objectives and support the findings andconclusions. (limit characters)