- Position Title
- Auditor (FAO Assistant for Quality)
- Agency
- Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Announcement Number
- DCAA-23-FD-11798771 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, January 19, 2023 to Thursday, February 2, 2023
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.
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.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current, 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")
3.
Are you a current, 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")
4.
Are you a veteran who is currently a Federal employee on a permanent Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)? (SF-50 block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").
5.
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:
If yes, confirm:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy,
- Your grade is equivalent to or higher than the grade level of the vacancy, and
- Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
- 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?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Are you a retired Federal employee receiving an annuity from the Office of Personnel Management? NOTE: If you answered yes to this question, attach a copy of your retirement Standard Form 50 to your application.
2.
Are you a current or former (within last five-years) Executive Branch political appointee; Schedule C excepted service appointee (confidential, policy or transitional role), or non-career or limited appointee in the Senior Executive Service (SES)?
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509
Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint the following current or former (within five-years) Executive Branch political appointees to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES positions:
https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=023f2059-dff7-4307-89b4-c553c218af1d&pid=08248d29-d26e-44b6-9988-57655358d509
3.
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:
Assessment 1
INSTRUCTIONS: For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
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.)
2.
Please indicate the response that determines how you meet the minimum qualifications for the GS- 13 position. Remember your resume must reflect your answer or you will be determined notqualified.
3.
Please indicate the response that determines how you meet the minimum qualifications for the GS- 13 position. Remember your resume must reflect your answer or you will be determined not qualified.
4.
Please indicate the response that determines how you meet the minimum qualifications for the GS- 13 position. Remember your resume must reflect your answer or you will be determined notqualified.
5.
Please indicate the response that determines how you meet the minimum qualifications for the GS- 13 position. Remember your resume must reflect your answer or you will be determined not qualified.
6.
Please indicate the response that determines how you meet the minimum qualifications for the GS- 13 position. Remember your resume must reflect your answer or you will be determined not qualified.
7.
Please indicate the response that determines how you meet the minimum qualifications for the GS- 13 position. Remember your resume must reflect your answer or you will be determined not qualified.
8.
Please indicate the response that determines how you meet the minimum qualifications for the GS- 13 position. Remember your resume must reflect your answer or you will be determined not qualified.
9.
Please indicate the response that determines how you meet the minimum qualifications for the GS- 13 position. Remember your resume must reflect your answer or you will be determined not qualified.
10.
Please indicate the response that determines how you meet the minimum qualifications for the GS- 13 position. Remember your resume must reflect your answer or you will be determined not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Analyze results of quality reviews and recommend corrective actions necessary to eliminate deficiencies.
12.
Evaluate audit programs to ensure an appropriate risk-based audit approach.
13.
Apply Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and/or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) to perform audits.
14.
Review audit workpapers and reports to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and other criteria, such as Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) or Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
15.
Interact verbally with team members, contractors, and other Government personnel to discuss audit deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
16.
Explain work processes to subordinates or team members to promote optimal workflow and productivity.
17.
Provide oral briefings to communicate results of audit quality reviews.
18.
Present written findings, conclusions, and recommendations regarding audit quality issues.
19.
Prepare revised written guidance and/or provide written recommendations to implement regulatory or policy changes.
20.
Provide written recommendations for improving services to meet customer needs.
21.
Supervise an audit team in the accomplishment of performance and financial audits.
22.
Provide audit advice and training to audit teams to ensure compliance with GAAS, GAGAS and Agency objectives.
23.
Research questions from staff regarding audit quality and GAGAS compliance to recommend appropriate course of action.
24.
Mentor audit staff to address quality issues and to ensure quality audit work product.
25.
Oversee audit data in various databases to ensure compliance with Agency policies and adherence to federal government practices and policies.
26.
Use data retrieval software to retrieve financial information.
27.
Use spreadsheet or word processing programs to analyze financial data.
28.
Use quantitative methods and analytical procedures to evaluate costs and financial information.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
29.
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)?