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Position Title
Auditor
Agency
National Nuclear Security Administration
Announcement Number
25-NRLFO-10-12666716-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, January 16, 2025 to Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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
--you are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/  

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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3. Were you employed overseas as an appropriated funded employee, AND:

--you complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area;
--you received a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating;
--you returned to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/family-of-overseas-employees/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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4. Are you a current/former federal employee who meets one of the following Merit Promotion eligibilities:

1. Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for a PROMOTION or TRANSFER to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?
2. Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status" applying for REINSTATEMENT to a position with a higher grade/pay band or higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis?

Note: also select "Yes" if applying for a change-to-lower grade (CTLG) to a position with higher promotion potential than you previously held on a permanent basis.

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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5. Are you a SURPLUS or DISPLACED federal employee (e.g., Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))?

If yes, confirm:

--you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy;
--you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated;
--you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND
--your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.

For more information on eligibility visit:  https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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6. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation)  AND:

--you worked in a term or temporary job (time-limited) under a competitive appointment;
--you served under 1 or more appointments for a period totaling more than 24 months, without a break in service of 2 or more years;
--you performed at an acceptable level during each period of service; AND
--if you are a former employee, you have been separated no more than 2 years since the most recent date of separation; and
--you did not leave your job due to misconduct or performance?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/land-management/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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7. Are you the spouse of:

--a member of the armed forces serving on active duty;
--a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty; OR
--a service member who was killed while performing active duty (un-remarried widow or widower)?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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8. 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 are 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 (you must provide supporting documentation?

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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?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/peace-corps/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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Are you a current/former federal employee who meets one of the following non-competitive eligibilities:

1. Current career/career-conditional federal employee applying for REASSIGNMENT, CHANGE-TO-LOWER GRADE, REPROMOTION, or TRANSFER, and you currently or previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
2. Former career/career-conditional federal employee with "Status", applying for REINSTATEMENT, and you previously held a position with the same grade/pay band or higher and the same or higher promotion potential on a permanent basis?
3. Current Excepted Service employee at an agency that has a valid INTERCHANGE agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)?
4. Current or former federal employee with the Foreign Service, Postal Career Service, Postal Rate Commission Employee, Government Accountability Office (GAO), Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts or other federal agency for which you gained eligibility to apply for career/career-conditional positions?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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10. Do you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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11. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND:

--you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR
--you are entitled to veterans' preference?

Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour or claiming "derived preference" you may also meet the eligibility criteria.

For more information on eligibility visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/

Check the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section in the job announcement for instructions to support your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
3. Do any of your relatives work for the agency to which you are applying? If so, please list any applicable names below. Please enter N/A in the text box, if not Applicable. (Include: father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, and half sister). (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position. Please provide an answer for all questions. (limit characters)
1. NQ-02: To meet the basic qualifications requirements at the NQ-02 level (GS-9 - GS-12), select the option that best describes your experience.
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2. NQ-03: To meet the basic qualifications requirements at the NQ-03 level (GS-13 - GS-14), select the option that best describes your experience.
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3. NQ-02 and NQ-03: You must meet the minimum basic educational/experience requirements for Auditor positions in the Federal Government. Please select the option that best applies to you.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Select the response below that best describes your ability to plan, develop, review and implement audit programs and procedures for audit assignments.
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5. Select the response below that best describes your ability to perform audits of records, accounts, vouchers, and other supporting contractor documentation.
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6. Select the response below that best describes your ability to perform audits involving cost determinations, indirect cost distributions, and expense allocations in accordance with terms and conditions of the operating contract.
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7. Select the response below that best describes your ability to perform pre-award audits of rate proposals and cost proposals submitted by the operating contractor for the purpose of evaluating the reasonableness of proposed travel, overtime, education, training and appendix ceilings and the overhead rates to be applied to contracts.
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8. Select the response below that best describes your professional working knowledge of theories, principles, procedures, and techniques in the field of auditing.
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9. Select the response below that best describes your ability to perform complex and comprehensive audits and reviews of financial, operational, and functional systems.
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10. Select the response below that best describes your knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).
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11. Select the response below that best describes your ability to provide technical expertise to members of the audit team on the interpretation of auditing regulations and procedures.
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12. Select the response below that best describes your knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
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13. Select the response below that best describes your knowledge of accounting theory, principles and techniques.
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14. Select the response below that best describes your ability to conduct surveys of the financial aspects of contractors' administrative practices to determine and evaluate the degree of compliance with contract terms and government regulations to provide pertinent information for management.
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15. Select the response below that best describes your ability to provide technical expertise to members of the audit team on the interpretation of accounting regulations and procedures.
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16. Select the response below that best describes your demonstrated knowledge of techniques (including use of computer applications) to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze problems and factual data; draw sound conclusions; and make recommendations associated with improving the efficiency of work methods, procedures, and management controls systems.
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17. Select the response below that best describes your demonstrated ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team: organizing, planning, and scheduling own work and contributing to the work of a team.
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18. Select the response below that best describes your ability to formulate and present written recommendations to the supervisor.
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19. Select the response that best demonstrates your ability to make written presentations in a clear and concise manner to employees and managers at all levels.
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20. Select the response below that best describes your ability to provide comprehensive reports of audits or examinations adequately supported by exhibits, schedules, and work papers setting forth the results of the reviews.
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21. Select the response that best describe your ability to prepare reports on the results of work processes to address the audit objectives.
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22. Select the response below that best describes your ability to prepare written recommendations for correction of deficiencies and for adjustment of discrepancies.
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23. Select the response below that best describes your ability to communicate effectively in order to clarify information.
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24. Select the response below that best describes your ability to communicate effectively in order to persuade others to accept or adopt your recommendations.
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25. Select the response below that best describes your ability to make oral presentations in a clear and concise manner to employees and managers at all levels.
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26. Select the response below that best describes your ability to provide expert advise and make recommendations to other auditors on the interpretation of accounting and auditing regulations to resolve complex issues.
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27. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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