- Position Title
- AUDITOR
- Agency
- Defense Contract Audit Agency
- Announcement Number
- DCAA-25-HQ-12693787 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, February 24, 2025 to Monday, March 10, 2025
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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 the spouse of a current member of the Armed Forces? If yes, confirm that you are married to the military member.
-OR-
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?
-OR-
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.
-OR-
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?
-OR-
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.
3.
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")
4.
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")
5.
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").
6.
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.
7.
I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
8.
I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
9.
I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
10.
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station. I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal appropriated or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
NOTE 1: Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location. If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.
NOTE 2: You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
11.
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:
4.
To be eligible for Military Spouse Preference (MSP) under this vacancy announcement, you must have appointment eligibility under one of the following authorities and submit the appropriate, required documentation to verify your eligibility. Please select one or more eligibilities that apply to you.
5.
To exercise your PPP application based preference as a Military Reserve and National Guard Technician, Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Receiving Disability Retirement, or Retained Grade Preference Eligible under this vacancy announcement, you must have appointment eligibility under one of the following authorities and submit the appropriate, required documentation to verify your eligibility. Please select one or more eligibilities that apply to you.
Assessment 1
Please accurately identify your level of training or experience when completing this questionnaire. Your responses will be evaluated and verified based on your submitted resume. Ensure that your resume accurately describes the level of education and/or experience claimed in the assessment questionnaire. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your stated level of experience and demonstrated capability. By continuing in the application process, I acknowledge that my self-assessment questionnaire score may be reduced, and I may lose consideration for this position if the work experience described in my resume does not support my responses to the assessment questionnaire
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 not qualified.
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 notqualified.
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 not qualified.
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 notqualified.
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.
Apply knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and/or contract terms to provide general advice and assistance to acquisition officials in areas of cost allowance and allocation.
12.
Utilize knowledge of procurement laws, regulation, policies, procedures and practices in advising acquisition officials on areas of risk and sensitivity in contractor submissions not being considered for audit by command.
13.
Assist contracting officers in understanding risks associated with individual cost elements of complex pricing submissions.
14.
Apply knowledge of tools and techniques for researching complex acquisition issues.
15.
Provide expert advice on adequacy of forward pricing proposals for compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and contract audit requirements.
16.
Sustain effective working relationships with acquisition officials to be able to describe available audit services.
17.
Apply knowledge of GAGAS and policies, procedures and practices for contract audits to advise acquisition officials on the types of audit services that will best meet their needs.
18.
Analyze requested audit and/or liaison (non-audit) services to ascertain if, and to what extent, requested services impair audit independence in fact or appearance and advise command or audit office accordingly.
19.
Explain planned audit scope, the factors influencing the audit scope, and the resultant audit conclusions and recommendations to acquisition officials.
20.
Evaluate effectiveness of audit program guidance for contract audit requirements by utilizing knowledge of GAGAS, laws, regulations, policies procedures and practices.
21.
Take initiative to make recommendations to improve the quality and timeliness of field audit services.
22.
Independently analyze process improvements to measure their effectiveness.
23.
Explain audit processes and procedures to assist acquisition officials with pending procurements.
24.
Serve as the principal point of contact at an acquisition center, frequently without direct supervision.
25.
Work independently while understanding the necessity of communicating and coordinating work efforts with supervisor and team members.
26.
Organize day to day work to ensure assigned program/project requirements are accomplished as required.
27.
Identify potentially significant or sensitive issues which impact Agency services and relationships with acquisition officials to communicate with supervisor, audit offices and/or commands.
28.
Discuss acquisition officials' concerns with audit services with managers within the organization and work together to effect corrective action.
29.
Persuade acquisition officials, in consultation with field audit office, to accept audit observations, findings, and recommendations.
30.
Resolve differences of opinion between audit staff and acquisition officials.
31.
Prepare written communications which are clear, pertinent, factually accurate, well organized and persuasive to effectively provide financial liaison and advisory services.
32.
Present personally prepared oral briefings to acquisition officials to explain available audit services, processes and procedures.
33.
Represent the Agency in meetings to discuss working relationships with acquisition and contract administration commands.
34.
Assist Headquarters, Regions and audit office management in communicating and interfacing with acquisition officials.
35.
Interact orally with team members, management officials within the organization, acquisition officials and others to maintain effective working relationships.
36.
Foster effective communication and working relationships between acquisition officials and Agency audit offices.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
37.
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)?