Auditor

United-States-Department-of-Defens; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, is seeking a Senior Auditor to join the Internal Review organization at Schriever AFB, Colorado. The role focuses on evaluating programs, ensuring compliance with auditing standards, and reporting findings to leadership.

You will work on audits of DoD programs, apply GAGAS and CIGIE Quality Standards, and coordinate with stakeholders to improve economy and efficiency while maintaining independence and integrity.

Qualifications

• GAGAS knowledge and CIGIE Quality Standards for evaluations and inspections.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using data collection and analysis tools to support audits.
• Strong oral and written communication for presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and evaluations within MDA Internal Review.
• Document findings, recommendations, and actions to improve programs.

Skills

GAGAS knowledge

CIGIE standards

data analysis

interviewing skills

Education

Auditing degree

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will serves as a Senior auditor within the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Internal Review (IR) organization.

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

For the Schriever AFB, CO (20.15% locality) Location: $91,870 to $142,022

For the Fort Belvoir, VA and/or Dahlgren (33.15% locality) Location: $102,415 to $158,322

You may qualify at the NH -03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/ GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified:

• Implement and apply Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) when performing audits and Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation for evaluations, aimed at eliminating fraud, waste, and abuse and enhancing the management of MDA programs through economy and efficiency.


• Experience in attention to detail, organizational skills, and flexibility while working on multiple projects, all while ensuring accuracy and completeness in work products.


• Use tools, techniques, and software for data collection and analysis to support the successful completion of projects, applying these skills to a wide range of complex subject matters.


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships; supported by strong oral and written communication skills that ensure the clear, concise, and effective presentation of findings, recommendations, and other relevant information, as well as proficiency in conducting interviews and briefings, and exchanging information with diverse audiences.

Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors

Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting.

OR
Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following:

1. A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination; or


2. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours.

NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.