AUDITOR (PERFORMANCE)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Job summary

Office of Inspector General is seeking a Senior Auditor to perform performance audits, advisory services, and risk management. The role involves examining programmatic issues, reviewing internal controls, and preparing comprehensive audit reports for leadership.

The position requires DoD DCIPS context, security clearance readiness, and adherence to governing standards. Telework may be limited; full-time on-site work at the Fort Meade, MD area, with ongoing professional certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in auditing or related field (business admin, finance, public admin, accounting).
• 4+ years in performance auditing or equivalent.
• Certification: CIA or CPA or related auditing credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits to review systems, operations, finances and compliance.
• Develop and document risk-based audit programs and work papers.
• Present findings to management and obtain corrective actions.

Skills

Auditing

Auditing Standards

Leadership

Problem Solving

Oral Communication

Writing

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

Auditing degree

CIA/CPA certification

Tools

GAGAS/GAAS

Job description

Summary

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Auditor with the Office of Inspector General regarding potential programmatic issues that require examination by a professional. Performs routine or limited quick response audits, consulting and advisory services, risk management, liaison with external audit organizations, audit compliance and follow-up.

Summary

The purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Auditor with the Office of Inspector General regarding potential programmatic issues that require examination by a professional. Performs routine or limited quick response audits, consulting and advisory services, risk management, liaison with external audit organizations, audit compliance and follow-up.

Duties

As a AUDITOR (PERFORMANCE) you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Perform audits of internal departments to review and appraise systems, operations, financial activities, and compliance to safeguard assets, enhance the control environment, ensure compliance with applicable laws and guidelines, and increase productivity.
• Perform audits using appropriate audit techniques, analyze data to support findings, and develop recommendations to correct deficiencies; prepare comprehensive audit work papers documenting audit work performed.
• Determine internal audit scope and designs risk-based audit programs.
• Demonstrate skill and ability in reviewing the suitability of internal control design, identifying areas of weakness and designing compensating controls and process improvements.
• Discuss audit findings with responsible organizational elements, technical representatives and others to develop constructive final report; prepare a comprehensive final report summarizing the audit results.
• Meet with top management officials to present audit findings, explain the significance of conclusions, and justify recommendations. Assist in obtaining written responses to recommendations from management officials and follows-up with management officials to ensure corrections are made in a timely manner.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Maintain compliance with Government Auditing Standards continuing professional education requirements.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position designated as such IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.
• Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Agency requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position.
• The incumbent must have completed, or will be required to successfully complete, the DoD Joint IG Training Course, or an equivalent as approved by the DCSA Inspector General, within 120 days of appointment (per DoDD 5106.04).
• The incumbent must have completed, or will be required to successfully complete, the Certified Inspector General Auditor Certification Program and obtain said certification through the Association of Inspectors General within two years.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified individuals.

Qualifications

This position has a Basic Requirement for the 0511:

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:

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

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/auditing-series-0511/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 09/28/2026

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.

Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience.

Specialized Experience For This Position Includes

• Developing risk assessments and audit plans to identify significant internal control improvements.
• Perform audit assignments (using GAGAS), analysis of information and preparing audit working papers, and researching directives, laws, regulations and/or operating instructions of an organizational function or system.
• Interviewing and briefing employees, managers, and other officials involved with a program, activity or function being reviewed.

Specifically You Will Be Evaluated On The Following Competencies

• Auditing - Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards and procedures for conducting financial and compliance, economy and efficiency, and program audits.
• Audit Reporting - Analyze, reconcile and prepare audit information to produce required audit reports, statements and other documentation in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) or Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Note: Clients and customers include any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government.
• Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
• Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Computer Skills - Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and to respond appropriately.
• Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
• Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL

In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.

Re-employed Annuitant

This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.

If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.

All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

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This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a \"Drug Test Statement of Understanding\" if you are selected for this position.

• 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R.
• 1194).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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