Senior Audit Lead – Defense Programs

Defense Contract Audit Agency; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Contract Audit Agency in the United States seeks a senior auditor to lead a team of professional auditors, directing the complete audit program for a major defense contractor across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level, with proven ability to evaluate performance, identify training needs, and provide leadership to ensure high-quality audits in accordance with auditing standards.

Qualifications

• Degree: accounting or a related field that included 24 semester hours in accounting (may include up to 6 hours of business law).
• Combination of education and experience: 4 years of accounting experience plus 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing or CPA/CIA certification.
• Specialized Experience: 1 year at GS-13 or equivalent leading audit teams and directing audits for a major defense contractor.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of professional auditors and directing the complete audit program across sites.
• Evaluating team member performance and identifying training needs.
• Providing leadership and coaching to achieve quality audit results and adhere to auditing standards.

Skills

Audit leadership

Team leadership

Performance appraisal

Coaching

Education

Accounting degree plus 24 semester hours in accounting

CPA or CIA certification

Job description

Defense Contract Audit Agency in the United States seeks a senior auditor to lead a team of professional auditors, directing the complete audit program for a major defense contractor across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has one year of specialized experience at GS-13 level, with proven ability to evaluate performance, identify training needs, and provide leadership to ensure high-quality audits in accordance with auditing standards.