Staff Auditor

Missile Defense Agency; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missile Defense Agency is seeking a Staff Auditor within the Internal Review Organization to perform performance auditing and provide independent assessment of program operations. The role includes developing audit plans, collecting evidence, and reporting findings to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.

Staff may qualify at NH-02 level for the 0511 auditing series, with requirements including an auditing-related degree or professional certification such as CIA or CPA, and

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing practices and methodologies.
• Familiarity with performance auditing standards and internal controls.
• Ability to collect, analyze and document audit evidence.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance auditing within the Internal Review Organization.
• Develop audit plans, gather evidence, and document findings.
• Communicate results to improve program efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills

Auditing

Performance auditing

Internal controls

Education

Auditing/related degree

CIA or CPA certification

Transcripts required

Job description

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible serving as the Staff Auditor within the Internal Review Organization, and receives progressively more responsible assignments after proficient experience and training levels are met and may be non-competitively promoted to the target position pending all requirements being met.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the NH NH-02 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0511, series as listed below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/auditing-series-0511/ 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: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial coursework in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. Applicants who meet the basic requirements described in the individual occupational requirements are fully qualified for the specified entry grade (generally grade GS-5). NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.