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U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command | Scott AFB, IL

Posted Date 12/20/2024
Description This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The incumbent will act as the commander's agent on accounting, financial, and managerial issues, conducting quick response audits, audit readiness, consulting, risk management, liaison with external auditors, and ensuring audit compliance and follow-up.Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Performing basic survey work to identify areas of concern and assist in defining audit objectives; (2) Analyzing routine accounting records to identify discrepancies and trends for further evaluation by higher-level auditors; (3) Providing administrative support by maintaining audit files, records, and documentation in compliance with organizational standards; and (4) Documenting audit processes and findings under the supervision of senior auditors to ensure compliance with standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07)/(or equivalent).

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Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Public Administration (with a financial management/auditing focus), Business Administration (with Accounting/Auditing concentration) or other fields which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as financial management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Developing lead sheets and audit plans to identify potential weaknesses in internal controls for further examination; (2) Identifying risks within programs and processes to support the development of audit scopes and focus areas; (3) Assisting senior auditors by gathering, organizing, and analyzing financial data for use in audit reports and recommendations; and (4) Summarizing audit findings in clear and concise reports to present results basic corrective actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09)/(or equivalent).

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Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Public Administration (with a financial management/auditing focus), Business Administration (with Accounting/Auditing concentration) or other fields which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

GS-12 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Auditing managerial and financial systems to ensure accuracy, compliance with fiscal law, and alignment with organizational policies; (2) Advising leadership on audit compliance to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively; (3) Developing solutions for unprecedented financial issues using professional judgment and advanced audit techniques; (4) Interpreting and applying fiscal laws and regulations to provide authoritative guidance for resolving accounting and operational issues; and (5) Training and/ mentoring lower-graded auditors by providing guidance on complex audit procedures and adherence to professional standards. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11)/(or equivalent).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this grade- (GS-12), you must meet the qualification requirement using the basic requirement and experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
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