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Summary This position is under the DoD Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) within Title 5 Competitive Service. For more information on Acq Demo please go to the DoD AcqDemo website at https://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet at https://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html Responsibilities Serves as an agent of the Defense Acquisition University supporting the agency's enterprise risk management and internal control (RMIC) program, internal audit (IA), and internal controls over financial reporting/ statements/ systems that require examination by a financial professional. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting data, records, reports, and systems for compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 (Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control), DoDI 5010.40 Manager' Internal Control Program, Federal Management Regulations, and other Government, DoD, and DAU policies and procedures. Provides direction, technical/ professional guidance, and support to budget, finance, and other teams that support the audits to ensure proper accounting and disclosure of transactions. Reviews audit reports, identifies critical problems and provides advice to management or other budget/financial personnel on the resolution of such issues. Oversees, leads, plans and conducts financial and compliance (system and operational) audits following General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)/Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS).Researches and understands all requirements related to obtaining and maintaining DAU's audit readiness, sustainment, and remediation posture to meet DoD goals. Strategically develops, maintains policies, plans, and other documents relative to financial processes, controls, Risk Management Internal Controls Plans (RMIC), Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness, Sustainment, and Remediation (FIAR); leads and implements plans, conducts assessments, develops and monitors management corrective action plans, develops and maintains risk and fraud matrices. Responsible for the evaluation and/or recommended revision of the accounting and managerial systems supporting the missions of the Agency to achieve proper internal controls. Establishes, monitors, and ensures internal control measures over financial reports, including Financial Statement Audits and reports, and systems to improve operations and system effectiveness are developed and working properly to support compliance with directives and regulations. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: General education and/or experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions. Degree: accounting, auditing; or a degree including auditing courses in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Current GS applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 or (NH-03) level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the NH-04 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. You must have specialized experience directly relating to the specific duties of the position, and demonstrate that you have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully with the experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge in: Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting accounting data, records, and reports. Demonstrated experience in leading, planning and conducting financial and compliance audits. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If the position you are applying for has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with your application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information The intent is to use AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority to fill this position. This position is in the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program at Level 3. The employee shall achieve FM Certification Level 3 within two years and satisfy continuing education training (CET) requirements to maintain FM Certification at Level 3 as a condition of employment. This position is in the Competitive Service. For more information regarding Competitive Service employment please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/service/ DAU participates in e-Verify with the Department of Homeland Security and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. If selected for this position, you must be able to start employment within 30 days of acceptance (unless otherwise approved by DAU). DAU mandates that employees report to their designated duty location during each pay period, though telework is supported. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a Separation-Reduction in Force (RIF) SF-50; a RIF Notice showing separation within the past year (or declining a management directed reassignment outside the commuting area, or a Termination of Disability Notice from OPM) and most recent performance appraisal. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.