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The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) performs contract audits for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal agencies; and provides accounting and financial advisory services regarding contracts/ subcontracts to all DoD Components responsible for procurement and contract administration. Its work benefits our men and women in uniform and the American taxpayer.
07/19/2024 to 08/19/2024
$167,082 - $204,000 per year
ES 00
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
75% or less - This position will require frequent travel away from the permanent duty station.
Yes—Moving expenses may be authorized.
Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
None
Yes
Yes
SES-DCAA-24-EA-12485991
800722300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals.
Degree: A bachelor's degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting is required. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.").
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. This must include one of the following:
1. Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
2. A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or
3. 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.
For benefits information, please see employment and Benefits at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.
1. This is a Tier 1 Senior Executive Service (SES) position with a salary range of $167,082 to $204,000.
2. OPM Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates and current Career SES members need only to address the technical qualifications and need not respond to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
3. You will be required to serve a one year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period.
4. You will be paid by direct deposit to a financial organization.
5. Selectee will be required to file an annual financial disclosure statement, form OGE-278.
6. Some travel of all modes of transportation within Continental United States is required.
7. Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt
8. Bargaining Unit Position: No
9. An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational, and functional lines. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment, which requires you to be mobile. All new appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligation Agreement as a condition of employment into the Senior Executive Service.
10. Security Requirements: Critical Sensitive.
11. Veterans' preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
12. Permanent Change of Station Cost: Moving expenses may be authorized.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification Program: This position is covered by the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) as a critical acquisition position Level III and acquisition position career category, Auditing.
Financial Management (FM) Certification Program: As a condition of employment, the selectee must meet the requirements of the DoD FM Certification Program. The FM Certification Program is a course-based and experience-based program consisting of three certification levels. Level three certification must be completed within two years of the selectee's employment start date.
Security Clearance: Critical Sensitive. Selectee must be able to acquire and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the quality and extent of their accomplishments, experience and education. An Executive Evaluation Panel will evaluate the resume, the Executive Core Qualifications statement and the Technical Qualifications statement for each candidate to determine the best qualified candidates who will be referred to the selecting official.
If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency via email at: dcaa.belvoir.hq.mbx.ask-lmer@mail.mil
1. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Narratives: written statements addressing each of the Five (5) ECQs.
2. Technical Qualifications (TQs) Narratives: written statements addressing each of the Two (2) TQs.
3. Résumé - You must submit a resume or any other written format you choose to describe your qualifications. The following information should be included:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit all application documents by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, 08/19/2024
1. A complete application includes your transcripts, a resume, and any other documents listed below under "Required Documents" section listed below.
Click "Apply Online" to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must reselect your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account on your application will be incomplete.
Once your completed application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/800722300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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