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Summary
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.
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Overview
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Open & closing dates
07/19/2024 to 08/19/2024
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Salary
$167,082 - $204,000 per year
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Pay scale & grade
ES 00
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Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
75% or less - This position will require frequent travel away from the permanent duty station.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Moving expenses may be authorized.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Senior Executive
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Promotion potential
None
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
Yes
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
SES-DCAA-24-EA-12485991
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Control number
800722300
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Senior executives
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals.
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Duties
- Serves as the alter ego to the Regional Director (RD) for Eastern Region in one of the three DCAA Regional offices. Shares with the Regional Director the authority over management and operations responsibilities and its resources of the region.
- Executive management responsibility over the Eastern Region, comprised of 800 civilian professional auditors and approximately 20-30 branch, resident and sub-offices with an operating budget in excess of approximately $80. million.
- Ensures the coverage of mission critical contract audit and financial advisory services in support of the national defense and related contracts located throughout the assigned geographic region.
- Directs the contract audits/assessments of U.S. Government contractors’ systems for adequacy, accuracy, and the acceptability of incurred and proposed contract costs in accordance with GAGAS and in compliance with the FAR.
- Coordinates and reviews annual requirements’ studies and operating plans of the FAOs. Meets with high level contractor/procurement officials to resolve significant technical problems.
- Represents the Regional Director in meetings with DoD and other Federal agency officials, foreign, state and local officials, leaders of civic groups and top management officials.
- Teams with the HCRM leadership in providing executive guidance to the region’s various personnel, financial management, information management and administrative services programs to assure that they adequately support the region’s audit mission.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background investigation required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent with 24 hours in accounting
- Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required
Qualifications
Eligibility for this position will be based on meeting the basic education requirements below and clear and comprehensive indication that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to carry out the duties and assignments of the position. Applicants must meet the basic education requirements and possess the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities listed in the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications paragraphs below.
Basic Education Requirements:
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.")
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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.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be evaluated in the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below which are
broadly applicable to SES positions throughout the Federal Government. All competitive applicants must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs. Narratives should be limited to no more than 2 pages per each ECQ for a total of 10 pages. For detailed information on submitting the ECQs, please review OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications. OPM Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates, current career SES members or former career SES members who are eligible for reinstatement to a career-reserved position need not submit an ECQ statement.
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
For additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications, see the following site: www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a narrative statement specifically addressing each of the following Technical Qualifications. Narratives should be limited to no more than two pages per factor. Applicants will be evaluated against each of these factors:
1. Demonstrated executive level experience in managing operations that perform a full range of highly complex professional audit, accounting, or audit advisory services. This should include a comprehensive knowledge of Federal Government or other large private organizations' professional auditing standards, principles and practices for conducting highly complex audits.
2.Extensive experience in leading organizational change with demonstrated success in change management best practices, including business process re-engineering, strategic communications, and building coalitions with all levels of management in the Federal Government or large private/corporate/industry organizations, Defense Contractors, or variety of external organizations.
DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement:
In addition, DoD requires the Enterprise Perspective. The applicant must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within your application package.
Basic Education Requirements:
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.")
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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.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be evaluated in the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below which are
broadly applicable to SES positions throughout the Federal Government. All competitive applicants must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs. Narratives should be limited to no more than 2 pages per each ECQ for a total of 10 pages. For detailed information on submitting the ECQs, please review OPM's Guide to the Senior Executive Service Qualifications. OPM Candidate Development Program (CDP) graduates, current career SES members or former career SES members who are eligible for reinstatement to a career-reserved position need not submit an ECQ statement.
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
For additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications, see the following site: www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a narrative statement specifically addressing each of the following Technical Qualifications. Narratives should be limited to no more than two pages per factor. Applicants will be evaluated against each of these factors:
1. Demonstrated executive level experience in managing operations that perform a full range of highly complex professional audit, accounting, or audit advisory services. This should include a comprehensive knowledge of Federal Government or other large private organizations' professional auditing standards, principles and practices for conducting highly complex audits.
2.Extensive experience in leading organizational change with demonstrated success in change management best practices, including business process re-engineering, strategic communications, and building coalitions with all levels of management in the Federal Government or large private/corporate/industry organizations, Defense Contractors, or variety of external organizations.
DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement:
In addition, DoD requires the Enterprise Perspective. The applicant must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within your application package.
Education
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.").
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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.
Additional information
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.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
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:
- Vacancy ID# 12485991
- Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers.
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html)
- Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
- You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments, but do not send certificates, etc.
5. If you are current or former career SES member, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates the status. Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL information and documents (i.e., ECQs, TQs, Resume, Transcript or other format describing your qualifications, etc., as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
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.
Agency contact information
HR Customer Care Center
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DCAA - EASTERN REGION
8725 John J. Kingman Rd.
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
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.
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5. If you are current or former career SES member, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates the status. Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL information and documents (i.e., ECQs, TQs, Resume, Transcript or other format describing your qualifications, etc., as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.
Required Documents
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:
- Vacancy ID# 12485991
- Full name, mailing and email addresses, day and evening telephone numbers.
- Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type of degree received. Report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html)
- Information about your paid and non-paid work experiences related to this position including: job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, duration of employment, and salary.
- You may also include information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments, but do not send certificates, etc.
5. If you are current or former career SES member, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that indicates the status. Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL information and documents (i.e., ECQs, TQs, Resume, Transcript or other format describing your qualifications, etc., as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position.
DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as award certificates will not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
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.
Agency contact information
HR Customer Care Center
- Address
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DCAA - EASTERN REGION
8725 John J. Kingman Rd.
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
US
Next steps
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.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Agency contact information
HR Customer Care Center
- Address
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DCAA - EASTERN REGION
8725 John J. Kingman Rd.
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060
US