Clarification from the agency

Applicants must be current students or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education and pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the academic institution. Students who have not yet started the course of study leading to the baccalaureate or graduate degree may apply; however, these individuals must complete their enrollment requirements prior to appointment.

• Gathers background information for assigned audit areas to include missions and functions, resources and applicable laws, regulations, guidance and studies.
• Assists in identifying and testing internal controls and performing other applicable audit tests to aid the audit team with applicable contract audit functions and develops conclusions regarding data collected and analyzed.
• Assists audit team with the compilation, arrangement and evaluation of data and preparation of audit working papers and summaries detailing the results of the work for audit steps.
• Assists in maintaining appropriate audit administrative files, time control information and data needed to track pertinent information to assist the audit team.
• Examines and reviews accounting documents such as payroll and vouchers to identify and verify costs and determines propriety and validity appropriate.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program
• Males must be registered for the Selective Service (See www.sss.gov)
• Transcripts are required for all applicants
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (at a minimum); some positions require a TS/SCI (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information)
• Must comply with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
• Must sign written agreement regarding Federal Government Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0
• Must be enrolled at a qualifying educational institution on at least a part-time basis (as determined by the academic institution)
• Initial Probationary Period: Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Background Investigation: All selectees will be subject to a personnel security investigation which must be favorably adjudicated for occupancy of a sensitive position and/or access to classified information. If you are selected for a critical/special sensitive position, you will be subject to a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). For a critical sensitive position, you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret level. For a special sensitive position, you must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level AND you will be subject to a random counterintelligence scope polygraph.
• Drug Testing: If you are given access to classified information, you will be subject to random drug testing. If you are selected for a special sensitive position, you will be placed in a drug testing designated position. You must pass a drug test before your assignment to such a position and you will be subject to random drug testing subsequent to your assignment.
• Mobility Agreement: Assignment changes are an inherent part of career development and training for these positions. Auditors may rotate within commuting areas where sufficiently diverse work assignments are available.
• Travel: Some travel is required. Travel is typically local; however, some overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

Applicants must be current students in good academic standing, or accepted for enrollment for FALL 2026, on at least a part-time basis pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree at a qualifying educational institution and is making satisfactory progress towards receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree. The degree must be in Accounting or a related field (accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, or public administration) with a total of 24 or more semester hours in Accounting (this may include up to 6 semester hours in Business Law)

To be creditable, education must be obtained in an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Qualifying Education Institution: Any of the following educational institutions or curricula that have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education (https://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx)
OR
(http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html):

1) A 2-year or 4-year college or university; OR

2) A graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school)

Applicant must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards

Minimum Qualifications for the GS-599-03:
Completion of one academic year of post-high school study.

Minimum Qualifications for the GS-599-04:
Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree.

* The required education must lead to a degree in Accounting or a related field (accounting, auditing, business administration, economics, finance, or public administration) with a total of 24 or more semester hours in Accounting(this may including up to 6 semester hours in Business Law).

Conversion: Selectees may be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service without further competition when they have completed the course of study leading to a bachelor's or graduate degree and meets the qualification standards for the positions to which converted.

Financial Management Certification: Selectees must meet the requirements of the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program. The FM Certification Program is a course-based program consisting of three certification levels. Level 2 certification must normally be completed within two years of the selectee's employment start date.

Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act Certification (DAWIA): You must have achieved DAWIA certification in Program Management or alternatively, you must have the ability to obtain the required certification for this position within 24 months of conversion to a career conditional appointment.

Volunteer Experience: 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualifications requirements. If you are qualified, you will then receive a numeric score based on the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities for the position listed below. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications, you will be assigned a rating commensurate with your background. Your final score will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates.
Competencies:

Applicants must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: you are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by attaching in your USAJOBS account or uploading in your Application Manager account. The latest resume submitted will be used to determine qualifications.
2. Completed Assessment Questionnaire
3. Current transcripts (must show your name and school's name, support at least half time enrollment and cumulative GPA of 2.5 our of 4.0 scale). Transcripts and/or Certifications: All applicants, including current agency employees/Contractors, must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experience and must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume. Applicants must also submit documentation for proof of meeting the minimum education requirement. For additional information on acceptable documents, click here Transcripts and Certifications.
4. Acceptance letter if not currently enrolled (Must include verification of minimum part-time enrollment)
5. Veterans Preference Documentation - You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what they condition of discharge is thought to be. If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability. If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
6. Other supporting documentation

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