A not to exceed 1 year, may be extended up to 3 years, may be made permanent without further competition. job with Defense Contract Audit Agency in San Diego, California. It pays $143,677–$186,785 per year at grade GS-14. Applications close on Nov 10, 2026 — 9 days left.
- Working pattern
- On site
- Who can apply
- Internal to an agency
- Clearance
- Other
Main duties
- Establishes and maintains processes to communicate changes in policies and procedures and issues of sensitive or general concern to all of the Field Audit Office (FAO) staff.
- Provides overall direction to the FAO regarding workforce development activities necessary to enhance and maximize the supervisory staff's leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ensures that auditors receive training required by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).
- Reviews requirements and program plans developed by subordinate audit teams and coordinates Regional Audit Manager (RAM) review.
Full details
About the role
Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.
What you will do
- Establishes and maintains processes to communicate changes in policies and procedures and issues of sensitive or general concern to all of the Field Audit Office (FAO) staff.
- Provides overall direction to the FAO regarding workforce development activities necessary to enhance and maximize the supervisory staff's leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ensures that auditors receive training required by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).
- Reviews requirements and program plans developed by subordinate audit teams and coordinates Regional Audit Manager (RAM) review.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen as verified through E-Verify Program.
- 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.
Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. 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 a conventional U.S. education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying or prior to appointment as outlined above. Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities.
Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree.
You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request.
Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education
How you will be evaluated
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: Human Capital Management Audit Planning and Management Decision Support - Audit Execution Leadership Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Audit Criminal History Inquiries- 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 @ ***
Documents you must provide
- You must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
- Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required.
- Applicant guidance on the two page resume requirement may be found at: Learn more about the new resume requirements.
- Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire: Your resume must demonstrate the quality of your work as it relates to the experience requirements outlined in the job announcement.
- Other supporting documents a.
- SF-50: Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type.
- Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification. b.
- College Transcripts: All applicants, including current agency employees/Contractors must submit a college transcript c.
- Certifications - CPA or CIA d.
- 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 the 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. e.
- Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, must be selected and placed at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including 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.
- To download the checklist, select "Save" or "Save As" instead of "Open." Save the document to your device then open it as a PDF.
- Once the form is opened, select "Enable All Features" and the form will populate so that it can be completed. *** f.
- Other documents identified in this announcement
What to expect next
Once your application is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email. When your application has been reviewed, you will receive an email advising whether you were determined to be the best qualified and referred to the hiring manager.
Qualified candidates eligible for non-competitive reassignment, repromotion, change to lower grade, transfer or reinstatement will also be referred. You may be contacted for an interview. You will be notified when the selection process is complete.
Additional information
DCAA has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security and thrift savings; health, life and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. DCAA employees enjoy our business-casual dress code, flexible work schedules, and transit subsidies.
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 program consisting of three certification levels. Level 3 certification must normally be completed within two years of the selectee's employment start date.
Financial Disclosure: Completion of an Office of Government Ethics (OGE) confidential financial disclosure form 450 is required for this position.
Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ***). 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.
You will be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period of 1 year unless one has previously been completed.
Telework: This position may be eligible for situational telework. Telework approval will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency's telework policy and guidance.
If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position. Additional Vacancies: This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 120 days of the certificate issuance date.
Performance Appraisal: If you are a current Federal employee, you must be rated fully successful or higher on your current performance rating to be eligible for promotion. You may be asked to provide a copy of your performance appraisal during the evaluation and selection process.
Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification Program: As a condition of employment, the selectee must meet the requirements of the DAWIA Certification Program.
The selectee must obtain the required certification within the specified grace period for their applicable certification level, except that designated Key Leadership Positions at the GS-14/15 levels require certification completion at the time of assignment. This position is not covered by a bargaining unit. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically.
If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact *** for assistance.
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