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Job Summary"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. An incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.
QualificationsA resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Leading and coordinating audit response activities; and Exercising expert judgement and authority in interpreting and applying federal audit policies, directives, and guidelines; and Reviewing and analyzing audit reports; and Developing policies and procedures for audit response and corrective action implementation and ensuring the audit activities align with all policies and regulations, including OMG Circular A-50, DHS Directive 077-02, and DHS Instruction 077-02-001 Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: The work is predominantly sedentary but does require some intermittent exertion. The work involves some travel and the volume of work with the pressure of deadlines may create stressful situations. Position must be capable of carrying documents, computers and other equipment sometimes weighing up to 30 pounds and standing for long periods. Work Environment: The work involves everyday risks or discomforts that require safety precautions of such places as practical exercise areas, offices, meeting rooms, etc. The work involves exposure to moderate risk and exposure to potential hazardous situations at the various facilities. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Secret as a condition of placement in this Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Major DutiesServing as a Program Analyst GS-0343-14 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Chief Financial Officer Directorate. This position is responsible for managing audit response and coordination activities with the Department Audit Liaison (DAL), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the General Accountability Office (GAO). The position serves as the principal advisor to senior leadership on audit matters, providing expert guidance and ensuring timely and accurate responses for all audit engagements. The position is responsible for developing and implementing audit response strategies that ensure compliance, accountability and oversight of the resolution and implementation of audit findings and recommendations. Typical duties include: Leading and coordinating audit response activities, actively participating in department-wide and government-wide audit initiatives, and may assume leadership of department-wide audit response efforts Exercising expert judgement and authority in interpreting and applying federal audit policies, directives and guidelines Serving as the principal point of contact for OIG and GAO audits, representing high-level negotiations and providing authoritative advice to leadership Participating in the Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) and Internal Controls Over Operations (ICOOP) processes, working with DHS Risk Management and Assurance (RM&A) office and financial and program managers to resolve complex accounting and business process issues in compliance with OMB Circular A-123 View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.