About this role
Job SummaryThis position is under the DoW Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) within Title 5 Competitive Service. For more information on Acq Demo please go to the DoW AcqDemo website at https://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet at https://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html Purpose of the Position: Perform analysis, operational and administrative activities for the Performance and Resource Management Directorate in support of WarU mission.
QualificationsYou must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. This position has a positive education requirement. You must submit proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: Degree: accounting or a related field (such as business administration, finance, or public administration) that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting (may include up to 6 hours of business law). OR Combination of education and experience: 4 years of accounting experience or a combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) in accounting/auditing courses or a certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor. Specialized experience must be documented in your resume. one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband level, NH-03, comparable to GS-13 or equivalent in other personnel pay systems. Specialized experience is defined as: Demonstrated experience in a) Accounting theories, concepts, and principles; b) Designing, implementing, and maintaining Management Internal Controls Plans to meet Financial and Internal Control assessment and sustainment. Developing and executing plans and processes to be compliant with OMB Circular A-123. Conducting DoW Enterprise Risk Management Internal Controls Plan (RMIC) reviews in accordance with DoD 5010.40 Manager' Internal Control Program in areas such as conducting a) Financial Statement Audits; b) Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness, Sustainment, and Remediation assessments and corrections: c) Audits, interpreting Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs); and d) Root Cause Analysis (RCA), developing and managing management corrective action plans, tracking progress and closing NFRs. Performing data analysis, including gathering data from various sources, auditing transactions using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software and government financial enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, preferably the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) ERP with strong government financial background. Experience with Advana and DAI desired. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesServes as an agent of the Warfighting Acquisition University supporting the agency's enterprise risk management and internal control (RMIC) program, internal audit (IA), and internal controls over financial reporting/ statements/ systems that require examination by a financial professional. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Examines, analyzes, and interprets accounting data, records, reports, and systems for compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 (Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control), DoDI 5010.40 Manager' Internal Control Program, Federal Management Regulations, and other Government, DoW, and WarU policies and procedures. Provides direction, technical/ professional guidance, and support to audit budget, finance, and other teams that support the audits to ensure proper accounting and disclosure of transactions. Reviews audit reports, identifies critical problems and provides advice to management or other budget/financial personnel on the resolution of such issues. Oversees, leads, plans and conducts financial and compliance (system and operational) audits following General Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)/Generally Accepted Government Audit Standards (GAGAS).Researches and understands all requirements related to obtaining and maintaining WarU's audit readiness, sustainment, and remediation posture to meet DoW goals. Strategically develops, maintains policies, plans, and other documents relative to financial processes, controls, Risk Management Internal Controls Plans (RMIC), Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness, Sustainment, and Remediation (FIAR); leads and implements plans, conducts assessments/audits, develops and monitors management corrective action plans, develops and maintains risk and fraud matrices. Responsible for the evaluation and/or recommended revision of the accounting and managerial systems supporting the missions of the Agency to achieve proper internal controls. Establishes, monitors, and ensures internal control measures to support financial reporting, effective operations, and compliance with applicable directives and regulations. Oversees controls related to financial reports, including Financial Statement Audits and associated reporting requirements. Evaluates whether controls and systems are properly designed, implemented, and operating effectively. Identifies opportunities to improve operational efficiency, system effectiveness, and compliance readiness. Performs other duties as assigned.