Summary IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT This vacancy is open to CURRENT Department of the Army Civilian Employees (DA Civilian). Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration Responsibilities As Deputy Auditor General, U.S. Army Audit Agency, acts for and exercises authority of the Army Auditor General in the formulation and execution of plans, policies, programs and procedures to provide comprehensive Army-wide and single location audit service in a variety of Forces and Infrastructure functional programs. Responsible for worldwide oversight of full range of programs under assigned functional areas totaling billions. Technical decisions are accepted as authoritative. Review of work is done primarily through an evaluation of the overall effect of total accomplishments of assigned audit programs and mission, including the extent to which program goals are met. Assures that balanced audit coverage is achieved within audit resources allocated to functional programs. Maintains a working relationship with DA agencies/elements, DOD and GAO and other audit activities. Constitutes an operational Agency element with respect to audits performed by the directorate staff. Manages a staff composed of 4 GS-15 Program Directors charged with functional program areas. Provides both line and/or staff supervision of approximately 100 field auditors conducting audits in assigned functional program areas geographically dispersed across 14-17 Agency field offices located worldwide. Evaluates the technical and managerial competence of key personnel. Promotes effective staff training and development, fosters clear communication, and maintains a strong focus on building an inclusive, high-performing workforce. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. You must be able to submit and pass designated and/or Random Drug Testing as required. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation. You must be able to obtain/maintain the appropriate clearance and access level for this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Direct deposit of pay is required. The incumbent is required to travel on both scheduled and unscheduled aircraft, and other modes as required, under conditions specified under the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. The incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high level meetings to obtain resolution of problems and gather information to assist in the decision-making process. Mobility: An essential element of the SES is mobility across geographic, organizational and functional lines. Individuals selected for Army SES positions may be subject to reassignment that requires them to be mobile. The U.S. Army senior leadership considers mobility to be an integral part of employment as an SES member with the Department of the Army. You must sign a mobility agreement. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Qualifications Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ) related to this position within your resume. Your Resume must be 2 pages. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. We recommend using a sans-serif font such as Lato, if available. Other acceptable options include Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Please use 0.5-inch margins. For formatting, consider using a 14-point font for titles and a 10-point font for the main body text. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.There is NO requirement to prepare a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ). MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (MTQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following technical qualification. MTQ: Demonstrated executive-level experience in leading a large, geographically dispersed organization and managing operations that perform a full range of highly complex professional audits, attestations, or evaluations. "EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQ, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. NOTE: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: THIS IS A SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE (SES) LEVEL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED POSITION. In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d, incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. Financial Management (FM) applicants must be able to obtain the FM Certification requirement of the position to which he or she is assigned. Such certification is a condition of employment. Only FM workforce members currently assigned to positions with an FM Certification designation are included in the FM Certification Program and are authorized to achieve FM certification at the designated level. If selected and not currently assigned to a position with FM Certification, selectee will have 2-years in which to obtain certification. In the event a member cannot obtain the FM Certification within the initial 2-year time period, the CCA may grant one or more time extensions of up to 1 year to remain in the position. Supervisors are responsible for monitoring and tracking FM members' progress toward certification and working with their human resources offices to take progressive discipline as appropriate so that FM members attain their certification levels within the required time period. If an individual fails to obtain the required FM Certification and any CCA approved time extension(s) have expired, the individual may be subject to adverse actions, up to and including, reassignment to a lower grade, or removal from government service. Education EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: This position has a minimum education requirement. To qualify for the 0511 occupational series, you must meet the following education requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/auditing-series-0511/ FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information Veterans' Preference: Does not apply to the Senior Executive Service (SES). SES Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential for SES leaders; individuals selected may be reassigned across geographic, organizational, or functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. The Department of the Army uses a tiered SES structure to determine pay ranges based on position scope, breadth, functions, and organizational placement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Applicants are expected to comply with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements (see EEO Policy) and may reference USAJOBS employment resources at https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to. Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). False Statements: Applicants must provide truthful information; false statements may result in non-selection, removal, fines, or other penalties. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, employee-organization membership, or other non-merit factors. Adverse Screening: Candidates proposed for selection are subject to adverse information screening, including inquiries into misconduct, malfeasance, or neglect of duty. If selected, individuals must comply with the Ethics in Government Act and all conflict-of-interest statutes. This includes filing a Public Financial Disclosure Report covering personal and spousal financial interests, outside positions, and assets. Conflicts may require divestiture or disqualification from certain duties. Additionally, individuals may not participate personally and substantially in matters involving a former non-federal employer for up to two years. Financial disclosure reports are releasable to the public upon request. E-Verify: All new hires must complete DHS Form I-9, and employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify. The Department of the Army participates in E-Verify, and employees must resolve any system-identified discrepancies to maintain employment. Any employment offer to a current or former (within 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee requires authorization from OPM. Such applicants must disclose this status to Human Resources. Retired federal employees interested in reemployment should review the Reemployed Annuitant guidance.

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