INTERNAL CONTROL ANALYST-Title 5

Duties

• Provides administrative oversight of the Quality Assurance (QA) Program.
• Examines all areas to determine the effectiveness of procedures and also determines if functional areas are recording quality data upon which accurate management conclusions and decisions are based. Ensures effective and efficient quality standards and internal controls are in place at base level operations.
• Independently conducts various reviews to assess organizational performance driven by SAF, ANG and Wing Requirements.
• Ensure funds are safeguarded against waste, loss and misappropriation, and all remittances and payments are properly accounted for.
• Reviews retrieval data provided by the systems to screen for any unauthorized access or dual access conflicts between the payable systems and the general accounting systems.
• Gathers data, tracks discrepancies, prepares trend charts, and facilitates discussions with personnel at financial or QA meetings.

*** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***

Requirements

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments4. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be subject to furlough actions.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare eligibility.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : In addition to OPM general experience, evaluate applicant's knowledge, skills, and
abilities for:
- Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
- Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;
- Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
- Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : To qualify for the GS-0501-11 position, you must have 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Candidate with administrative oversight experience to a Quality Assurance (QA) Program preferred but not required. Experience recording quality data upon which accurate management conclusions and decisions are based. Experience researching, developing, modifying, and maintaining qualitative standards to evaluate and monitor performance indicators. Experience creating and maintaining a schedule of all reports, audits, inspections, and internal control reviews. Experience with program management regarding accounting and financial functions to ensure internal accounting systems and administrative controls are sufficient to ensure all obligations and payments comply with applicable laws. Must have experience facilitating meetings.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.
If you are unsure if you can claim Veteran's Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm
Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at:
Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference:
Veterans' Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).

Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be:

1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.

NOTE: Active Duty military members will be required to submit a DD-214 prior to appointment. All other required documents must be uploaded while the announcement is open. Late submissions will not be accepted.

If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."