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Supervisory Auditor (Division Chief)

Defense Contract Audit Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Anaheim, California

Salary

$160,836 - $197,200

per year

Closes

April 19, 2026More DOD jobs →

GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a senior leader in government auditing who oversees a team of experts in developing audit policies, reviewing reports for accuracy, and planning large-scale audits within the Defense Contract Audit Agency.

It involves briefing high-level officials on findings and ensuring strong internal controls for defense contracts.

A good fit would be an experienced auditor with leadership skills, a strong accounting background, and the ability to handle complex government procurement issues.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 24 semester hours in accounting (or equivalent combination of education and experience, including CPA or CIA certification)
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level in government auditing and procurement
  • Expertise in leading senior audit teams and directing audit policy
  • Knowledge of internal controls, risk-based audit methodologies, and GAGAS compliance
  • Ability to review audit reports, working papers, and documentation for accuracy and support
  • Experience developing long-range audit plans and organizational policies
  • Skills in representing the organization in high-level meetings and briefing leadership on findings

Full Job Description

Reemployed annuitant: This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

You 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.

Basic Requirements: 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: In addition to meeting the basic requirements, you must have one year of specialized experience at the 14 or equivalent level.

Specialized experience must be documented in your resume.

Specialized experience is defined as: Providing expert government auditing and procurement knowledge to lead senior audit teams in directing audit policy, overseeing internal controls, managing service acquisitions, and briefing leadership on audit policy and findings.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

  • Serves as the Chief, Auditing Standards Division (PAS), in Headquarters, DCAA, supervising a team of several GS-14 program managers with the responsibility for the planning and the execution of duties related to the program area.
  • Reviews draft audit reports, working papers, and documentation to ensure compliance with GAGAS, accuracy, and sufficient support for findings.
  • Directs a comprehensive audit program, developing long-range audit plans, risk-based methodologies, and organizational policies.
  • Represents the organization in high-level meetings, presenting and defending controversial audit findings to senior management and external stakeholders.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DCAA-26-HQ-12927266