Risk Management and Internal Controls Specialist.

Duties

Ensure resources are requested to support requirements by compiling resource data from numerous sources.

Identify and communicate risks, deficiencies, and improvement opportunities to management and stakeholders.

Evaluate SOA inputs (risk assessments, evaluation reports, etc.) to ensure thorough assessments have been conducted.

Prepare a variety of correspondence and other documentation, such as formal letters, reports, briefings, and charts.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment:
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
  • Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • One year trial or probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
  • You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
  • You will be required to sign a mobility agreement, be available for worldwide placement, and be willing to rotate to any DoWEA location.

Qualifications

• Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.
  • Current Competitive Service Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Civilian Employee
  • Current Department of War (DoW) Civilian Employee
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2019
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • Prior Service
  • Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG)
  • Technician Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Specialized Experience

• Specialized experience for the GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, of internal controls over financial systems, and of internal controls over operation and compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Participates in comprehensive studies, analyses, and appraisals of resource management issues; Conducts oversight of the Agency Risk Management and Internal Control (RMIC) program to include the development and publication of policies and instructions related to the program; and Responsible for identifying and assessing organizational risks to ensure effective risk management and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Specialized experience for the GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, of internal controls over financial systems, and of internal controls over operation and compliance with applicable laws and regulations; Conducts or participates in comprehensive studies, analyses, and appraisals of resource management issues; Conducting oversight and management of the Agency Risk Management and Internal Control (RMIC) program to include the development and publication of policies and instructions related to the program; Initiates, leads, and executes proposed changes to long-range plans and assesses impacts on requirements; Identifies and communicates risks, deficiencies, and improvement opportunities to management and stakeholders; and Responsible for identifying and assessing organizational risks to ensure effective risk management and compliance with policies and regulations.

Time in Grade Requirement

• For GS-12: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• For GS-13: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Additional Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Be advised that effective Jan. 1 2018, under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, most civilian employee relocation allowances became taxable.
• The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) reimburses eligible employees for the additional Federal, State, and local income taxes incurred as a result of receiving taxable travel income.
• RITA does not apply to new government employees or employees returning from an overseas assignment for the purpose of separation from Government service.
• For more information, visit Position is being filled at the GS-12 target GS-13 level. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-13 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
• This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management.
• If not selected at the full performance level, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
• If you are a Military Spouse Preference eligible, you must be determined best qualified at the full performance level to receive preference.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests.
• To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: 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.