Duties

As a Contract Auditor for CIA, you will conduct contract audits and provide business consulting services as a key member of CIA's acquisition team. You will directly support the acquisition community by providing value added cost analysis, audit, contract and financial advisory services in support of the negotiation, administration, and settlement of the CIA's contracts.

Using creativity, dedication, and innovation, you will harness your passion for auditing to deliver innovative and agile financial solutions in support of CIA's global mission. You will develop your expertise in the contract auditing process, serving as an independent auditor and ensuring that the prices CIA pays for goods and services are fair and reasonable.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must apply online, while in the United States.
• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national U.S. citizens are eligible).
• You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC, area.
• You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.
• CIA is a drug-free workforce. The issue of illegal drug use is carefully evaluated during the medical and security processing.

For further requirements information, please visit: https://www.cia.gov/careers/how-we-hire/requirements/

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Finance
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
• At least 24 semester credit hours of accounting coursework
• Documented good credit history
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, and customer service
• Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge or experience in the following functional disciplines:
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation
  • Cost Accounting Standards
• Direct experience in Federal Government auditing or service with the Defense Contract Audit Agency
• Advanced degrees or professional certifications such as:
  • Certified Public Accountant

Education

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Business Management
  • Finance
• At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale

Additional information

For more information on CIA careers and correct salary rates, visit https://www.cia.gov/careers

CIA Benefits: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/benefits/