Posted July 09, 2026
Risk Management and Internal Controls Specialist
DoWEA Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
Full Time
Reference: DoWEAHeadquarters875577800
About the Position:
This position is located at DoWEA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
This position may be eligible for situational telework as determined by the agency policy.
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA). 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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
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).
Time in Grade Requirement 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).
This position is located at DoWEA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
This position may be eligible for situational telework as determined by the agency policy.
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA). 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. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
- 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
- Non-Department of War (DoW) Transfer
- People with Disabilities, Schedule A
- Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoW Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
- Priority Placement Program, DoW MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
- Priority Placement Program, DoW Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
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).
Time in Grade Requirement 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).
