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Risk Management and Internal Controls Specialist

Department of War Education Activity · Department of Defense

Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Salary
$102,415–$158,322/year
Grade
12–13
Work location
Telework eligible · Alexandria, Virginia
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Sep 29, 2026
Apply by
Oct 6, 2026
Category
Miscellaneous Administration And Program

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Summary

About the Position: This position is located at DoWEA Headquarters in Alexandria, VA. Actual TDY for this position is around 10% or less. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is transitioning to the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA).

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.

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

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

About this listing

Department of War Education Activity has 9 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Alexandria, Virginia. See all Department of War Education Activity listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $102,415 to $158,322 a year. That covers GS-12 to GS-13 on the General Schedule, where pay also depends on step and locality; how GS pay works.

This announcement is open for 7 days, from Sep 29, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Among currently open Miscellaneous Administration and Program postings, the typical advertised window is about 12 days. As of Oct 6, 2026, it closes today.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, employees of the hiring agency and 4 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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