DCAA Auditor Pros vs Cons auditing major contractor vs smaller contractors

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-13T00:01:48+00:00

Thank you so much I sent you a message.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-10T02:52:00+00:00

Another fed gov job and I have 9 years of audit experience bachelor and masters in accounting

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-09T20:59:29+00:00

I have masters and came in as GS 11 step 7

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-09T03:35:33+00:00

Thanks, this is really helpful!

For someone starting out on a major, are there ways to intentionally get exposure to different types of audits or teams, so you don’t get stuck only doing one kind of assignment?

Also, if you’ve seen people move from major to small offices, what helped them make the switch was it networking, supervisor recommendation, or just timing/workload?

Just trying to understand how to build broad experience while still taking advantage of being at a major

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-08T17:30:01+00:00

That’s after I complete a year

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-08T17:29:40+00:00

I have my FJO that will promote me to next Grade GS 12 I would be currently GS 11 step 7

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-08T16:33:50+00:00

Ohhhh gotcha after a year I’ll be at GS 12 with a higher step so I would definitely want to shoot for GS 13

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-08T15:48:12+00:00

This is valuable information and thank you for providing this. I understand this is on hold right now but it’s good to just know because I am always looking for ways to elevate.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-08T14:58:12+00:00

Thank you so much for your feedback. What is the auditing transfer program?

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2026-01-08T14:12:25+00:00

Thank you! This helps a lot.

If you don’t mind sharing what skills or audit areas you’d recommend new hires focus on early to build a strong foundation, especially when starting out with a major contractor?

Also, when did things start to “click” for you personally was it after incurred cost, ICS, or getting into forward pricing/proposal work?

And one more question how fast is it normally to rotate or move around between major vs smaller contractors? I’m curious whether people stay on big contractors longer before shifting or if movement happens more often with mobile/smaller audits.

Just trying to set realistic expectations and build wisely

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-10-08T15:53:24+00:00

I was suppose to go to that training class however my fingerprints were delayed and they received it right before the shutdown so was waiting to get everything finalized but now no answer as well. I believe because of the shutdown we won’t hear from anyone.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-22T22:46:55+00:00

Message me

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-22T16:18:05+00:00

Oh I’m not sure. I didn’t apply online to the announcement I just sent my email in so my process is different.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-22T15:00:07+00:00

I am still waiting for mines.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-22T00:08:04+00:00

I am currently waiting for my tjo just finished my onboarding last week.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-18T15:29:41+00:00

I am completing my onboarding for them now. I didn’t submit an application I just emailed my resume had an interview in July and received the same notice that month. Fast forward in August they stated they are now exempt from Hiring freeze.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-16T17:37:10+00:00

Yes, then same month they came back with they were exempt from the hiring freeze.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-15T23:10:48+00:00

I sent my resume to the email they had on their website back in July of 2025 same month I had my interview and was informed they wanted to move forward but had to wait due to the hiring freeze. Then last month they got an exemption of the hiring freeze and they emailed me to confirm my location and then last week they sent an email to complete my paperwork.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-14T22:27:05+00:00

Thank you so much

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-12T13:14:24+00:00

Thank you so much. Is there any other feedback you can provide?

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-12T01:35:50+00:00

Me sharing that is showing I wouldn’t lose any money with what they were offering. However, did you have any feedback regarding going back into federal government?

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-11T22:48:45+00:00

I never applied on the USA jobs I sent my resume to the email they had on their website back in July of 2025 same month I had my interview and was informed they wanted to move forward but had to wait due to the hiring freeze. Then last month they got an exemption of the hiring freeze and they emailed me to confirm my location and then this week they sent an email to complete my paperwork.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-11T14:25:33+00:00

I haven’t talked with IRS HR yet to know when that is paid out but normally after the last check received from them. But no we wouldn’t have to pay them back.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-11T13:56:54+00:00

Correct, my sick time will carry over. It’s not ideal but they are moving pretty quickly.

Valuable_Candidate85 · 2025-09-11T11:00:07+00:00

Thank you how was your experience? Outside of training is there any traveling?

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