Defense Contract Audit Agency

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Ms. Jennifer Desautel Appointed DCAA Director

Ms. Jennifer Desautel was appointed as the Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency on Oct. 20, 2024. Ms. Desautel is a results-driven leader with a proven track record in driving transformative and strategic change, while leveraging advanced technologies to enhance capabilities.

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A warm goodbye and thank you to Ms. Terri Dilly, DCAA Director

After devoting more than three decades to Federal service, Ms. Terri Dilly, Director, retired on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

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Mentor Perspectives on the DCAA Mentorship Program

The 2023 Mentorship Program cohort just completed another year of success, shining a light on the value this program brings to all participants. This year, we spoke with a few mentors who shared their experiences and perspectives on the program, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how mentorship at DCAA creates lasting impacts.

Giving happy for the future

DCAA is proudly participating in this year’s annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). This year, Kim Cook is the DCAA CFC Representative. While her role is to help coordinate, spread awareness, and answer questions about the campaign, she also shines a light on the personal impact the campaign has on others.

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Intriguing Internships with Sarah Duff

Sarah Duff is a Senior Auditor whose DCAA journey began in July 2020 as an audit intern with the Pathways Internship Program. Sarah worked for DCAA as a paid intern from the summer before her last semester until graduation. As an intern at a Corporate Audit Directorates (CAD), Sarah learned about DCAA’s role directing audits for DoD’s major defense contractors and worked closely with branch offices. Today, Sarah shares her internship experience.

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Understanding Open DCAA Positions on USAJobs

Read DCAA's open Job Opportunity Announcement to learn more about job requirements.

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DCAA provides audit and financial advisory services to DoD and other federal entities responsible for acquisition and contract administration. DCAA’s role in the financial oversight of government contracts is critical to ensure DoD gets the best value for every dollar spent on defense contracting. DCAA operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer. Its work benefits our men and women in uniform and the American taxpayer. The Agency’s primary function is to conduct contract audits and related financial advisory services. Contract audits are independent, professional reviews of financial representations made by defense contractors, and DCAA helps determine whether contract costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable.

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