SUMMARY

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) defines the oversight authority, responsibilities, and guidance regarding activities of the OIG at NSA and conducts oversight of the NSA mission. Within the OIG, the Audit branch performs independent audits and related reviews of Agency programs and operations in accordance with government auditing standards, designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards and to improve the Agency’s efficiency and effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: auditing (for example, operational, Information Technology, financial, performance) in the public or private sector, Information Technology systems security, or Information Technology policy. For Senior level consideration, experience must also include leading an audit or audit team.
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and no experience.
FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
SENIOR Entry is with an Associate’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Experience must also include leading an audit or audit team.

EDUCATION

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field (for example, Finance, Economics, Management, Computer Science).

IF YOU ARE RELYING ON YOUR EDUCATION TO MEET QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

- Perform audit procedures applying analytical and business skills. - Contribute to research, planning, and testing activities.

• Understand and document agency business process and associated controls.
• Research applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being audited.
• Assist senior auditors in preparing for entrance and exit conferences with audit stakeholders to explain audit objectives and conclusions.
• Document discussions with audit stakeholders on audit objectives and audit results.
• Assist the senior auditors with segments of an audit guide or other related audit segments to meet specified audit objectives.
• Perform testing as necessary to identify errors and deficiencies.
• Prepare and organize audit working paper files that include complete summaries of evidentiary data to support audit conclusions relevant to audit objectives.
• Provide input and assist in writing potential audit findings to include condition, cause, effect, criteria, and recommendations relevant to audit objectives.
• Maintain security and accountability of classified information. Sufficient hours (150) to sit for CPA exam or successful completion of the CPA exam is desired

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at the National Security Agency (NSA) conducts independent oversight that promotes wise use of public resources; adherence to laws, rules, and regulations; and respect for Constitutional rights. The OIG also detects and deters waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct, and promotes economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of NSA’s programs and operations worldwide. The NSA Office of the Inspector General is the external auditor to NSA and conducts oversight of the congressionally mandated audit of NSA’s financial statements in accordance with applicable federal auditing standards and conducts performance audits of financial related activities. The NSA OIG and its leadership team support work-life balance, diversification of work experience, and employee development; as well as respect, integrity, and honesty. If you’re looking to join an organization with a unique mission, and great people, the OIG is the place for you!
As a Financial Auditor, the employee would be responsible for activities involving oversight and conduct audits of NSA’s Financial Statements and related financial activities. Duties, depending on work level, may include:

• Perform audit procedures applying analytical and business skills. - Contribute to research, planning, and testing activities.

• Understand and document agency business process and associated controls.

• Research applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being audited.
• Assist senior auditors in preparing for entrance and exit conferences with audit stakeholders to explain audit objectives and conclusions.
• Document discussions with audit stakeholders on audit objectives and audit results.
• Assist the senior auditors with segments of an audit guide or other related audit segments to meet specified audit objectives.
• Perform testing as necessary to identify errors and deficiencies.
• Prepare and organize audit working paper files that include complete summaries of evidentiary data to support audit conclusions relevant to audit objectives.
• Provide input and assist in writing potential audit findings to include condition, cause, effect, criteria, and recommendations relevant to audit objectives.
• Maintain security and accountability of classified information. Sufficient hours (150) to sit for CPA exam or successful completion of the CPA exam is desired.