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.
Job 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
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).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/DEVELOPMENTALEntry is with an Associate’s degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and no experience.FULL PERFORMANCEEntry 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.SENIOREntry 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.
Competencies
-Conduct interviews within the context of an inspection, audit, evaluation, or investigation.-Gather evidence or information related to on-going audits, inspections, evaluations, or investigations.-Perform audits, inspections, evaluations, or investigations in accordance with applicable regulations and/or policies, and make appropriate recommendations for improvement.-Report results and findings from assessments, investigations, inspections, audits, or evaluations to appropriate parties.-Conduct risk assessments on affiliates, facilities, operations, programs, or systems.-Enforce federal and state laws and applicable regulations and/or policies.-Conduct assessments of acquisitions (including IT acquisitions) to mitigate risk (for example, foreign influence, fraud, waste, abuse).-Conduct evaluations or audits of programs to assess program effectiveness or remediate deficiencies.Employees should possess a full understanding of the technical or specialty field; independently handle situations or assignments with minimal day-to-day instruction or supervision, and receive general guidance and direction on new projects or assignments.
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates’ education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.Salary Range: $57,164 - $185,234 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior)Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.Training will be provided based on the selectee’s needs and experience.Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
How to apply
Apply soonest, as job postings can close earlier than stated end dates due to changes in requirements. It is important to review and note the minimum qualifications, as only those applicants who meet the required qualifications will be contacted to continue the employment process. Please populate the resume tool to showcase any relevant work experience and education related to the position and answer any applicable screening questions. Information collected will be used to determine eligibility, and failure to provide accurate information may result in disqualification for this position.A confirmation email will be sent after submission of the first application and also after any future updates to submitted applications. Due to time sensitive communications regarding applications, please ensure your spam filters are configured to accept email from noreply@intelligencecareers.gov. For job vacancies that include stated testing requirements, also include the following: @uwe.nsa.gov, @nsa.gov, and @pearson.comU.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate.
DCIPS Disclaimer
VETERANS AND TRANSITIONING SERVICE MEMBERSThank you for your service! The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions at NSA are in the Excepted Service under Title 10, United States Codes (U.S.C.), Section 1601 appointment authority.Veterans’ PreferenceIn accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, “DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System Employment and Placement,” NSA applies veterans’ preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5, U.S.C., to eligible candidates. If you are claiming veterans’ preference, you are required to provide acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility upon application.Acceptable documentation includes:- DD-214: “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions (Copy 4); OR- Certification of Service:A written document on letterhead from the appropriate branch of the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should include the military service dates, including the expected discharge or release date; AND- Standard Form 15 (SF-15)Application for 10-point Veteran Preference (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf).If you are claiming a service-connected disability of 30 percent or more, the documentation you provide must specifically demonstrate this level of disability; AND- VA Letter of Disability (for 10pt and Sole Survivorship rating)You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online (https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/).**Failure to provide sufficient documentation of veterans’ preference eligibility may preclude NSA from identifying you as a preference eligible candidate during the hiring selection process.

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