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. Responsibilities The National Security Agency (NSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG), which is independent of and the external auditor to 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 programs and operations worldwide. The FY 2014 Intelligence Authorization Act requires NSA to undergo a financial statement audit, annually. The NSA OIG Financial Audit Branch conducts oversight of the congressionally mandated audit of financial statements pertinent to NSA in accordance with applicable federal auditing standards and conducts performance audits of financial related activities. NSA, a component of the Department of Defense, is making efforts to remediate its business processes and associated controls in an effort to achieve auditability and an unmodified audit opinion. The NSA OIG and its leadership team support work-life balance, broadening of work experience, and employee development; as well as respect and honesty. As a Financial Auditor, the employee would be responsible for activities involving oversight and conduct audits of NSA 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 not a requirement, but is desired. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. ENTRY 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. Education The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Salary offers are based on candidate's education level and years of experience relevant to the position and take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position. Degree must be in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field (for example, Finance, Economics, Management, Computer Science). Additional Information 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 - $131,826 (ENTRY/FULL PERFORMANCE) Salary varies by work level and relevant experience to the position. On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee. Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan. 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).