Job Requirements
Fort Meade, MD
Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$85,447 - $197,200
Job Description
Duties
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 NSA 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.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
The qualifications listed below are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: security; counseling; social work; auditing; information technology systems security or policy; investigative interviewing or investigative report writing; applying or enforcing the law; performing EEO functions; government oversight; conducting intelligence work within the IC; or working as an investigator, grievance examiner, analyst, or compliance officer.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or 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 a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or 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.
EXPERT
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 13 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
Education
A degree in any field is acceptable.
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: $85,447 - $197,200 (Full Performance, Senior, Expert)
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).
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 NSA 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.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
The qualifications listed below are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: security; counseling; social work; auditing; information technology systems security or policy; investigative interviewing or investigative report writing; applying or enforcing the law; performing EEO functions; government oversight; conducting intelligence work within the IC; or working as an investigator, grievance examiner, analyst, or compliance officer.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or 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 a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or 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.
EXPERT
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 13 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 11 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 5 years of relevant experience.
Education
A degree in any field is acceptable.
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: $85,447 - $197,200 (Full Performance, Senior, Expert)
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).
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