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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.
Learn more about this agency10/24/2024 to 11/04/2024
$82,764 - $128,956 per year
GG 11 - 12
many vacancies in the following location:
No
No
Not required
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
No
Yes
Yes
1239017
815814600
The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at 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 OIG conducts independent audits and related reviews of NSA/CSS programs and operations in accordance with government auditing standards, designed to assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards and to improve the NSA/CSS's efficiency and effectiveness. Audits include, but are not limited to, NSA/CSS program performance, financial records and statements, information technology, and cybersecurity.
As an auditor, you independently perform the full range of assigned non-supervisory duties. Employees complete required entry-level training or developmental activities, either within the employing organization or prior to joining the organization.
Applicant duties may include:
- Researching applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being audited.
- Preparing audit steps for assigned segments of audit guide to meet specified audit objectives.
- Assisting senior auditors in conducting entrance and exit conferences with audit stakeholders to explain audit objectives and conclusions.
- Holding discussions with audit stakeholders to explain audit objectives and audit results and to obtain positions on audit conclusions and supporting data.
- Independently executing segments of an audit guide or other related audit segments as directed by the Auditor-in-Charge.
- Conducting technical testing as necessary to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Independently preparing, organizing, and completing comprehensive workpaper files that include complete summaries of evidentiary data to support audit conclusions relevant to audit objectives.
- Preparing outline of potential audit findings to include condition, cause, effect, criteria, and recommendations relevant to audit objectives.
- Assisting the Auditor-in-Charge in writing segments of draft and final reports and developing findings and recommendations.
- Maintaining security and accountability of classified information. Applicant demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as critical thinking skills. Applicant has the ability to apply government auditing standards, discern key issues, and draw appropriate conclusions.
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).
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: $82,764 - $128,956
Salary range 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).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
-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.
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
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.
Please visit our application site to apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1239017
Please visit our application site to apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1239017
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