Job Title: Auditor - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)
Posted by: National Security Agency on Aug 13, 2025
Location:
Fort Meade , MDJob Description:
Responsibilities:
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.
Skills:
-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 - External:
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.com**
U.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 MEMBERS**
Thank 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' Preference
In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, \
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.
Skills:
-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 - External:
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.com**
U.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 MEMBERS**
Thank 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' Preference
In accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, \
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