Investigator (OIG Auditor) - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

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.

Major duties

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) at NSA/CSS conducts independent oversight that promotes wise use of public resources; adherence to laws, rules, and regulations; and respect for Constitutional rights. The OIG conducts independent oversight of NSA's personnel, programs, and operations to detect and deter fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct. Through our value-added, transparent, and independent audits, inspections, and investigations, we strive to positively impact the Agency. The OIG promotes the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of Agency operations and protects civil liberties and individual privacy. We conduct 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. In addition, we oversee the annual financial statement audit. The NSA/CSS OIG is in search of auditors who have experience in activities involving oversight. Selected auditors will conduct oversight of NSA/CSS's financial records and statements, NSA/CSS program performance, or information technology and cybersecurity. Applicant duties 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.
• Researching applicable laws, directives, regulations, manuals, prior studies, and audit reports to gain knowledge and understanding of areas being audited.
• Assisting audit leadership 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.

Desired applicant will be able to demonstrate 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.

Qualifications

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.

ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree and no experience.

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.

Education

A degree in any field is acceptable.