Auditor - Entry to Expert (Mar

RESPONSIBILITIES 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.Description of Position(s) Within the OIG, the Audits 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. The Audit branch has three functions: Financial, Performance, and Cyber/Information Technology (IT). Financial Team: As an Auditor in the financial branch, you will be part of a team that oversees and conducts audits of NSA's financial statements and related financial activities. Responsibilities of Auditors working in the financial branch include: Assisting in the performance of complex and comprehensive audits of NSA financial statements and NSA financial operations; Overseeing the planning and execution of financial audits contracted to an independent public accounting firm to perform the audit of the Agency's financial statements; Evaluating the work of external auditors to ensure their work complies with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) performance and reporting standards, and relevant statements on auditing standards (SASs); Assisting in the development of formal reports and recommendations to Agency officials for corrective actions; and Consulting with the NSA Office of General Counsel on matters involving interpretation or possible violations of laws, rules, or regulations. Financial Systems Team: As an Auditor on the Financial Systems team, a component of the financial branch, you will be part of a team that oversees and conducts audits and examinations of NSA's financial general and application IT controls. Responsibilities of Auditors working on the Financial Systems team include: As part of the annual financial statement audit, ov