Audit Analyst; Remote

The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DC, HI, LA, MA, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, VT, WA, WY

Future Need
- Actively Interviewing

Location:

Remote in any United States jurisdiction not excluded from this job advertisement.

We're looking for a skilled Audit Analyst to support the continuous improvement of Department of Veteran Affairs audit cycle processes, analysis, and reporting. If you’re passionate about compliance-driven audit reporting, apply now!

The Cyber Audit Analyst ensures the success of the cybersecurity audit lifecycle through audit preparation, coordination, findings management, reporting, and documentation.

3 years of audit analysis experience

Bachelors Degree in computer science, information technology, business, or related field

• Above average experience collecting, organizing, validating, and maintaining cyber audit-related documentation and records
• Above average experience reviewing cyber audit data, reports, and documentation for accuracy and compliance
• Above average experience testing internal controls and audit procedures
• Above average experience identifying risks, trends, anomalies, and process gaps
• Experience identifying, updating, and maintaining audit schedules and audit engagements
• Experience preparing stakeholders for cyber audit engagements and reviews
• Experience preparing reports and status updates
• Experience reporting audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Experience analyzing large and complex datasets from multiple sources
• Experience developing metrics, reports, and performance measures
• Experience conducting trend analysis and root cause analysis
• Experience supporting regulatory, information technology, and operational audits
• Knowledge of cybersecurity controls and compliance
• Excellent experience with Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Power BI and Power Platform (preferred)

• Assignment Location
  - Remote
• Sedentary Work
  - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.
• Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting.
• Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements.

Ability to obtain/maintain Federal Civilian Public Trust

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years

• Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events
• OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)
• DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)
• National Agency Check (NAC) records
• FBI name check
• FBI fingerprint check
• Credit report check
• Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment
• Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers
• Law enforcement check
• Court records check
• Education check
  - Attendance and Degrees

• Supports audit planning, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination activities
• Collects, organizes, and maintains cybersecurity audit artifacts, supporting documentation, and evidence requests
• Supports follow-up activities and status reporting related to audit findings
• Assists in identifying process improvement opportunities related to audit operations
• Identifies, updates, and maintains the complete audit stakeholder list in the designated tool
• Updates and maintains the complete audit schedule to include audit targets and engagements
• Performs trend analysis, data modeling, and data validation to identify risks, patterns, and opportunities for improvement
• Analyzes audit findings, stakeholder data, and operational performance measures to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts
• Supports the development of executive-level reports,…