The NCUA was ranked #5 for the 2024 Best Places to Work in the Federal government (mid-size agencies). This position is located in the National Credit Union Administration, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit. This position serves as a Senior Auditor, leading audits of NCUA programs and operations.
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts audits and investigations related to the programs and operations of the NCUA; prevents and detects fraud, waste, and abuse related to those programs and operations; makes recommendations concerning legislative and policy initiatives related to the NCUA; and keeps the Congress and the Board fully and promptly informed on problems and deficiencies in the programs and operations of the NCUA.
The OIG conducts this work with the highest degree of independence, in accordance with the Inspector General Act.The Senior Auditor is responsible for conducting audits related to the programs and operations of the NCUA. The position is responsible for: Leading complex audits of NCUA programs and operations that are often of a very sensitive and critical nature. Conducting entrance and exit conferences with management.
During exit conferences, justify and defend the audit report's findings and recommendations and negotiate any issues that arise. Determining appropriate audit objectives, scope, methodology, and techniques by analyzing any survey results, identifying deficiencies, risks, vulnerabilities, and/or areas of interest to the NCUA Board, management, or Congress.
Developing relevant and comprehensive interview questions and conducting interviews of NCUA employees, contractors, and others to obtain information for audits. Drafting written reports and presenting oral briefings and other correspondence for presentation to the NCUA Board and senior staff conveying the results of audits or reviews. Results include conclusions and recommendations to management to take corrective action to resolve findings.
Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of final reports.
All education must be received by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with an education requirement) therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees received from schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants may verify accreditation at the following website: ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs to be acceptable for federal employment. A third party equivalency evaluation must be submitted at the time of application for all foreign education to receive consideration.
For special instructions pertaining to foreign education, see the Department of Education website, and for a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, visit The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
lportwood@ncua.gov · (703) 518-6525
This position is with National Credit Union Administration, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $153721 – $241344/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-18.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-04 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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