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NRO OIG Auditor

Compensation
$75,972–$120,579/year

Job Description

An Inspector General Financial Auditor-NRO conducts and oversees performance and financial-related audits to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of National Reconnaissance Office operations.

Major Duties

As an Inspector General Financial Auditor detailed to the NRO, your responsibilities will include developing and writing audit guides; developing and documenting audit findings in accordance with accepted government auditing standards; and developing audit conclusions and recommendations designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of NRO operations. Additional duties include planning audits; assessing risk; testing controls; collecting information; analyzing data; examining and evaluating documents; managing resources; and identifying issues. Using your knowledge of accounting and management concepts, principles, and techniques and ability to understand and assess complex issues, you will analyze programs and activities while recommending appropriate action. This position requires interaction with senior NRO and contractor officials; therefore, clear and concise communication is imperative. You will conduct various types of audits (e.g., performance, attestation, financial), and perform special reviews of programs and activities within the NRO. You will also provide oversight of an Independent Public Accountant (IPA) and support other Office of the Inspector General (OIG) functions as required. Some travel may be required. CIA hires Inspector General Financial Auditors at various career progression levels, from entry to senior level positions, and provides a training and development program specifically geared toward growth and advancement in the field of audits. You will be afforded the opportunity for growth beyond a particular area of expertise and the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the intricacies of NRO management. Auditors hired at the expert level will support additional corporate level Inspector General's initiatives, including performing as the Auditor-In-Charge (AIC).

Education

Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies: Accounting Business Management (including at least 24 semester hours of auditing or accounting) Finance

How You Will Be Evaluated

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How to Apply

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What to Expect Next

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About the Agency

We are the Nation's first line of defense, and we have a mission for you. Join us as we leverage the power of information to keep our Nation safe by collecting foreign intelligence, producing objective all-source analysis, conducting covert action at the president's direction, and safeguarding secrets that protect the United States. Our workforce is our strength. CIA is a place that values people with different backgrounds and perspectives. The goal being to create a community that fosters a sense of belonging in a way that enriches officers and empowers them to advance CIA's mission. Read more about life at CIA here: https://www.cia.gov/careers/working-at-cia/

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Job Details

Category
Business & Finance
Employment Type
Contract
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
May 12, 2026, 08:56 AM
Last updated
May 12, 2026, 10:15 AM
Compensation
$75,972 - $120,579 per year

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