Senior Technical Risk Analyst – Controls Testing

Navy Federal Credit Union

. Execute end-to-end IT control testing, including walkthroughs, testing of control design and operating effectiveness, and evaluation of results.

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $115,600 - $181,200 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in IT control testing, including evidence collection, control design evaluation, and compliance with regulatory guidelines. Proficient in analyzing risks, documenting findings, and presenting recommendations to enhance control effectiveness.

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IT Control TestingAudit MethodologiesEvidence CollectionRegulatory ComplianceControl Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Control Design EvaluationSample TestingPopulation IdentificationCDA/CPA ConceptsData AnalysisControl Gap IdentificationBenchmarkingTrend AnalysisDocumentation GatheringTesting Procedures

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

ITGCsAccess ManagementChange ManagementInternal Audit ProcessesFinancial InstitutionsRisk ManagementCompliance StandardsNavy Federal Credit UnionAudit RequirementsControl Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute end-to-end IT control testing, including walkthroughs, testing of control design and operating effectiveness, and evaluation of results.
Conduct control and process walkthroughs with control owners and stakeholders to understand control objectives, execution, and risk coverage.
Identify and validate control populations, perform sample selection, and assess evidence for completeness and accuracy.
Gather, review, and evaluate audit evidence to determine whether controls are operating as intended and in accordance with documented procedures.
Document testing procedures, results, and conclusions according to established audit and control testing methodologies.
Analyze information, requirements, data, processes, standards, and metrics/statistics.
Interpret analysis results; identify control gaps, deficiencies, and improvement opportunities; and present recommendations.
Collaborate with business units, second-line risk partners, internal audit, project teams, peers, and vendors.
Analyze changes in policies, procedures, systems, and products and determine impacts on control design and effectiveness.
Identify opportunities for improved controls, processes, data, or technology.
Monitor and analyze key risk and performance indicators and support preventative and detective control strategies.
Compile, review, and prepare data for analysts and management.
Conduct benchmarking and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement and elevate control maturity.
Solve business and control-related problems by defining issues, interviewing stakeholders, evaluating alternatives, and presenting findings.
Provide input into control testing standards, methodologies, and best practices.
Ensure compliance with Navy Federal Credit Union ETS standards, audit requirements, and best practices.
Perform related duties and auxiliary ETS risk, compliance, or audit projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
Hands-on experience performing IT control testing or audit activities, including walkthroughs, evidence collection, population identification, and sample testing.
Experience testing control design and operating effectiveness, including evaluation of completeness and accuracy.
Hands-on experience with evidence and documentation gathering, population and sample management, CDA/CPA concepts, and results and observations sharing.
Knowledge of IT regulatory guidelines and control frameworks relevant to financial institutions (e.g., ITGCs, access management, change management, operations).
Strong understanding of internal and external audit processes, including interaction with second- and third-line teams.
Hands-on experience documenting and testing controls in accordance with established audit and control testing methodologies.
Effective skill presenting testing results, findings, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
Effective skill maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and meeting testing and audit deadlines.
Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Effective skill communicating with all levels within an organization, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience working on cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects.
Effective skill exercising initiative and using sound judgment in a risk and audit context.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-based audit environment.
Exposure to translating business and control requirements into testable control activities.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
Monday–Friday availability, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Desired: Knowledge of Navy Federal’s services, products, systems, and functions.
Desired: Experience working in an IT, audit, risk, or compliance environment.
Desired: Knowledge of Navy Federal business processes, applications, and control standards.
Desired: Prior experience supporting IT audits, regulatory exams, or issues management activities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Highly competitive pay
Generous benefits and perks