Auditor

Northrop Grumman

. Perform operational, compliance, and other business process audits across all company operations .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $72,400 - $108,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting operational and compliance audits while adhering to IIA standards. Proficient in analyzing data, documenting findings, and developing actionable recommendations to enhance internal audit processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Internal Audit ExperienceRisk-Based TestingAudit Software ProficiencyData Analysis SkillsKnowledge of Regulatory Requirements

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Hard Skills

Operational AuditsCompliance AuditsRisk AssessmentAudit Workpapers DocumentationData GatheringAnalytical ToolsAudit TestingIssue IdentificationRecommendations DevelopmentAudit Phase Presentations

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

SAPBWMS OfficeExcelAccessACLWorkiva

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)Secret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace and Defense IndustryGovernment ContractingCost Accounting Standards (CAS)Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform operational, compliance, and other business process audits across all company operations
Design and develop risk-based test steps for audit topics under review
Conduct timely testing in accordance with department and Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards
Assist and support the lead auditor in keeping audit planning, field work, and reporting on schedule
Identify issues and articulate their risks and impacts
Assist the lead auditor in conveying issues to IA management and auditees
Assist in developing recommendations addressing issue root causes
Assist the lead auditor with audit-phase presentations to Sector staff, management, and IA leadership
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with auditees and management
Assess potential effects of new or changing business and regulatory requirements on the company and internal audit approach
Work on other audits across the company covering various functional topics and processes
Document interviews and audit testing in clear, concise workpapers with supporting evidence meeting department and IIA standards
Report to the Manager of Internal Audit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field with 3 years of relevant internal audit experience OR 1 year with a Master’s degree
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time following hire
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Ability to execute diverse audit projects within designated timelines, adhering to IIA professional standards and department policies
General knowledge of data gathering analytical tools, including SAP, BW, MS Office (Excel, Access), and ACL
Ability to analyze and interpret a wide variety of information to identify trends and positive and negative correlations, form valid conclusions, and present data effectively
Ability to produce detailed, clear, concise, and meaningful audit workpapers and issue sheets
Proficiency documenting evidence to support testing and conclusions in audit software such as Workiva
Preferred: Work experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry / Government Contracting
Preferred: Knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Preferred: Secret or Top Secret Clearance (TS), TS SCI or TS SAP Access
Preferred: Possess or actively pursue the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime eligibility
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business