Senior Audit Analyst (Remote)

June 6, 2026

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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 Senior 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 and stakeholder communication, apply now! Position Description: The Senior Audit Analyst Leads cybersecurity audit planning, stakeholder engagement, findings analysis, corrective action oversight, and audit reporting activities. Minimum/General Experience: 5 years of audit analysis experience Minimum Education: Bachelors' Degree in computer science, information technology, business, or related field Essential Skills/Qualifications: <ul> <li>Excellent experience leading cyber audit planning, coordination, and execution activities across multiple audit engagements</li> <li>Excellent experience providing oversight and quality review of cyber audit artifacts, findings documentation, and corrective action plans</li> <li>Excellent experience reviewing data, reports, and documentation for accuracy and compliance</li> <li>Excellent experience analyzing large and complex datasets from multiple sources</li> <li>Excellent experience developing metrics, reports, and performance measures</li> <li>Above average experience preparing executive-level summaries, briefings, and recommendations based on audit outcomes</li> <li>Above average experience testing internal controls and audit procedures</li> <li>Above average experience identifying and relaying risks, trends, anomalies, and process gaps</li> <li>Above average experience supporting data visualizations, dashboards, and business intelligence products for technical and non-technical stakeholders</li> <li>Experience identifying, updating, and maintaining audit schedules and audit engagements</li> <li>Experience preparing stakeholders for audit engagements and reviews</li> <li>Experience preparing reports and status updates</li> <li>Experience reporting audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders</li> <li>Experience supporting regulatory, information technology, and operational audits</li> <li>Knowledge of cybersecurity controls and compliance</li> <li>Excellent experience with Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint)</li> <li style="vertical-align:baseline;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li> <li style="vertical-align:baseline;">Knowledge of Power BI and Power Platform (preferred)</li> </ul> General Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment. <ul> <li>Assignment Location - Remote</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Typing, communicating, repetitive motions.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements. </li> </ul> Security: Ability to obtain/maintain Federal Civilian Public Trust <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 years</li> </ul> Federal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to: <ul> <li>Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime events</li> <li>OPM Security Investigations Index (SII)</li> <li>DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)</li> <li>National Agency Check (NAC) records</li> <li>FBI name check</li> <li>FBI fingerprint check</li> <li>Credit report check</li> <li>Written inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employment</li> <li>Potential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkers</li> <li>Law enforcement check</li> <li>Court records check</li> <li style="border:none;">Education check- Attendance and Degrees</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.osp.va.gov/docs/PIV_Credential_Identity_Verification_Matrix.pdf">Acceptable Credentials</a> Tasks/activities include, but are not limited to: <ul> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Supports cybersecurity audit planning, scheduling, and stakeholder coordination activities</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Supports development and maintenance of audit management processes, procedures, and reporting mechanisms</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Collects, organizes, and maintains cybersecurity audit artifacts, supporting documentation, and evidence requests</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Supports follow-up activities and status reporting related to audit findings</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Assists in identifying process improvement opportunities related to audit operations</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Identifies, updates, and maintains the complete audit stakeholder list in the designated tool</li> <li>Updates and maintains the complete audit schedule to include audit targets and engagements</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Receives and distributes draft audit reports for sites and systems</li> <li>Performs trend analysis, data modeling, and data validation to identify risks, patterns, and opportunities for improvement</li> <li>Analyzes audit findings, stakeholder data, and operational performance measures to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts</li> <li>Supports the development of executive-level reports, presentations, and data visualizations</li> <li>Analyzes audit trends, findings, corrective actions, and stakeholder data to identify recurring issues and emerging risks</li> <li>Assists in the development of audit reporting artifacts and analytical products</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Receives and distributes draft Notice of Findings & Recommendations (NFR)</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Tracks NFR recommendations, final Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) recommendations, and site/system level findings </li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Makes updates to the findings list throughout the audit stage </li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Works with the appropriate Enterprise Cybersecurity Program (ECSP) analysts to ensure subject matter experts (SMEs) are added to the Information System Security Stakeholders and associated with the correct NIST security controls, organizations, and systems/applications</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Develops comparisons to show metrics for preliminary observations and draft findings</li> <li>Conducts and reports on trend analysis of audit findings using Power BI dashboards</li> <li>Assists in data analysis and modeling of audit findings</li> <li>Manages the documentation, training, and audit reports through the audit portal</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Participates with design team to identify areas of improvement for the audit portal</li> <li style="background:#FFFFFF;">Promotes standardization and best practices across audit support activities</li> </ul> Compensation & Benefits: The annual projected pay range for this position is $83,928 - $110,790 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location. Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including: <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.</li> <li>Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.</li> <li>Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.</li> <li>Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents. </li> <li>401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.</li> </ul> Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), veteran-owned (VOSB), and woman-owned small business (WOSB) that has 26 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at Oxley Enterprises, Inc., please send an email to our Human Resources Department at: <a href="mailto:careers@oxleyenterprises.com">careers@oxleyenterprises.com</a> with the following information: Subject Line: Accommodation Request Provide a description of your accommodation request Include your contact information: Full name, Email address, Best number to reach you (optional) We participate in the E-Verify program. <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify">http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify</a>

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