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Staff Auditor

Missile Defense Agency
AuditOn-siteFull-timeMultiple Locations$41811 - $111087 Per Year

Missile Defense Agency is hiring for the job of Staff Auditor, Multiple Locations (On-site). This is an Audit job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $41811 - $111087 Per Year. Review the full details below and apply directly with Missile Defense Agency.

Organization: Missile Defense AgencyLocation: Multiple LocationsWorkplace: On-siteFocus: AuditSalary: $41811 - $111087 Per YearPosted: Oct 14, 2026
Missile Defense Agency is hiring for this Audit job in Multiple Locations, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring.

This position is part of the Department of War (DoW), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible serving as the Staff Auditor within the Internal Review Organization, and receives progressively more responsible assignments after proficient experience and training levels are met and may be non-competitively promoted to the target position pending all requirements being met.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the NH NH-02 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: Your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0511, series as listed below: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/auditing-series-0511/ Basic Requirements for Performance Auditors Degree: auditing; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, public administration or accounting. OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in Performance Auditing, or an equivalent combination of performance auditing experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional auditing knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: A certificate as a Certified Internal Auditor or a Certified Public Accountant, obtained through written examination. Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial coursework in auditing or accounting, e.g., 15 semester hours. Applicants who meet the basic requirements described in the individual occupational requirements are fully qualified for the specified entry grade (generally grade GS-5). NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Location and market context

This job is based in Multiple Locations on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Missile Defense Agency's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About internal audit jobs

Internal audit gives independent assurance over controls and risk. Technology, data, and AI audit skills are in rising demand as programs modernize. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as IIA standards, COSO, NIST AI RMF, and IT and data audit practices.

How to position yourself for this internal audit job

Strong candidates emphasize risk-based audit planning, control testing and evidence, clear findings and remediation tracking, and technology, data, or AI audit depth. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Missile Defense Agency would apply IIA standards, COSO, NIST AI RMF, and IT and data audit practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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