Summary
The National Security Agency is seeking highly skilled and experienced accountants to lead critical financial management operations within a dynamic and mission-focused environment. In this pivotal role, you will manage a professional accounting team while overseeing the preparation of the Agency's annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with federal accounting standards and regulations including OMB Circular A-123 and A-136.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Duties
As an Accountant at the NSA, you will be instrumental in administering and remediating a wide array of critical accounting work streams, using the PeopleSoft financial system.
Responsibilities of an Accountant include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in the preparation of and ensuring the accuracy of components of the Agency's annual financial statements, including all required supplementary information and disclosures, in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-136.
- Providing subject matter expertise on Federal Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and have knowledge of Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) pronouncements.
- Supporting the Agency with requirements from internal and external auditors for financial statement audits. Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive corrective action plans to resolve audit findings and enhance internal controls.
- Overseeing the design, implementation, and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with OMB Circular A-123. Ensuring adherence to all applicable laws and regulations governing federal financial management.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining Agency-wide accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent and compliant financial operations across all programs.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Relevant experience must be working within the accounting career field (for example, using financial data to plan for future opportunities and minimize risk, recording and analyzing financial data and transactions, monitoring financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes).
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
Education
24 semester credit hours in accounting is REQUIRED to be considered for this position and will be validated during the hiring process. Degree must be in Accounting or in any field with at least 24 semester credit hours of accounting.
Additional information
Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range: $85,447 - $133,142 (Full Performance)
Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training will be provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits: NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The ideal candidate should have a desire for continual learning and possess strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Candidates will be required to:
- Leverage Federal accounting experience (strongly preferred for experienced-level positions), including familiarity with federal financial management regulations, systems, and reporting requirements.
- Authorize, record, classify, and summarize economic events to maintain accurate financial records and support decision-making processes.
- Apply critical thinking to analyze and record complex, non-routine transactions requiring specialized accounting treatment and professional judgment. - Perform comprehensive reconciliations of reporting and accounting entries to ensure data integrity and accuracy across financial systems and statements.
- Utilize specialized software packages for tasks such as inventory management, financial management (PeopleSoft), equipment diagnostics, and other specialized functions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in spreadsheet and relational database software, such as Microsoft Excel and Access, to manipulate and analyze financial data.
- Apply advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, data validation, and financial modeling.
- Incorporate Artificial Intelligence tools to support data analysis, enhance efficiency, and streamline accounting processes.
- Collaborate effectively as part of a team and provide assistance to coworkers, subordinates, and other employees when needed.
Required Documents
The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.