Lead Audit Manager, Internal Audit (Manager I)

About the role

The Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) is a $1B annual operation performing highly technical national security work for the government. MSTS, a joint venture of Honeywell, Amentum, and Huntington Ingalls Industries, manages and operates NNSS. We seek an Internal Audit (IA) Lead Audit Manager (Manager I) in Las Vegas, NV.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Chief Audit Executive (CAE) and support execution of the internal audit function’s strategic objectives.
• Engage with Senior Directors and functional leaders to assess risk areas and to develop part of the annual NNSS Audit Plan.
• Lead the Internal Audit Team in executing plan.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based audit plan covering financial, contract, corporate, and other audit areas as needed.
• Manage audit staff across multiple levels, from senior principals to staff-level employees, ensuring audits are completed on time and that workpapers and analyses are thoroughly reviewed and finalized.
• Conducts and/or coordinates audits and/or investigations of a complex nature.
• Direct, manage, and lead audits of financial processes, including reporting, internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Direct, manage, and lead audits of contract lifecycle activities, including procurement, vendor management, billing, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Supervise and conduct audits of corporate functions, such as HR, IT, Legal, and Operations, to assess governance, risk management, and control effectiveness.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Review and communicate audit findings and recommendations to execute leadership and other key stakeholders, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable insights.
• Partner with the CAE to oversee and maintain the Quality Assurance Improvement Program (QAIP) ensuring conformance with professional internal audit standards and continuous improvement of audit practices.
• Cover external audits (e.g., Office of Inspector General and Government Accountability Office).
• Direct and/or lead management advisory or special reviews, such as internal management request reviews and fraud, waste, and abuse investigations.
• Assist the CAE in organizing and facilitating quarterly Board of Managers’ audit committee meetings.
• Support the CAE in executing special projects and high-priority initiatives, as needed.
• Review workpapers in the audit management tool to ensure quality of analysis and evidence is sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful.
• Delegate audits to employees and verify progress and validate quality at completion.
• Ensure audit project activities and workpapers are reviewed and closed out timely.
• Monitor and validate the timely remediation of audit findings.
• Work across the business and ensure adequate steps and actions are taken by the business functions to close out the Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• Recruit, select, orient, and train employees, by maintaining a safe, secure, and legal work environment, and developing personal growth opportunities.
• Create an environment where employees feel safe to raise issues, empowered to address issues, and supported to resolve issues.
• Mentor staff on the quality-of-service interactions and the quality of deliverables and time management requirements.
• Build relationships with government oversight customers.
• Maintain quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards; analyzing and resolving quality and customer service problems; identifying trends; and implementing system improvements.
• Demonstrate leadership commitment to environment, safety, health, and quality policies and procedures.
• Absorb and use AI tools to advance organizational processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience, plus a minimum of 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
• Highly Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Must have 11 years of related and progressively responsible experience.
• Required Certification: Must possess at least one of the following certifications (please upload certificate when applying):
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified IG Auditor (CIGA)
• Knowledge of professional auditing standards, principles, practices, and techniques, such as the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to interact with staff at all levels.
• Superior written and oral communication skills with demonstrated experience in preparing and delivering presentations and audit reports.
• Audit experience in public accounting or federal government environment preferred.
• Prior experience with waste, fraud, and abuse investigations preferred.
• Personnel management experience.
• Ability to enhance productivity and performance through appropriate mentoring, training, and alignment of incentives.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative and have effective problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated superior organization, planning, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and track actionable recommendations and initiatives to closure.
• The highest standards of conduct and integrity are expected in past work experience.
• Adopt and use AI tools to advance organizational processes and procedures.