Senior Manager, IT Audit

Navy Federal Credit Union; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking an experienced Senior IT Audit Leader to oversee IT and information security audits across the organization. You will manage audit scope, testing, and issue validation while aligning priorities with business needs and regulatory expectations.

Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in IT audit, familiarity with FFIEC/COBIT/COSO/NIST/ISO, and excellent cross-functional communication. The role emphasizes staff development, data analytics, and governance alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Seven to ten years of IT audit experience with risk-based practices.
• Experience with FFIEC, COBIT, COSO, NIST and ISO frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage multiple audits and teams.
• Strong communication with stakeholders across levels.

Responsibilities

• Leads IT and information security audit teams across engagements.
• Plans scope, resources, testing, and issue validation.
• Performs risk assessments and informs annual work program.
• Reviews deliverables for accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintains awareness of laws, regulations, and emerging risks.
• Builds relationships with business leaders and committees.
• Develops staff through coaching and performance management.

Skills

IT audit

Risk management

Stakeholder comms

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/related

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Navy Federal Credit Union currently does not provide sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Navy Federal's Internal Audit team is in the midst of an exciting transformational journey to become a best-in-class Audit function! It is our vision to be a preferred advisor to the business by building and cultivating trust through the consistent execution of high-quality and risk-focused audit and advisory work. We're focused on implementing efficient processes, maximizing our use of technology, integrating data analytics into everything we do, and investing in our biggest asset, our people. If this sounds like the type of team you'd like to be a part of, then we want to learn more about you!

Provides leadership and oversight of designated Internal Audit functions and audit teams responsible for planning and executing Information Technology (IT) and Information Security audits across the Credit Union using a risk-based approach. Manages a portfolio of concurrent audit, advisory, and issue-validation activities; aligns audit priorities, resources, and delivery schedules with business needs, the Annual Work Program, and emerging risks. Serves as an advisor on audit risk management, operational efficiency, policy development, governance, and remediation activities.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees comprehensive, risk-based IT and Information Security audit teams, such as IT general controls, cybersecurity and privacy, data governance, infrastructure, ITIL processes, and third-party risk management, ensuring adherence to Navy Federal and industry and regulatory standards while aligning audit priorities with business objectives and emerging risks
• Directs multiple concurrent audit engagements, establishing schedules and resource plans and providing guidance on scoping, control testing, documentation, issue validation, and execution quality
• Manages assigned IT audit areas and actively participates in enterprise and bottom-up risk assessments, auditable-entity planning, and multi-year coverage decisions to inform audit priorities and the Annual Work Program
• Reviews and approves key audit deliverables, including scopes, risk and control matrices, testing results, issue documentation, and audit reports, while ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness
• Coordinates IT audit teams in evaluating the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying issues, and developing risk-based recommendations for improvement
• Maintains awareness of applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and emerging risks to ensure audit coverage remains current and relevant
• Builds strong relationships with business leaders and serves as a liaison to committees and senior management; collaborates across audit teams and with stakeholders, assurance partners, and specialists to coordinate coverage and drive effective remediation of audit findings
• Manages and develops IT audit teams through hiring, coaching, performance management, resource allocation, and workload monitoring, and promotes the adoption of data analytics and innovative audit approaches (e.g., outcomes-based testing, AI, etc.)
• May manage IT advisory engagements, and/or internal special projects or initiatives as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, technology management or related field, or the equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
• Seven to ten years of experience in IT audit, with advanced knowledge of internal control concepts and practices and risk-based auditing techniques
• Significant experience in IT risks and controls concepts and practices, including governance and security frameworks such as FFIEC, COBIT, COSO, NIST and ISO
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects within a dynamic environment
• Experience supervising and developing professional staff, including coaching and performance management
• Skilled in planning and coordinating audits, facilitating strategy and status meetings, and ensuring timely execution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders across multiple levels
• Ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to management and committees
• Demonstrated success in collaborating across organizational boundaries and building partnerships
• Solid critical and analytical thinking skills, including the ability to synthesize information and identify patterns or risks
• Proficiency in influencing and negotiating to achieve agreeable and positive outcomes
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of work

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, CPA, CISSP, or other relevant audit, risk, or cybersecurity certification
• Experience leading a portfolio of IT audit, advisory, and issue-validation activities within a financial services or credit union environment
• Experience with annual audit planning, auditable-entity risk assessment, project and resource management, issue-lifecycle oversight, and coordination across audit and assurance functions
• Experience applying data analytics, audit management platforms, and technology-enabled audit techniques, and working with external specialists or consultants

Additional Information

Hours

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Location

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
• 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks. Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.* FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026* Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2025* Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2026* Most Loved Workplace - America's Top Most Loved Workplaces 2025* 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care* Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026* Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers* Forbes 2026 America's Best Large Employers* Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads* Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers* 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence* Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025* 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award* Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community 2026From Fortune Magazine. 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune Magazine, Fortune Media (USA) Corporation, and its affiliates are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accommodations:

If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at [e-mail] or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.

Disclaimers:

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.

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Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.