Data Analyst, Internal Audit

Pentagon Federal Credit Union • McLean, VA

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About The Position

Are you looking to take your career from good to great? As an employee of PenFed, every day is an opportunity to thrive, and be part of a team working to ensure our organization is providing world class service to our members, employees, and our communities. We exist to help our members realize their full potential, educate and encourage their dreams, and make every effort to follow our mission and help our members “do better.” Joining PenFed is more than being an employee; it's about being a part of the PenFed family. PenFed is hiring a (Hybrid) Data Analyst, Internal Audit at our Tysons, Virginia location. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leading edge analytical support services to Internal Audit's (IA) operations. The role is responsible for working with internal auditors and business units across the organization to provision, automate, and analyze the data needed to complete audit work. The role will be responsible for the continuous improvement of data quality and analytical capabilities used by IA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Information Technology, Business Administration, Economics, or related field required.
• Master's Degree, MBA, or Certification in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, or Data Science is preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in data analytics or related function required, prior experience in an Internal Audit function preferred.
• Proficiency in analytical languages such as Python, SQL, and SAS strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence technologies such as Tableau strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of cloud-based data structures such as Snowflake strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to proactively prioritize and manage multiple initiatives and deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards and Internal Audit methodologies preferred.
• Prior experience working in the financial services industry strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity in all aspects of work.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification in Data Analytics or Data Management desired.
• Internal Audit or Risk Management certification desired (e.g. CIA/CISA).

Responsibilities

• Compile complex queries across multiple data sources to design data tables, visualizations, and analytical models that are easily understood by internal and external stakeholders.
• Support audit testing and issue validation using full populations or improving sample efficiency through the development of sustainable and scalable data models and visualizations.
• Develop and maintain Business Intelligence (BI), Reporting, Automation, and Analytical models supporting the continuous monitoring of auditable entities.
• Document analytical support in a manner that meets Internal Audit's Quality Assurance guidelines.
• Provision, develop, administer, and maintain BI tools and analytical models used by Internal Audit, and any data provisioned for Internal Audit use.
• Collaborate with and provide guidance to internal audit staff for any process, product, or tool developed by Internal Audit's Data Analytics team.
• Foster relationships with internal auditors, business unit analysts, and Enterprise Data Management team members to improve understanding of auditable entities and how best to analyze them.
• Work with PenFed's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software administrators to understand its configuration and use to maximize the accuracy and utility of the reporting and analysis of the data from the GRC software.

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Plenty of paid time off.
• 401k with employer match.
• On-site fitness facilities at our larger locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree