Summer Associate Internship (Internal Audit - IT Audit)

Navy Federal Credit Union•Vienna, VA

4h•$26 - $39•Hybrid

About The Position

Navy Federal's Internal Audit department aims to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services to enhance risk management processes. The team utilizes a systematic and disciplined approach to auditing, focusing on risk mitigation across all business areas. Internal Audit comprises a diverse group of professionals, including certified auditors, IT, finance, fraud, regulatory, and data specialists, who collaborate to ensure a smooth experience for Navy Federal and its members. Given Navy Federal's growth and the evolving business environment, Internal Audit must continuously adapt to provide assurance through a risk-based approach, evaluating the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls. The Summer Associate will join the Internal Audit IT Audit Team, working in a hybrid capacity and reporting to leadership at campuses in Vienna, VA, Winchester, VA, or Pensacola, FL. This team audits various information technology areas, including IT and information security. Interns may support control testing on ongoing audits, assist with testing issue closures, develop audit tools or templates, or conduct research on emerging topics relevant to internal audit.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
Familiarity with the internal audit function and processes
Familiarity with one or more functions: IT Risk, General Controls, Information Security Frameworks and best practices
Familiarity with Copilot or other AI systems
Effective research, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience in following, interpreting, and applying relevant data/instructions to guidelines, procedures, practices, and regulations
Interest in risk management, audit, and/or enterprise governance

Responsibilities

Assist with IT governance and/or application audits in accordance with Navy Federal and industry audit standards
Conduct preliminary research, participate in process walkthroughs, document process narratives and workflows, identify key risks and controls, and obtain audit evidence for testing
Review and analyze audit evidence to determine design and operating effectiveness of controls
Assist in performing IT control testing. Apply critical thinking skills by seeking to understand and execute assigned control testing and document results according to professional and internal standards
Prepare audit workpapers to document relevant information obtained, analyzed, and evaluated that support audit observations/issues and conclusions
Identify and summarize potential issues and observations to discuss with the Auditor-In-Charge in a timely manner
Actively leverage Microsoft Copilot and AI agents as key tools in completing the summer project, to enhance research, analysis, automation, and deliverable development.
Manage workload/timelines and report delays and issues to audit management
Collaborate with others throughout your internship, including with other Summer Associates
Work well within the team environment, take on challenging stretch assignments for professional growth and development, and have fun!