Guidehouse

Defense&Security,ITRiskandControlsConsultant

$75–105k ~AI est. McLean, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Defense & Security, IT Risk and Controls Consultant at Guidehouse. Skills: IT Risk, IT Controls, IT Audit, Remediation. Support stakeholder engagement. Support technical delivery”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Up to 10% travel, Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree, 2+ years experience in IT controls, 2+ years experience in IT audit, 2+ years experience in IT assessment, 2+ years experience in IT remediation, Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Nice to Have

Master's Degree, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Experience supporting internal control program, Experience performing IT audits, Experience performing OMB Circular A-123, Experience performing internal control assessments, Experience remediating IT controls, Experience implementing IT controls, Experience testing IT controls, Experience remediating access and account management, Experience remediating segregation of duties, Experience testing access and account management, Experience testing segregation of duties, Active PUBLIC TRUST, Active SUITABILITY

What You'll Do.

Support stakeholder engagement

Support technical delivery

Assist program offices with remediation

Assist program offices with internal controls tasks

Support IT internal control efforts

Support IT assessments

Support IT remediation

Support ad-hoc efforts

Perform audits of IT controls

Perform assessments of IT controls

Perform walkthrough interviews

Maintain communication with client stakeholders

Execute IT controls testing

Evaluate design of IT controls

Evaluate effectiveness of IT controls

Document results of IT controls test work

Summarize assessment results

Communicate assessment results

Plan IT controls assessments

Execute IT controls assessments

Analyze IT control weaknesses

Develop remediation plans

Provide subject matter expertise

Respond to ad-hoc requests

Develop documents for assessment planning

Develop documents for control identification

Support development of corrective action plans

Resolve material weaknesses

Resolve significant deficiencies

Resolve control deficiencies

Review financial system modernization functionality

Review application controls

Provide input regarding audit readiness

Assess financial system modernization efforts

Assess in-production environments

Assess in-development environments

Prepare presentations

Prepare briefing materials

Prepare standard operating procedures

Prepare frequently asked questions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Client organizations; Senior management; System personnel; Database administrators; Client stakeholders; Government agency

Communication Scope

Client communication; Senior leadership communication; Presentations; Briefing materials

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

**_Job Family_ :** IT Risk & Controls Consulting ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 10% **_Clearance Required_ :** Ability to Obtain Public Trust ** _What You Will Do_****:** Our professionals help our clients to identify, evaluate, and solve some of their most complex challenges, assisting them in achieving their strategic goals and objectives to fulfill their mission. We help our clients transform their business processes, improve efficiency of operations, evaluate and improve internal controls, strengthen policies and controls, increase transparency and performance management, and comply with Federal laws and regulations. The nature of our projects can be fluid and requires self-motivated individuals that are willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals. Project team members are provided the opportunity to interact with our clients’ senior management, as well as the opportunity to enhance their skills in the area of technical competency, business development, client service, leadership, project management, and people development. The IT Risk and Controls Consultant will support stakeholder engagement and technical delivery for efforts supporting client organizations with IT controls audit/assessments, remediation, and other related support. The client is responsible for coordinating and monitoring internal controls for the organization, including performing assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123, the FISCAM, and assisting other program offices with remediation and other related internal controls tasks. This is an ideal role for someone with an IT audit background who is looking to utilize their skills to support clients internally as a consultant rather than as an external auditor. The IT Risk and Controls Consultant will have a role in working directly with clients and other organizational stakeholders to support IT internal control efforts, including audits/assessments, remediation, and other ad-hoc efforts. This

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