A&A Specialist

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our purpose is to help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer, and improve the lives of its citizens. Our team of over 13,000 professionals is dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within the global Accenture network, has been recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where employees feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change that advances missions and propels the government forward.

Requirements

Proven leadership skills at a Manager level, with a track record of successfully navigating complex federal audits or large-scale cybersecurity transformations.
In-depth knowledge of Cybersecurity Frameworks, including experience with NIST, FISMA, or SOC 1/SOC 2 compliance within an ERP environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Internal Auditors, and technical architects.
Proficiency in risk management and mitigation, specifically the ability to translate technical vulnerabilities into business-risk impact statements for leadership.
US Citizen (no dual citizenship).
Must be eligible to obtain a government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

Lead complex risk assessments, security governance, and compliance monitoring.
Lead efforts to enable security-compliant S/4HANA solutions, ensuring "Security by Design" and "Least Privilege" principles are incorporated into functional and technical designs.
Oversee the development of SAP Security Roles, ensuring Segregation of Duties (SoD) is maintained and sensitive federal data is protected through robust authorization concepts.
Assess and manage risk-reducing behaviors and processes, implementing continuous monitoring frameworks to detect and mitigate insider threats and external vulnerabilities.
Drive the implementation of SAP GRC (Access Control / Process Control) or similar tools to automate audit logging and compliance reporting.
Review and integrate security requirements across the Universal Journal, PII-heavy modules (H2R), and high-value financial workstreams (B2R/P2R).
Provide input into final decisions regarding cybersecurity tools, identity and access management (IAM), encryption standards, and secure integration with external interfaces.
Manage and ensure compliance with federal mandates, such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and the DATA Act, while preparing the organization for unmodified audit opinions.
Facilitate the audit lifecycle, serving as the central point of contact for audit inquiries, managing the collection of evidence, and driving the remediation of any identified findings.
Execute program management support functions for the security workstream, including staffing specialized cyber resources, budgeting for security software, and forecasting compliance needs.
Monitor and report on security posture, providing executive-level dashboards on risk exposure, SoD violations, and the status of audit-readiness activities.
Mentor and train junior team members, fostering a culture of risk awareness and technical excellence in SAP security configuration and audit techniques.