Government and Public Sector - Assurance - Tech Risk - Analyst

EY•Baltimore, DC

68d•$69,700 - $130,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Analyst will join EY’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) Technology Risk (IT Audit) team, serving U.S. federal agencies and other public-sector clients. The role supports financial statement audits, attestation engagements, and IT control projects, contributing to work in areas such as performance improvement, program effectiveness, audit readiness, financial management, and technology risk. The Analyst will conduct research, assist with testing IT general and application controls, prepare for and potentially lead client meetings, build relationships with client personnel, and deepen knowledge of clients and the public-sector industry. The role calls for practical problem-solving, collaboration, and a commitment to an inclusive team environment. Work is part of EY’s hybrid model, with client-serving employees generally working together in person 40–60% of the time over an engagement, project, or year. Candidates must be comfortable working onsite as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in information assurance, information security, risk management, or IT and application controls.
Experience preparing written or verbal materials and assisting with presenting project results to clients.
Ability to obtain a federal security clearance.
Must be comfortable working in person or onsite as needed.

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate with clients and team members.
Demonstrated interest in government and the public sector.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
For federal-practice roles, flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% is preferred.
For state, local, and education-practice roles, flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality client services on financial statement audits, attestation engagements, and IT control projects.
Conduct research as needed.
Assist in testing IT general and application controls.
Prepare for and potentially lead client meetings.
Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
Develop sector and client knowledge.
Help prepare written or verbal materials and assist with presenting project results to clients.
Collaborate with team members and promote an inclusive working environment.
Take a practical approach to resolving issues and gaining client agreement.