HUD - Audit Specialist

cFocus Software Incorporated•Washington, DC

3d•Remote

About The Position

cFocus Software seeks an Audit Specialist to join our program supporting Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
7+ years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity compliance, or risk management.
Experience supporting FISMA audits and federal compliance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and federal audit requirements.
Experience with audit evidence collection, POA&M management, and audit response coordination.

Responsibilities

Support up to six (6) independent IT audits annually, including FISMA and financial system audits.
Assist in evaluating IT systems, controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards.
Conduct pre-audit assessments, internal reviews, and mock audits to evaluate readiness.
Collect, compile, and organize audit artifacts (policies, procedures, configurations, logs, reports, etc.).
Track audit requests (PBCs) in automated systems (e.g., ServiceNow, eCase) and ensure timely responses.
Coordinate with technical teams to gather evidence and respond to auditor requests.
Maintain centralized repository of audit artifacts for reuse in future audits.
Support audit engagements, meetings, interviews, and walkthroughs; document meeting minutes weekly.
Develop and maintain audit plans, including timelines, objectives, and stakeholder coordination.
Serve as liaison between auditors and internal stakeholders.
Document and track Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs).
Develop and maintain Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address audit findings.
Track remediation activities through completion and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.
Produce weekly audit reports/dashboards and monthly NFR status reports.
Ensure alignment with NIST SP 800-53 and federal compliance frameworks.
Conduct annual reviews and updates of audit evidence and documentation.