Financial Internal Controls & Compliance Analyst

HII's Mission Technologies division•Washington, DC

8d•$82,757 - $190,618•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Internal Controls & Compliance Analyst supports a government financial services organization by providing financial internal controls, compliance, risk management, audit readiness, and process improvement support. This position evaluates and documents financial processes and internal controls, supports control testing and certification activities, and develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), desk guides, control narratives, risk and control documentation, and workflow materials supporting the customer's financial operations. The Financial Internal Controls & Compliance Analyst works closely with financial management leadership, program stakeholders, auditors, and technical personnel to identify control gaps, assess process risks, support corrective action development, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of financial management processes. The position also supports Funds Balance with Treasury (FBWT), Anti Deficiency Act (ADA), Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), and recurring financial certification requirements. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong knowledge of federal internal control principles, excellent analytical and documentation skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial and compliance matters clearly to financial management leadership and senior government stakeholders.

Requirements

Level 3 requirements: 6 yrs with Bachelor degree; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
Level 4 requirements: 10 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 8 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 14 years relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government financial operations.
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining SOPs, desk guides, process documentation, and internal control documentation.
Experience evaluating or testing internal controls and documenting control findings, risks, recommendations, and corrective actions.
Working knowledge of OMB Circular A123 and the GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book).
Working knowledge of federal financial management principles and Funds Balance with Treasury (FBWT) processes.
Experience supporting IV&V, financial certification, management control assessment, audit readiness, or similar compliance activities.
Experience developing process flows, control narratives, risk and control matrices, or comparable internal control documentation.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical process and control improvements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief financial management leadership and senior government stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple recurring compliance requirements, testing activities, and deadlines.
TS/SCI level clearance at time of hire required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Navy, Naval Intelligence, Department of Homeland Security, or other federal customer financial operations.
Experience supporting DoD Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR), Risk Management and Internal Controls (RMIC), or comparable federal internal control programs.
Experience with Anti Deficiency Act (ADA) tracking, reporting, or related appropriations compliance activities.
Experience with Funds Balance with Treasury (FBWT) certification or related federal financial management processes.
Experience supporting financial statement audit, internal audit, external audit, or audit liaison activities.
Experience developing Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Effectiveness (TOE) procedures and documentation.
Experience supporting corrective action plans, audit remediation, or control deficiency resolution.
Experience with Power BI dashboards, financial reporting, or other data visualization tools.
Experience coordinating with engineering or technical teams to translate financial procedures and controls into automated workflows.
Experience supporting risk based internal control assessments and management control reviews.
Experience preparing materials for senior leadership, SES level, or senior government official briefings.
Experience with federal financial management systems and terminology.
Experience supporting programs during funding transitions, shutdown periods, or staffing changes while maintaining continuity of essential financial controls and compliance activities.
Familiarity with federal appropriations law, DoD financial management regulations, and federal financial reporting requirements.
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM).
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
Project Management Professional (PMP).
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Evaluate internal controls for federal financial operations (including FBWT) using OMB A‑123 and GAO Green Book.
Maintain control documentation and identify gaps, risks, and root causes.
Assess control design and effectiveness, perform TOD/TOE testing, and document results.
Support audit readiness and respond to audit and inspection requests.
Create and update SOPs, desk guides, workflows, and control documents.
Improve process efficiency, standardization, and control execution.
Translate procedures into workflows and work with technical teams to automate processes.
Support implementation of audit‑driven and internally identified process improvements.
Conduct IV&V and support daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual certifications.
Track certification status, deliverables, and risks; escalate issues as needed.
Support ADA compliance reporting and validate financial dashboards.
Maintain auditable records and corrective action documentation.
Coordinate audit requests and track responses.
Review findings, identify root causes, and manage corrective action plans through closure.
Ensure documentation remains current, accurate, and traceable.
Research and interpret federal financial management requirements.
Brief leadership on control status, certifications, IV&V, risks, and corrective actions.
Prepare executive summaries, status reports, and decision‑support materials.
Maintain dashboards and tracking tools; support staffing and continuity planning.
Provide inputs for weekly/monthly reports and participate in customer meetings.
Support transition planning, knowledge transfer, and required security/access tasks.
Manage multiple recurring compliance deadlines independently.