FISMA IT Audit Management Functional Specialist/Advisor

Parsons Corporation•Springfield, VA

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About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented FISMA IT Audit Management Functional Specialist/Advisor to join our team! In this role you will get to support a key Agency to drive governance and security through expert IT audit oversight.

Requirements

Candidate must be a US Citizen
Candidate must have an ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance and be able to obtain/maintain a CI Polygraph
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university with 7+ years of related experience
8 years of additional experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree
Experience with IT audit, compliance, cybersecurity, or related functional areas, with knowledge of audit tools, methodologies, and best practices
Working knowledge of OMB Circular A-123, FISMA, and FSA requirements
Proven experience coordinating IT audits and managing vulnerability remediation efforts
Ability to manage multiple deadlines with dependencies on team members

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of IT audit principles and compliance frameworks
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills for senior-level reporting
Ability to build collaborative relationships across internal and external teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Independently manage detailed reviews of audit evidence, assess quality of audit responses, and oversee remediation efforts to ensure successful audit outcomes
Support the full audit lifecycle by coordinating receipt, tracking, remediation, responses, and reporting for internal and external audits
Maintain and track information system vulnerabilities and audit correspondence; collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address audit inquiries
Perform IT control testing and compliance assessments in support of OMB Circular A-123 internal controls and Statement of Assurance requirements
Prepare written communications and updates for NGA’s Audit Committee and A/CIO leadership, mapping findings to corrective actions and remediation plans
Coordinate audit responses and approvals with CIO-T leadership; schedule stakeholder meetings to monitor progress on audit findings and recommendations
Develop and deliver analysis, reports, and metrics on audit status for senior leadership
Recommend best practices and create implementation plans for process improvement opportunities