Functional Specialist / IT Audit & Control Assessor- Advanced

Rividium • Springfield, VA

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About The Position

RiVidium Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Functional Specialist / IT Control Assessor to join our team in supporting the IT Audit Management Team (ITAM). In this role, you will provide expertise, guidance, and thought leadership to ensure that IT audit management, statutory compliance, and internal control testing activities are executed seamlessly. You will independently manage the detailed review of audit evidence, track information system vulnerabilities, and coordinate across internal and external organizations to ensure compliance with federal regulations and departmental policies.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in a distinct functional or cross-functional business area (e.g., Information Technology, Information Assurance, Cyber Security, or Engineering).
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Information Assurance, Cyber Security, Engineering) or equivalent experience.
• Proven working knowledge of FISMA (Federal Information System Modernization Act) and FSA (Financial Statement Audit) requirements.
• Strong experience coordinating activities associated with IT audits and mitigating identified vulnerabilities.
• Broad-based market experience (Government or industry) including relevant knowledge of IT audit and assessment tools, methodologies, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity or prior experience working with the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), and specific agency offices/programs.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CIA).

Responsibilities

• Support the full IT audit lifecycle by ensuring the timely and efficient receipt, coordination, tracking, remediation, response, and reporting of audit data.
• Manage detailed reviews of audit evidence, evaluate the quality of responses, and oversee audit remediation efforts to ensure process success.
• Track and maintain information system vulnerabilities and vital audit correspondences; coordinate with internal and external organizations to satisfy audit inquiries.
• Perform IT control testing and assess compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures to support OMB A-123 internal control testing and complete the Statement of Assurance.
• Create clear, written updates and executive communications for the Audit Committee and A/CIO Leadership, ensuring findings are properly mapped to corrective actions and the audit remediation tracker.
• Provide detailed analysis, status reports, and metrics to leadership concerning the active status of findings.
• Recommend industry best practices and develop actionable implementation plans for continuous process improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior