Head of Internal Audit

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

About The Position

The best audit functions do more than identify issues. They help leaders and Audit Committee stakeholders understand what matters most, why it matters, and what actions will strengthen the business. Booz Allen is seeking a senior Internal Audit leader to help transform the function into a more strategic, risk-focused, and technology-enabled source of independent assurance and decision-ready insight. This role will provide day-to-day leadership of the Internal Audit team and help ensure audit work is focused on Booz Allen’s most significant risks, delivered with independence and objectivity, and communicated clearly. You will shape how Internal Audit plans, executes, reports, and continuously improves its work. This includes strengthening risk-based planning, audit execution, reporting quality, methodology, talent, technology use, and engagement with senior leaders, governance stakeholders, and Audit Committee stakeholders. This role requires strong audit judgment, executive communication, change leadership, and the ability to connect audit findings to root cause, business impact, risk implications, and meaningful management action. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in roles such as internal audit, compliance, risk, controls, or assurance
Experience leading audit, risk, control, or assurance activities in complex, regulated, or technology-intensive environments
Experience managing audit planning, execution, reporting, issue management, methodology, quality, or team operations
Experience preparing or supporting executive, governance, or Board committee-level materials
Experience with stakeholder influence, executive communication, ethical judgment, independence, and accountability
Knowledge of governance, risk management, internal control, and compliance frameworks such as COSO, NIST, or ISO
Knowledge of professional internal audit standards, including the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
Ability to translate complex findings into clear, practical recommendations for senior stakeholders
Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or Business field
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Experience in government contracting, defense, advanced technology, AI, cybersecurity, or technology-enabled business environments
Knowledge of FAR / DFARS, export controls, privacy, cybersecurity, or related regulatory requirements
Experience supporting or serving as a senior Internal Audit leader, Head of Internal Audit, or Chief Audit Executive
Experience using audit analytics, automation, continuous monitoring, or technology-enabled risk assessment approaches
Master's degree
Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CPA, CISA, CISSP, CCEP, CRMA, or similar

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership of the Internal Audit team, including planning, execution, reporting, methodology, quality, and team coordination
Shape and execute a risk-based audit plan aligned to enterprise priorities, business strategy, and governance expectations
Lead operational, financial, technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and regulatory audits across the business
Strengthen audit planning and reporting by clearly articulating risk, impact, root cause, management implications, and practical recommendations
Deliver concise, decision-ready audit outputs that provide objective assurance and actionable insight for senior leaders and Audit Committee stakeholders
Provide objective advice on control design, risk mitigation, and audit readiness while maintaining Internal Audit’s independence and objectivity
Support conformance with applicable professional standards, including the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, and strengthen audit methodology, quality, and consistency
Advance the use of data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring to improve audit effectiveness, efficiency, and risk insight
Partner across business, technology, finance, compliance, legal, and risk teams while leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing Internal Audit team