Internal Audit Leader

Booz Allen Hamilton•McLean, VA

5d•$125,300 - $233,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Internal Audit Leader, you will help advance Booz Allen’s internal audit capability by helping develop a modern, risk-based audit approach across key business processes, including finance, procurement, human resources, and operations. You will execute and oversee internal audit engagements, reaching well-supported data-driven conclusions and communicating practical recommendations to executives and business leaders. You will serve as a key contributor to the continued evolution of internal audits using data analytics, automation, and AI. You will support the ongoing maintenance of the internal audit universe, ensuring that business processes, organizational changes, emerging risks, prior audit results, regulatory developments, and management input are reflected in the annual risk assessment. You will help develop the annual audit plan and recommend engagement priorities and resource requirements. You will partner with process owners, leadership, and other stakeholders to build trusted relationships and evaluate control effectiveness. You will identify gaps, assess root causes, recommend improvements, and help guide the development of sustainable remediation plans and enhanced business processes. As a senior member of the internal audit function, you will monitor the timely resolution of audit findings, escalate significant or overdue issues, support audit quality and continuous improvement activities, and contribute to the development of team members and audit methodologies. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

12+ years of experience in internal audit, business process risk, controls, or compliance
Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, or AI to enhance audit planning, testing, trend analysis, or reporting
Experience building trusted relationships with senior and executive leaders of assigned stakeholder areas
Experience maintaining an internal audit universe, supporting enterprise-wide risk assessments, and developing or executing an annual risk-based internal audit plan
Experience supporting or managing SOX programs, including senior review of testing
Ability to synthesize complex information and deliver clear, concise communications tailored to various audiences, including executive leadership
Ability to identify root causes, develop practical, action-oriented recommendations, and communicate effectively with executives and both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work independently, manage multiple engagements, and collaborate effectively across business functions
Bachelor’s degree
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing audit methodologies and improving audit processes
Experience applying automation or AI-enabled tools to internal audit activities
Experience auditing technology-enabled business processes or partnering with technology audit teams on integrated risks and controls
Knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management standards, and financial reporting requirements
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certification

Responsibilities

Execute and oversee internal audit engagements.
Develop a modern, risk-based audit approach across key business processes.
Support the ongoing maintenance of the internal audit universe.
Help develop the annual audit plan and recommend engagement priorities and resource requirements.
Partner with process owners, leadership, and other stakeholders to build trusted relationships and evaluate control effectiveness.
Identify gaps, assess root causes, recommend improvements, and help guide the development of sustainable remediation plans and enhanced business processes.
Monitor the timely resolution of audit findings.
Escalate significant or overdue issues.
Support audit quality and continuous improvement activities.
Contribute to the development of team members and audit methodologies.