Internal Auditor Principal

SAIC•Reston, VA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Internal Auditor to provide audit support to a customer on a program focused on preparedness and resiliency during crises or threats to national security. The role provides contract audit and financial analysis support for program management, including conducting audits and preparing written audit reports with required supporting documentation. This position is contingent pending contract award and will be based in Reston/Herndon, Virginia. The Internal Auditor independently performs analyses across a range of contract audits, from large to highly complex, and provides recommendations to the cognizant Contracting Officer regarding cost allowability and reasonableness. The position also evaluates contractor accounting and cost-estimating systems, develops risk assessments, prepares audit reports, advises customers on audit activities and applicable regulations and policies, and supports quality assurance and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
8–10 years of relevant auditing and/or government contract accounting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience performing contract audits for U.S. Government or defense/intelligence customers, such as incurred cost, indirect rates, labor rates, or cost proposals.
Experience assessing contractor accounting and cost-estimating systems and preparing formal audit reports.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.
Typical education and experience: bachelor’s degree and 10 or more years of related experience; master’s degree and 8 or more years; or Ph.D. or JD and 5 or more years.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an MBA.
Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CGFM; highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct incurred cost, indirect rate, labor rate, source selection cost report, fraud, contract claims, contract renewal, and utilization reviews and analyses.
Coordinate fulfillment of customer data requirements, including administration of assigned collection requirement systems accounts.
Independently analyze contract audits, including post-award reviews, contractor proposals, and indirect expense projections, and recommend cost allowability and reasonableness to the cognizant Contracting Officer.
Collect and analyze accounting records and supporting documentation for transaction testing.
Evaluate contractor accounting and cost-estimating systems, including accounting system surveys, estimating system audits, billing system audits, labor floor checks, and financial capability reviews.
Coordinate with the cognizant audit agency to obtain and exchange indirect rate data and other required audit information.
Develop risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of audit effort based on data analysis.
Prepare audit reports for approval and ensure supporting documentation complies with established policies, guidelines, and standards.
Provide customers with guidance and advice on audit activities, policies, procedures, and results, including interpretations of regulations and U.S. Government policies and procedures.
Conduct peer reviews and quality assurance reviews of audit work products.
Participate in customer meetings and provide audit advice related to negotiations, contract administration, and settlement matters.
Support process improvements and best practices within the work unit.