IT Controls Senior Consultant – Public Sector, Federal Civilian

BDO USA • McLean, VA

2d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

BDO is seeking a senior consultant-level professional to support IT security, internal controls, audit, technical remediation, and business process improvement efforts for federal government agencies. The role delivers services to BDO’s public sector clients, supporting financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives.

The consultant coordinates closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review. The role involves leading or contributing to audits and assessments, testing information systems security and controls, validating corrective action plans, and providing recommendations on assigned work streams. The consultant also supports practice and business development, recruiting, training, client relationships, and the preparation and review of deliverables.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of IT controls, operations, or management experience. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance. Relevant industry certifications and federal government audit, controls, and compliance experience are preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Four or more years of experience in information technology controls, operations, or management required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required.
• Well-developed professional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with a customer-service focus.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Detail orientation, in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar, and ability to proofread written materials, including proposals, pitches, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree focused on Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• Five or more years of experience in information technology, operations, management, business, accounting, or finance.
• Experience performing audits or assessments of internal controls over financial reporting, IT, grants, insurance, or IT security in the federal government.
• Experience with OMB and Government Accountability Office (GAO) requirements and applying them throughout the life cycle and phases of complex internal control or assurance projects, including planning, assessing, testing, and reporting.
• Experience developing strategies to remediate material weaknesses and other control deficiencies at the federal level.
• Experience in one or more of the following: federal accounting standards and the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), FISCAM, FISMA, NIST, or OMB Circular A-123.
• Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, or CISA.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Verify and validate corrective action plans and test the design of system security controls.
• Lead or participate in walkthrough meetings, take detailed notes, and identify and document controls.
• Assist the project director with planning the information systems portion of engagements, including audit and SAS70 engagements.
• Identify appropriate information systems substantive testing, provide insight into potential information systems risks, and test information system security.
• Lead audit teams in performing audit work for specific information systems as requested.
• Deliver services to BDO’s public sector clients using relevant education, experience, and organizational skills.
• Assist with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives.
• Support task areas and coordinate with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review.
• Support clients with financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Adapt to changing client environments and meet client expectations.
• Manage priorities, initiate correspondence and complete tasks, and coordinate multiple efforts flexibly.
• Provide summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work streams.
• Apply industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and implementations.
• Communicate with key client personnel to build a shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions.
• Prepare presentations and briefings and participate in client meetings and day-to-day interactions.
• Report status to team management and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned tasks and work products.
• Establish professional rapport with clients and other organizations.
• Support and review work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and client value.
• Attend relevant training, seminars, and conferences to maintain technical skills aligned with client needs and industry changes.
• Support recruiting by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews.
• Use professional interpersonal skills and interact effectively with people at all organizational levels, including clients, firm personnel, and teaming partners.
• Apply specialized knowledge and subject matter expertise to support clients, engagement teams, and internal efforts.
• Manage independent work products and potentially those of others on internal and client projects.
• Serve as a peer buddy to other Public Sector Senior Consultants and Consultants.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), providing participants a beneficial ownership stake in the firm.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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