IT Controls Senior Consultant – Public Sector, Federal Civilian

BDO USA•McLean, VA

About The Position

BDO is seeking a senior consultant to support IT security, internal controls, audit, technical remediation, and business process improvement efforts for federal government agencies. The role serves BDO’s public sector clients and contributes to client reviews, improvements, and implementations, as well as firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives. The Senior Consultant supports engagement planning and execution, coordinates with engagement management and client leadership, and provides specialized knowledge on information systems. The role includes validating corrective action plans, testing system security controls, identifying information systems risks and substantive testing, and leading or participating in audit work. It also involves preparing and reviewing client deliverables, recommendations, presentations, briefings, and status reports; maintaining client relationships; supporting recruiting; and staying current through relevant training and industry events. The position manages independent work products and may manage the work products of others on internal and client projects. It may also serve as a peer buddy to other Public Sector Senior Consultants and Consultants.

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 with people at all organizational levels.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment with a customer service focus.
Ability to follow instructions, organize work, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Detail-oriented, with knowledge and application of English grammar and the ability to proofread written materials, including proposals, pitches, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree focused in 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 General Accounting Office (GAO) requirements and applying them to complex internal control or assurance projects throughout planning, assessing, testing, and reporting phases.
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 US Standard General Ledger (USSGL), FISCAM, Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), NIST, and 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 when requested.
Support firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives.
Coordinate with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes.
Support clients’ financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives.
Adapt to changing client environments while meeting client expectations, managing priorities, and coordinating multiple efforts.
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 establish 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 take ownership and accountability for assigned task areas 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 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.