Junior Financial Audit Response Analyst

Empirical Corporation • Washington, DC

2h • $84,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Empirical is seeking a Junior Financial Audit Response Analyst / Internal Auditor to support a high‑visibility federal financial management and audit readiness mission. This role offers the opportunity to directly strengthen the integrity, transparency, and accountability of a major federal program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (required).
• Minimum 3 years of experience performing federal internal audit, audit consulting, or audit response.
• Demonstrated experience with GAO Yellow Book, GAO Green Book, OMB Circular A‑123, and FMFIA and FFMIA
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify anomalies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Excellent written communication skills and the ability to prepare audit‑ready documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation or security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting external federal financial statement audits (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support annual financial statement audits, including documentation preparation, sample support, and coordination with external auditors.
• Maintain audit request logs, evidence indexing, crosswalks, and traceability to source documentation.
• Conduct internal control testing, walkthroughs, and maturity assessments in alignment with OMB Circular A‑123 and GAO Green Book.
• Perform root cause analysis of audit findings, deficiencies, and Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs).
• Develop, track, and support Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and remediation activities.
• Support continuous monitoring, compliance assessments, and internal control automation initiatives.
• Analyze financial and property data from UFMS, CATS, and related systems to validate completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Prepare audit reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Respond to ad hoc audit, internal control, and data analysis requests from program leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs for outstanding achievements.
• Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
• Generous paid time off – 11 paid holidays and vacation/personal/sick day PTO.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Matching 401k Retirement Plan.
• Reimbursement for certification exams, CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues.

What This Job Offers

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