Managing Consultant – Federal Civilian Agencies Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance

Guidehouse • Arlington, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Managing Consultant to support Federal Civilian Agency clients across enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit readiness, compliance, and oversight response activities. This role involves leading workstreams, supporting OMB Circular A-123, analyzing risks, developing work products, and coordinating with various stakeholders to enhance risk management practices and ensure timely delivery of high-quality analytical and reporting products.

Requirements

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of consulting, audit, risk management, internal controls, compliance, or federal delivery experience.
• Experience supporting OMB Circular A-123, internal control assessments, audit readiness, corrective action validation, or oversight response activities.
• Strong understanding of federal risk management, audit support, compliance documentation, and evidence management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, accurate, and audit-ready deliverables for client review.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.

Nice To Haves

• CPA certification or other relevant credential, such as CIA, CISA, CGFM, CFE, or PMP.
• Experience supporting Federal Civilian Agency clients, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Experience with grant oversight, financial reporting support, data reconciliation, or corrective action management.
• Familiarity with federal oversight entities, including OIG, GAO, financial statement audit teams, or agency OCFO organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams supporting a Federal Civilian Agency client across enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit readiness, compliance, and oversight response activities.
• Support OMB Circular A-123 internal control documentation, testing readiness, evidence validation, corrective action tracking, and audit response packages.
• Analyze operational, financial, and compliance risks; develop risk summaries, issue logs, management briefings, and defensible work products traceable to source documentation.
• Coordinate with program, financial, data, and compliance stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, improve process documentation, and support timely delivery of high-quality analytical and reporting products.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

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