Senior Associate, Federal Technology Risk Management

KPMG•Saint Louis, MO

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience in any of the following areas: IT audit readiness, internal or external IT audit, risk assessment, business process reengineering, Enterprise Resource Planning packages (SAP, Oracle Financials, Hyperion, and Cognos), commonly encountered operating system and database technologies (Windows, UNIX/LINUX, Oracle DB, SQL Server, mainframe [z/OS, RACF, Top Secret Security, DB2, IDMS) and Customer Relationship Management packages (IT security, project management, IT outsourcing, Risk Management Framework, and/or IT strategy)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
Strong leadership / communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to write at a publication quality level to communicate findings / recommendations to the client's senior management team
Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
Initial project will be located in the St. Louis, MO region, requires daily on-site presence
Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of Information Technology (IT) audit readiness engagements, including system development, package implementation, IT deficiency remediation/validation, PBC response, business process improvement, audit coaching/IT audit liaison support, assessment and accreditation, IT compliance assessments, IT strategy and/or platform reviews for U.S. Federal government clients
Evaluate, remediate and validate the design and effectiveness of technology controls throughout the business cycle
Help identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients
Supervise associates and interns on engagements
Serve as a liaison between clients and upper management

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.
Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.
Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday.

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