Senior Audit Program Analyst (DON Acquisition Portfolio)

Shadow Objects • Washington, DC

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About The Position

ShadowObjects, LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Audit Program Analyst to provide enterprise-level oversight and analytical support to the Department of the Navy’s (DON) Acquisition Portfolio under DASN (P) eBusiness Policy and Oversight (eBPO). The selected candidate will serve as a senior advisor on audit activities, ensuring accountability and compliance across DON acquisition systems and processes. This position focuses on oversight of Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) and associated Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to ensure timely closure, proper coordination, and effective risk mitigation. The role does not involve writing CAPs, but rather monitoring, reviewing, and reporting on their execution and alignment with enterprise priorities. This position requires a strong understanding of DON audit processes, financial transactions, procurement systems, and acquisition program oversight. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating at the senior level, briefing leadership, and interfacing with stakeholders across the Navy, DoD, and external audit organizations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience supporting DoD or DON financial management, audit, or acquisition oversight.
• Demonstrated expertise in audit processes, including familiarity with NFRs, CAPs, and audit follow-up practices.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contracting, and financial systems within the DON or DoD.
• Proven ability to provide senior-level oversight, analysis, and reporting to government leadership.
• Exceptional analytical, written, and oral communication skills, with the ability to brief complex issues to senior executives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (data analysis), PowerPoint (executive briefs), and SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, or related discipline.
• CPA, CISA, CGFM, or DoD FM Certification highly desired.
• Prior experience supporting DASN (P), PEO MLB, NAVSEA, NAVAIR, or other major DON acquisition organizations.
• Familiarity with Navy ERP, Standard Accounting and Reporting System (STARS), or similar DoD financial systems.
• Working knowledge of DoD audit standards, internal control frameworks, and PPBE processes.
• Experience briefing Flag/SES-level leadership and coordinating across multiple stakeholder communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level oversight of DON Acquisition Portfolio audit activities, with emphasis on NFRs and CAPs.
• Track, review, and assess the implementation status of corrective actions to ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Coordinate with Navy program offices, contracting activities, and financial managers to validate evidence of CAP execution.
• Analyze audit findings for systemic issues, trends, and risks across systems, processes, and financial transactions.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and dashboards for DASN (P), ASN(RDA), and external oversight bodies.
• Advise on audit readiness, internal controls, and financial integrity within DON procurement and contracting processes.
• Ensure alignment of CAPs with DoD audit standards, SECNAV policy, and acquisition system requirements.
• Represent DASN (P) eBPO in senior working groups and audit coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support development of process improvements and recommend strategies to strengthen audit posture across the acquisition enterprise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees