SOD Business Analyst

BizFirst • Arlington, VA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

BizFirst is assisting our client with recruiting an experienced Segregation of Duties (SOD) Business Analyst to support Consolidated Audit activities for the Department of War (DoW). This role supports federal financial audit and internal control efforts by analyzing business processes, system workflows, and access controls to identify and mitigate SOD risks across financial and operational systems.

As a SOD Business Analyst, you will evaluate end -to -end business processes and system access models to identify segregation of duties risks that could impact auditability, internal controls, and compliance. You will work closely with audit, IT, and functional stakeholders to assess access configurations, document control gaps, and support remediation and risk mitigation efforts within a consolidated audit environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience analyzing end -to -end business processes and system workflows in financial or operational environments
• Working knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SOD) concepts and common conflict scenarios
• Experience evaluating system access controls and access types (privileged, non -privileged, emergency/temporary access)
• Applied knowledge of risk management and internal control frameworks, such as FISCAM and COSO
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem -solving skills
• Ability to clearly communicate technical and control -related concepts to both technical and non -technical audiences
• Active Secret security clearance required

Nice To Haves

• Experience identifying or documenting compensating controls or management oversight controls
• Working knowledge of the Defense Business Enterprise Architecture (DBEA)
• Prior experience supporting consolidated audits or federal financial statement audits
• Experience working with DoW financial, ERP, or business systems

Responsibilities

• Analyze end -to -end business processes and system workflows to identify points where system access enables initiation, approval, processing, and recording of transactions
• Identify and document Segregation of Duties (SOD) conflicts across financial and operational systems
• Define incompatible duties and assess the adequacy of existing controls
• Evaluate user access roles, permissions, and security models, including privileged, non -privileged, and temporary/emergency access
• Support assessment and documentation of compensating controls and management oversight controls (when applicable)
• Apply internal control and risk management frameworks (e.g., FISCAM, COSO) to support audit readiness and compliance objectives
• Collaborate with audit teams, system owners, and functional stakeholders to support consolidated audit efforts
• Prepare documentation, analyses, and deliverables to support audit findings, remediation planning, and management responses
• Participate in briefings, working sessions, and reviews with government stakeholders

What This Job Offers

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