Subject Matter Expert (SME)III

Savantage Solutions•Fort Belvoir, VA

1d•$120,000 - $148,000

About The Position

Savantage Solutions is seeking experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep expertise in auditing and internal control testing to join our Professional Services team. This role involves supporting audit readiness, strengthening internal controls, and driving continuous process improvements across federal financial environments.

Requirements

7+ years Federal experience in Auditing, Financial Management, or related field
Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
DoD experience
Understanding of DoD accounting procedures, fiscal law, and familiarity with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CGAP, CDFM, or CGFM Certification

Nice To Haves

DoD experience
Understanding of DoD accounting procedures, fiscal law, and familiarity with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CGAP, CDFM, or CGFM Certification

Responsibilities

Design and execute internal control testing plans and procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
Validate completeness and accuracy of control populations and samples used for testing
Evaluate the results of testing to identify weaknesses, gaps, and areas for enhancement in internal control systems
Provide specialized knowledge in specific business processes (e.g., accounts payable, funds balance with treasury) to guide audit processes
Draft Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) for internal control/validation testing and assist process owners with documenting Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
Conduct validation testing on CAPs designed to remediate Independent Public Auditor (IPA) findings or internal control testing exceptions
Conduct thorough assessments of potential risks within functional areas and recommend corrective actions
Analyze deficiencies identified by both internal and external auditors, focusing on actionable improvements/risk mitigation strategies
Analyze both self-identified and auditor-identified deficiencies, focusing on formulating corrective actions
Draft Audit-related Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with service providers to include Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) roles and responsibilities
Draft, update and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as process narratives and process flows relevant to specific business functions and audit processes
Identify and analyze existing internal control standards to determine weaknesses and deficiencies, recommending mitigating processes and procedures or compensating controls
Create, update, and monitor audit response metrics and provide regular updates
Design and present project dashboards (formally and informally)
Design graphs and charts to visually represent audit results and trends over time
Perform data analytics utilizing data from dashboards and other tools to identify anomalies and to create presentations, including decision briefs and informational briefs
Facilitate the collection and review of key documents from stakeholders required to address IPA Provided by Client (PBC) requests
Monitor audit findings and work with process owners to ensure timely responses and resolutions
Create informational materials to enhance understanding of functional areas and their impact on audit outcomes and the Agency
Provide training and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on functional processes and best practices
Assist with the review of work performed by other team members.