Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a management level professional to support project delivery activities for Federal Civilian agencies. The individual in this position will lead a team in identifying, documenting, and assessing IT risk and internal controls in accordance with various federal laws, regulations, and standards, and making suggestions to mitigate risk and improve internal controls and processes. They will identify and assess IT risk in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB)/ Circular A-123 (including its appendices), Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book, National Institutes of Standard and Technology (NIST 800-53), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and the Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).

Job Duties:

Leads a team of support staff in performing reviews of IT general and application controls to support the FMFIA Section IV compliance program Researches and documents the critical Information Security elements of financially relevant information systems Leads the development of test plans to evaluate IT general and application controls in accordance with FISCAM Leads interviews and walkthroughs with system owners Performs tests of design and operating effectiveness of IT general and application controls, and evaluate internal control deficiencies Leads the development of deliverables, reporting performance metrics, presentations, and trainings where applicable, with overall responsibility for quality Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives with guidance from Public Sector leadership Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes Supports problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned tasks Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry Supports recruiting efforts by identifying and referring potential candidates Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Evaluates the performance of Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate  Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor's degree, required, with a focus in Business, Accounting, or Information Systems, preferred

Experience:

Six (6) or more years of experience in IT audit or IT control reviews, including three (3) or more years of management experience leading teams in IT audit/IT control reviews, required Experience with NIST, FISMA, FISCAM, FMFIA, OMB A-123 Appendix A and D, and/or other relevant regulations, required Experience managing or leading teams, firm initiatives, and/or federal client project activities, preferred Professional services experience and/or experience supporting federal clients, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required  Relevant Professional certification, such as CISA, CPA, CIA, CGFM, CDFM, or PMP, preferred

Software:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to support possible project-related travel, as needed Knowledge of IT audit processes and methodologies Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm  Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus  Ability to follow instructions as directed  Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range:  $105,000 - $136,000 
Maryland Range:  $105,000 - $136,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:  $105,000 - $136,000
Washington DC Range:  $105,000 - $136,000