IT Audit Manager; Federal Audit

Position Summary

IT Audit Manager – US (Alexandria, VA; Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN). This position is contingent on award of contract and requires an active interim Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

• Provide first‑line supervision to a team of audit professionals.
• Review work products prepared by the team, including work papers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee their execution.
• Act as a self‑starter, delivering quality work products with little direction from a supervisor.
• Supervise and review work performed by other staff.
• Develop people through effective delegation and guidance.
• Provide subject‑matter technical expertise to delivery teams in financial reporting, internal control, and financial business systems.
• Review draft deliverables and present final results to management.
• Assist principals and senior managers with proposals, business development, and practice administration.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Act as the primary liaison to the client and keep principals aware of major developments.
• Utilize technology to share knowledge, develop skills, and promote continuous learning.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Information Systems preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of auditing and/or related technical experience.
• Interim Secret clearance required.
• Management/leadership experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Project‑management experience.
• CISA certification preferred.
• Experience performing SOC 1 or SOC 2 audits (strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with FISCAM and/or FISMA frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

• NIST SP 800‑53 – Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations.
• FASAB Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• GAO Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
• AICPA AU‑Cs.
• GAO/CIGIE Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
• OMB Bulletin 24‑02 – Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements.
• Other federal reporting and accounting requirements, such as OMB bulletins, circulars, and USSGL.

• Values‑driven: embody integrity, servant leadership, and a bias for action.
• Uncompromising problem solver: identify opportunities in challenges and implement solutions.
• Collaborative: build relationships across all levels and business units.
• Instill trust: follow through on commitments with credibility.
• Impact & influence: focus on making a difference and gain support for ideas.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy activated on the first day.
• Paid holidays and the last week of the calendar year off when project work allows.
• Comprehensive wellness program with activities tracked through a provider.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options.
• HSA employer contribution.
• Nine paid holidays annually.
• Robust paid parental bonding leave covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four paid exam days and four paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Client referral bonus program.
• Pet insurance.
• FORCE program: up to four hours of paid volunteer time annually.

Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.