IT Controls Senior Consultant – Public Sector, Federal Civilian

Job-:
Generalist

Location:

McLean, VA, United States;
Washington, DC, United States;
Potomac, MD, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a senior consultant level professional to support IT Security, Internal Controls, Audit, Technical Remediation, and Business Process Improvement efforts for Federal government Agencies.

Job Duties:

Performs verification and validation of corrective action plans, and tests the design of system security controls Leads or participates in walkthrough meetings while taking detailed notes and identifying and documenting controls

Assists the project director by providing specialized knowledge that helps plan the information systems portion of the engagement, including audit and SAS
70 engagements Identifies appropriate information systems substantive testing, provides insight into potential information systems risks, and tests information system security. Leads audit teams in the actual performance of audit work for specific information systems as requested

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

Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes

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 work stream

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

Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participate in client meetings and day-to-day interactions

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

Supports and reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client

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 potential candidates and participating in interviews

Communicates with well-developed and professional interpersonal skills

Interacts effectively with people at all organizational levels of the client, firm, and if applicable, teaming partners

Utilizes specialized knowledge/subject matter expertise to support the client, engagement team, and internal efforts

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages independent work products and potentially those of others related to internal and client projects

Serves as peer “buddy” to other Public Sector Senior Consultants/Consultants Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, preferred

Experience:

Four (4) or more years of information technology controls, operations, or management, required

Five (5) or more years of information technology, operations, management, business, accounting, or finance experience,…