Senior Risk Management & Internal Controls; RMIC Analyst

Brite Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Management & Internal Controls (RMIC) Analyst to support a Department of War (DoW) client in strengthening its internal control environment, advancing financial governance, and sustaining audit readiness. This position will lead RMIC activities including risk assessments, internal control evaluations, control testing, corrective action planning, and continuous monitoring efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess significant DoW experience and a strong background in RMIC, Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR), and federal financial management. This role requires an individual who can assess organizational risks, identify control deficiencies, recommend practical solutions, and collaborate with leadership to improve operational effectiveness and compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of DoW FIAR experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting RMIC programs within the DoW or federal government.
• Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-123, GAO Green Book, FMFIA, and DoW RMIC requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, internal control evaluations, control testing, and corrective action plan development.
• Knowledge of federal financial management processes, business process controls, and audit readiness requirements.
• Experience supporting external financial statement audits and responding to auditor requests.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government leadership and stakeholders.

• Lead RMIC activities including annual risk assessments, internal control reviews, control testing, and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key financial and operational controls.
• Identify control deficiencies, root causes, and emerging risks and develop corrective action recommendations.
• Facilitate management’s assessment of internal controls in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and DoW RMIC guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and update risk and control matrices (RCMs), process narratives, flowcharts, and internal control documentation.
• Monitor corrective action plans and validate remediation efforts to address identified deficiencies.
• Support FIAR initiatives by ensuring business processes and internal controls are properly documented and audit-ready.
• Coordinate with auditors, client stakeholders, and functional process owners to support audit requests and walkthroughs.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and dashboards related to RMIC activities, risk trends, and remediation status.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance related to internal controls, risk management, and audit readiness.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance compliance, accountability, operational effectiveness, and auditability.

• Experience developing Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), Internal Control Plans (ICPs), and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• Knowledge of DoW financial systems, ERP environments, and federal financial reporting processes.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CGFM, CIA, or CRMA.
• Big 4 or federal consulting experience preferred.