Senior Consultant, Public Sector

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 SAS70 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, preferred
• Experience performing audits and/or assessments of internal controls over financial reporting, IT, grants, insurance, or IT Security in the Federal Government, preferred
• Experience with OMB and General Accounting Office (GAO) requirements and how to apply those requirements to complex internal control or assurance related projects throughout their entire life cycle a