Senior Consultant, CMS A-123 Information Technology

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Support and execute the planning, execution, and documentation of IT general and application control assessments in alignment with OMB Circular A‑123, Appendix A, and federal information security standards.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute IT test plans for systems supporting financial reporting, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as FISMA, FISCAM, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800‑53, and NIST SP 800‑30.

• Coordinate with internal control teams, business owners, and external auditors to identify, document, and test key IT controls across major transaction cycles and systems.

• Map IT systems and applications to financial reporting processes and support appropriate coverage of control objectives and key risk areas.

• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, identify deficiencies, and support the development and validation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).

• Maintain secure, well‑organized documentation and workpapers that support audit readiness and meet federal information security requirements.

• Provide input and recommendations on IT risk, control gaps, and remediation strategies, contributing to the agency’s internal control maturity and compliance posture.

• Support proposal development, capture activities, and other business development efforts, as needed.

• Provide day‑to‑day guidance to junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing, training, and onboarding activities.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Legal, Computer Sciences, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional experience supporting IT risk, controls, and security assessments within complex federal entities.

• Demonstrated experience working with FISMA, FISCAM, FedRAMP, and NIST frameworks.

• Experience integrating IT controls into broader internal control frameworks (e.g., OMB Circular A‑123, FMFIA).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US citizenship required).

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

• Experience supporting cross‑functional IT control assessments and coordinating with Federal A‑123 leadership, business owners, and external auditors.

• Skilled in developing IT test plans, conducting walkthroughs, and documenting control design and operating effectiveness.

• Experience supporting Corrective Action Plan (CAP) development and validation.

• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CGFM, PMP, or relevant cloud security credentials (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Experience mapping IT systems to financial reporting cycles and control matrices.

• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and other enterprise GRC platforms used for A‑123 testing and documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to support the use of automation, analytics, AI, or other technology‑enabled approaches within internal control solutions.

• Comfortable advising on IT system risks, control gaps, and remediation strategies in a highly regulated federal environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and