Project Director, Federal Health A-123 Reviews

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
Lead the execution and oversight of internal control assessments under OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, for a Federal Health Agency. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, security, and effectiveness of internal controls and financial reporting across federal programs. Additional responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary liaison between agency leadership, internal technical teams, CPA firm personnel, and external stakeholders.

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Project Work Plan (PWP), ensuring alignment with agency milestones, deliverables, and risk management objectives.

• Direct the documentation, testing, and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR) and internal control over reporting (ICOR), including the identification and remediation of deficiencies.

• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards including FMFIA, FISMA, FISCAM, NIST SP 800-53, and agency-specific security and risk frameworks.

• Coordinate the preparation and submission of assurance statements, control deficiency logs (CDLs), corrective action plans (CAPs), and supporting narratives to agency leadership and oversight entities.

• Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including IT, financial, and operational staff, to ensure effective integration of internal controls across agency programs and systems.

• Facilitate knowledge transfer, training, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the agency’s internal control environment and audit readiness posture.

• Lead business development for future pursuits

• Oversee career development for staff

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in business, accounting, healthcare, legal, economics, public health or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading A-123 Reviews within/for Federal Health Agencies with proficiency in internal controls and financial reporting.

• At least 12 years of experience leading business process improvement and/or controls work.

• Proven ability to lead large-scale internal control reviews using a maturity model approach.

• Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with Federal A-123 Leadership Teams.

• Must be able to identify and lead new business development opportunities.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Deep understanding of: OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A (Management of Reporting and Data Integrity Risk), Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), GAO Framework for Assessing the Acquisition Function, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR)

• Ability to develop and execute a Project Work Plan (PWP), manage deliverables, and oversee documentation and testing of internal controls 

• Skilled in preparing and presenting findings to leadership, including the Risk Management and Financial Oversight Committee.

• Capable of coordinating with external auditors (e.g., CFO auditors, GAO, OIG) and supporting audit readiness and remediation efforts 

• Able to oversee the development of:

  • Cycle memos, control matrices, risk assessments, and test plans

  • Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Control Deficiency Logs (CDLs)

  • Assurance statements and supporting narratives for federal agencies

The annual salary range for this position is $197,000.00-$328,000.00. 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 Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplementa