Business Process Improvement & Internal Controls Specialist Department of War (DOW) - Tysons Corner

Guidehouse; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking professionals to support our Department of War client in Tysons Corner, VA across multiple levels including Consultant II, Senior Consultant, Managing Consultant/Manager, and Associate Director.

The team will document current state processes, perform site visits, identify financial and fraud risks, and partner with leadership on control remediation and process improvements to safeguard federal funds. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Federal audit remediation experience required.
• Experience in business process mapping and internal controls testing.
• Experience with risk assessments and accelerated audit strategies.
• Background in accounting, audit, budget, finance, or internal controls.
• Experience in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Document current state processes and controls.
• Conduct site visits and walkthroughs.
• Identify financial and fraud risks proactively.
• Partner with senior leadership on control remediation.
• Lead process documentation, SOPs, and review methodologies.
• Conduct control reviews over cash disbursements.

Skills

Federal audit remediation

Business process mapping

Internal controls testing

Risk assessments

Accelerated audit strategies

Accounting

Audit

Budget

Finance

Internal controls

Business process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CPA

CIA

CISA

PMP

CGFM

CDFM

SAFe

ITIL

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking Financial Management, Internal Controls, Fraud Risk, and Business Process Improvement professionals to support our Department of War client.

We are hiring in Tysons Corner, VA across multiple levels, including: Consultant II, Senior Consultant, Managing Consultant / Manager, Associate Director.

Our Guidehouse Team will: Document current state processes and controls, conduct site visits and walkthroughs, proactively identify financial and fraud risks, and partner with senior leadership on control remediation and process improvements. Lead business process documentation, flowcharts, SOPs, and review methodologies to safeguard Federal funds. Conduct control reviews over cash disbursements to support clients in standardized business processes. Strengthen documentation, controls, and audit trails over funds and processes. Advise senior Federal stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes in financial management, audit readiness, and risk reporting.

What You Will Need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.

Bachelor's degree TWO (2) – TEN (10) or more years of experience supporting federal audit remediation efforts, business process mapping, internal controls testing, risk assessments, and accelerated audit strategies, with experience in accounting, audit, budget, finance, internal controls, and business process improvement.

Minimum 2 days onsite.

Willingness to travel to site visits.

What Would Be Nice To Have

Master's degree.

Federal Financial Management or Federal Accounting experience supporting the Department(s) of the Air Force, Army, and/or Navy.

Currently possess one or more of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Program Management Professional (PMP), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

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 & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend.

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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