Compliance/Audit Specialist

Accenture Federal Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Compliance/Audit Specialist to serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, leading SOC1 audits from preparation to reporting. You will ensure program compliance with federal regulations and DoD policies while coordinating audit evidence and documentation throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires experience in audit/compliance, familiarity with federal audit processes, and the ability to communicate with external auditors.

Qualifications

• Equivalent training or professional certification required.
• 4 years of audit/compliance experience (SOC, FedRAMP, FISMA, etc.).
• Experience supporting federal audits and internal controls frameworks.
• Active security clearance required (Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI or TS/SCI with Polygraph).

Responsibilities

• Lead SOC1 audit process from preparation to reporting.
• Coordinate evidence collection and documentation review.
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and DoD policies.

Skills

SOC audits

FedRAMP

FISMA

Internal controls

Federal audits

Audit experience

Tools

SecurityX/CASP+

CGRC/CAP

GSEC

GSNA

Security+

SSCP

Job description

Job Description:

The Compliance/Audit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between the program and external independent public auditors, leading all aspects of the annual System and Organization Controls (SOC1) audit process including preparation, evidence collection, documentation review, and audit reporting. This role ensures program compliance with federal regulations, DoD policies, and industry standards while serving as the principal point of contact for external auditors throughout the audit lifecycle.

What you need:

• Candidates must meet one of the following areas:

  1. Equivalent Training:
     Completion of one of the following accepted training programs:
  • IT Program Auditor Playlist - Basic or Intermediate
  1. Professional Certification:
     Holding one of these certifications, depending on the position
  • SecurityX / CASP+
  • CGRC/CAP
  • GSEC
  • GSNA
  • Security+
  • SSCP

• 4 years of experience with audit/compliance (SOC, FedRAMP, FISMA, etc.)

• Experience supporting federal audits and working with internal controls frameworks

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$78,600—$160,200 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affir? Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.

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