Consultant - Defense & Security - IT Controls - Campus 2027

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus potential

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Learning & development opportunities

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an entry-level IT Controls Consulting Analyst to support Defense & Security clients in IT risk and controls assessments. The role involves client interaction, artifacts review, and remediation planning to strengthen internal controls in federal programs.

You will learn consulting skills, contribute to business growth, and participate in recruiting and training initiatives while working toward security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by December 2026.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance. US Citizenship is required for security clearance.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous IT controls assessments using industry guidance and leading practices.
• Conduct walkthrough interviews and communicate with client stakeholders across roles.
• Review artifacts (security plans, SOPs, system screenshots, configurations) for testing IT controls.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of IT controls using professional judgement.
• Document test results in a clear, repeatable manner for reviewers.
• Summarize assessment findings to client leadership and manage test work deliverables.
• Plan and execute daily IT controls assessments for the team and individuals.
• Identify root causes of weaknesses and assist in remediation planning with clients.
• Provide SME guidance to client personnel on IT controls and respond to ad-hoc requests.

Skills

IT risk & controls

Client communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Windows

UNIX

Oracle

SQL

Nessus

Configuration management tools

Job description

Job Family: IT Risk & Controls Consulting, Management Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Our Defense & Security IT Controls Consulting Analysts help our federal clients within Defense & Security optimize the reliability of their financial systems. Our new consultants will also build their professional and personal consulting skillsets while gaining a strong understanding of consulting.

This entry-level role will be responsible for technical delivery of efforts supporting Defense & Security clients with IT risk and controls assessments, remediation, and other related support. The clients are responsible for coordinating and monitoring internal controls for their organizations, including performing assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and assisting other program offices with remediation and other related internal controls tasks.

The IT Controls Consulting Analyst will have a role in working directly with clients and other organizational stakeholders to support IT internal control efforts, including assessments, remediation, and other ad-hoc efforts.

Day-to-day tasks include overseeing/performing some or all of the following:

• Performing rigorous assessments of IT controls using industry-standard guidance and leading practices
• Performing walkthrough interviews and maintaining communication with a variety of client stakeholders, including system personnel such as system and database administrators
• Requesting, obtaining, reviewing, and analyzing a variety of artifacts to assist in executing IT controls testing such as security plans, SOPs, system screenshots, and system configuration settings
• Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls using provided artifacts, industry-standard guidance, leading practices, and professional judgement
• Professionally documenting the results of IT controls test work in a consistent and high-quality manner that would allow a reviewer to repeat the test and reach the same conclusion
• Summarizing and communicating IT controls assessment results to a variety of client stakeholders, including senior leadership personnel
• Planning and executing day-to-day activities of IT controls assessments individually and for the team
• Working with client personnel to understand and analyze known IT control weaknesses, identify root causes, and develop detailed, robust remediation plans
• Providing subject matter expertise to client personnel on all matters relating to IT controls and responding to ad-hoc IT controls requests from client personnel

In addition to client-facing responsibilities, this entry-level role will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal Guidehouse operations, and create a positive work environment for all Guidehouse employees. Some of these activities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more
• Participating in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff
• Assisting in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills
• Supporting Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent to the company

What You Will Need:

• Minimum Years of Experience: 0 years
• Minimum Degree Status: Bachelor's degree (Must still be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program through Fall 2026 and graduate by December 2026)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance. US Citizenship is required for security clearance.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Degrees and backgrounds preferred: Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Business Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy controls and regulations (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FISCAM, etc.)
• Familiarity with operating systems (e.g., Windows or UNIX), databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL) vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus), configuration management tools, and other tools that support a successful cyber security program for an organization
• Knowledge and understanding of project management principles and the phases of project management (Initiation, Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closure)
• Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
• Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them
• Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills
• Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission
• Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company’s brand
• Previous related Internship experience
• Active US Security Clearance:
• SECRET
• TOP SECRET
• TOP SECRET/SCI
• TS/SCI CI Poly
• TS/SCI FS Poly
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Interest in growing a career in consulting, preferably federal government consulting
• Strong oral and written communication skills

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. 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 & 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.