Consultant II - Public Health - CMS A-123 Information Technology

3M HEALTHCARE; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development & learning

Employee referral program

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced IT risk professional to support planning, execution, and documentation of IT general and application control assessments aligned with federal standards such as FISMA, NIST, and A‑123. The role focuses on testing IT controls across financial reporting systems and coordinating with auditors and business owners.

You will map systems to reporting processes, evaluate control design and operation, and contribute to CAP development while guiding junior staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, legal, CS, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of professional experience supporting IT risk, controls, and security assessments within complex federal entities.
• Demonstrated experience with FISMA, FISCAM, FedRAMP, and NIST frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and documentation of IT general and application control assessments in alignment with FISMA, NIST, and A‑123.
• Develop and execute IT test plans for systems supporting financial reporting and ensure compliance with federal standards.
• Coordinate with internal control teams, business owners, and external auditors to identify and test key IT controls across major cycles.
• Map IT systems to financial reporting processes and support coverage of control objectives and risk areas.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, identify deficiencies, and support CAP development.
• Maintain secure, well‑organized documentation and workpapers for audit readiness.

Skills

IT risk assessment

Internal controls

FISMA/FISCAM/NIST

Audit coordination

Public Trust eligibility

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Dynamics 365

SharePoint

GRC platforms

Job description

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.

• 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+ 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.

Salary

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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.

Benefits

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.

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.