Hybrid: Federal Audit Readiness & Controls Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Discretionary bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC seeks a Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Consultant. The role supports internal control assessments, testing under OMB Circular A-123, and audit readiness across federal engagements.

You will work in a hybrid, client-facing environment alongside experienced teams to deliver high-impact financial controls and remediation efforts. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in public-sector consulting, strong A-123 knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Must be US citizen and able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1–3 years of experience in public-sector consulting.
• Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support internal control assessments and testing per OMB Circular A-123.
• Evaluate and test business process internal controls and support audit readiness.
• Assist management control programs and remediation activities.
• Conduct entity level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments.
• Provide audit support, track deficiencies, and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

Public sector consulting

OMB Circular A-123

Team collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

US citizenship

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, business analytics or related field

Job description

Guidehouse in Washington, DC seeks a Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Consultant. The role supports internal control assessments, testing under OMB Circular A-123, and audit readiness across federal engagements.

You will work in a hybrid, client-facing environment alongside experienced teams to deliver high-impact financial controls and remediation efforts. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in public-sector consulting, strong A-123 knowledge, and excellent communication.