Internal Auditor Principal

SAIC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks an Internal Auditor to support audit tasks and deliverables for a national program, including post-award reviews, cost proposals, and reserve analysis. The role emphasizes independence, data-driven assessment, and clear reporting to inform program management and contracting officers.

Expect to perform risk-based audits across incurred cost, indirect rates, labor rates, and other contract areas, with emphasis on cost allowability and reasonableness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience; master’s and 8+ years; PHD/JD with 5+ years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform contract audits for U.S. Government or defense/intelligence customers.
• Prepare formal audit reports with supporting documentation.
• Develop risk assessments to determine audit effort levels.
• Coordinate with audit agencies to obtain indirect rate data and information.
• Provide guidance on audit policies, procedures, and results.

Skills

Incurred cost reviews

Indirect rate reviews

Labor rate reviews

Source selection cost reports

Fraud reviews

Contract claims reviews

Contract renewal reviews

Utilization analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA is a plus

Job description

Job ID

2618012

Location

Reston, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-10-16

Category

Audit

Subcategory

Internal Auditor

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

No

Minimum Clearance Required

TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Internal Auditor to provide audit support to our customer, including the completion of specific audit tasks and deliverables. The program is chartered to ensure preparedness and resiliency during times of crisis or threats to national security. The Internal Auditor will provide contract audit and financial analysis support to inform program management activities, to include conducting audits and preparing written audit reports with all required supporting documentation.

Position is contingent pending contract award

This position will be in Reston/Herdon, VA.

SAIC seeks talented, qualified applicants with the following skill sets

• Experience conducting the following types of audits
• Incurred cost review(s)
• Indirect rate review(s)
• Labor rate review(s)
• Source selection cost report(s) Fraud review(s)
• Contract Claims review(s)
• Contract renewal review(s)
• Utilization review(s) and analysis
• Coordinate the fulfillment of customer requirements related to data, including the administration of assigned collection requirement systems accounts.
• Independently perform analyses on a full range of contract audits—from large to highly complex—including post-award reviews, contractor proposals, and indirect expense projections, and provide recommendations to the cognizant Contracting Officer on cost allowability and reasonableness.
• Collect and analyze accounting records and supporting documentation needed to perform transaction testing.
• Independently evaluate the adequacy of contractor accounting and cost-estimating systems, including conducting accounting system surveys, estimating system audits, billing system audits, labor floor checks, and financial capability reviews.
• Coordinate with the cognizant audit agency to obtain and exchange indirect rate data and other required audit information.
• Develop risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of audit effort based on data analysis.
• Prepare audit reports for approval, ensuring all supporting documentation complies with established policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Provide comprehensive guidance and advice to customers on the full scope of audit activities, policies, procedures, and results, including interpretation of regulations and U.S. Government policies and procedures.
• Conduct peer reviews and quality assurance reviews of audit work products.
• Participate in meetings with customers to provide audit advice related to negotiations, contract administration, and settlement matters.
• Support the implementation of process improvements and best practices within the work unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; master’s and eight (8) years or more experience; PHD or JD and Five (5) years or more experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA is a plus.
• 8–10 years of relevant auditing and/or government contract accounting experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience performing contract audits for U.S. Government or defense/intelligence customers (e.g., incurred cost, indirect rates, labor rates, cost proposals).
• Experience assessing contractor accounting and cost-estimating systems and preparing formal audit reports.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CGFM is highly desired but not required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.