Managing Consultant - Federal Civilian Agencies Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance

Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid H

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision

Disability Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a management consultant focused on enterprise risk management and internal controls for a Federal Civilian Agency client.

You will lead workstreams across risk management, compliance, audit readiness, and oversight response activities. Responsibilities include supporting OMB Circular A-123 documentation, testing readiness, evidence validation, corrective action tracking, and delivering audit-ready packages.

Qualifications

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Five to Seven years of consulting, audit, risk management, internal controls, compliance, or federal delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams supporting a Federal Civilian Agency client across enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit readiness, compliance, and oversight response activities.
• Support OMB Circular A-123 internal control documentation, testing readiness, evidence validation, corrective action tracking, and audit response packages.
• Analyze operational, financial, and compliance risks; develop risk summaries, issue logs, management briefings, and defensible work products traceable to source documentation.
• Coordinate with program, financial, data, and compliance stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, improve process documentation, and support timely delivery of high-quality analytical and reporting products.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Audit readiness

Compliance documentation

Evidence management

Stakeholder coordination

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OMB Circular A-123

Job description

Job Family

Management Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

• Lead workstreams supporting a Federal Civilian Agency client across enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit readiness, compliance, and oversight response activities.
• Support OMB Circular A-123 internal control documentation, testing readiness, evidence validation, corrective action tracking, and audit response packages.
• Analyze operational, financial, and compliance risks; develop risk summaries, issue logs, management briefings, and defensible work products traceable to source documentation.
• Coordinate with program, financial, data, and compliance stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, improve process documentation, and support timely delivery of high-quality analytical and reporting products.

What You Will Need

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of consulting, audit, risk management, internal controls, compliance, or federal delivery experience.
• Experience supporting OMB Circular A-123, internal control assessments, audit readiness, corrective action validation, or oversight response activities.
• Strong understanding of federal risk management, audit support, compliance documentation, and evidence management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, accurate, and audit-ready deliverables for client review.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• CPA certification or other relevant credential, such as CIA, CISA, CGFM, CFE, or PMP.
• Experience supporting Federal Civilian Agency clients, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
• Experience with grant oversight, financial reporting support, data reconciliation, or corrective action management.
• Familiarity with federal oversight entities, including OIG, GAO, financial statement audit teams, or agency OCFO organizations.

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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.