Project Manager

LaunchPointPEO; Springfield (VA); Remote; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Project Manager to oversee audit liaison and compliance for the TSA. Candidates should possess significant audit experience, exceptional leadership skills, and familiarity with federal financial regulations. The role requires effective communication and strategic planning abilities to ensure results that uphold accountability and public trust.

Benefits

Medical / Vision and Dental Plans

401K

Life Insurance

Education and Training Assistance

Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of audit and/or government accounting experience.
• Expertise in federal financial management regulations.
• Proven track record in audit remediation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage program oversight for TSA's financial audit.
• Direct and mentor teams in financial management tasks.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and manage audit remediation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Audit

Compliance

Education

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Company Overview:
Crisis1, (www.crisis1.com), is a Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2007 to deliver executive-level expertise and solutions to Federal and private sector clients. Crisis1 offers a range of consulting services, all designed to help Federal agencies achieve their goals.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $185,000

Location: TSA Headquarters, located at: 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA (Primary performance location will be remote or at contractor site)

Job Summary:
The Project Manager will lead and oversee the execution of financial statement audit liaison, risk management, and internal control assessment support services for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This role requires a highly experienced professional with a strong background in audit and government accounting, exceptional leadership skills, and expertise in federal financial management regulations. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing teams, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, driving audit remediation efforts, and delivering high-quality results to support TSA’s mission of maintaining accountability and public trust over its financial resources. This position demands excellent communication skills, strategic planning capabilities, and a commitment to achieving unqualified audit opinions and resolving material weaknesses
Responsibilities/Duties:

• Program Management:
  • Lead and manage a program of similar size and scope to the TSA Performance Work Statement (PWS).
  • Use performance measures to define and drive program success.
  • Ensure timely delivery of all contract deliverables in compliance with TSA/DHS policies and procedures.
• Team Leadership:
  • Direct and manage teams performing complex financial management tasks.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring high-quality work and collaboration.
  • Facilitate multi-functional efforts to resolve audit-related issues and achieve unqualified audit opinions.
• Compliance and Audit Oversight:
  • Ensure adherence to federal financial management regulations, including the DHS Financial Accountability Act (FAA), FMFIA, FFMIA, and CFO Act.
  • Oversee audit remediation efforts, including corrective action planning and validation of completed actions.
  • Collaborate with TSA leadership to address material weaknesses and significant deficiencies.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  • Advise executive leadership on program progress, challenges, and solutions.
  • Maintain clear and effective communication with TSA, DHS, and external auditors.
  • Prepare and present reports, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of audit and/or government accounting experience.
• Proven track record of managing programs of similar size and scope, with demonstrated success in audit remediation and compliance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for guiding staff, advising leadership, and managing collaboration efforts.
• Expertise in at least five federal financial management areas, including CFO Act compliance, financial reporting, property accounting, budget execution, internal controls, policy development, and/or systems.
• Ability to lead teams, resolve complex financial management issues, and ensure compliance with federal regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale projects with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with TSA/DHS policies, procedures, and federal financial management regulations.
• Experience supporting TSA and ICAP are highly desired.
• Commitment to ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables

Education/Certifications:

• Required: Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Desired: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or PMP candidacy within six months of contract award

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical / Vision and Dental Plans
• Holiday and Personal Time Off Pay
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Education and Training Assistance Program (discussed during the onboarding process)
• Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Programs

Crisis1, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.