Senior Consultant, Federal Financial Management & Internal Controls

FI Consulting; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

FI Consulting is seeking a Senior Consultant, Federal Financial Management & Internal Controls to support federal client engagements. The role covers system analysis, process assessment, governance activities, stakeholder engagement, and documentation for financial technology and modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–15+ years of federal business analysis, management consulting, process improvement, governance, or project support, and enjoys project-based collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Systems, Management, Communications, or a related field.
• 5 years of professional federal experience in business analysis, management consulting, project management support, process improvement, governance, financial management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with federal financial systems planning, implementation, and modernization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess budget, accounting, procurement, asset, and financial reporting processes.
• Document current-state and future-state business processes, workflows, systems, roles, responsibilities, and governance activities.
• Evaluate findings against OMB Circular A-123, FFMIA, and federal financial management system requirements.
• Calculate the Total Cost of Ownership baseline for each application, including licensing, hosting, and maintenance.
• Lead the findings and gap analysis sections of the Current State Assessment Report.
• Review requirements and SOPs for internal controls and audit readiness.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, document reviews, and information-gathering sessions to understand business needs and operational challenges
• Develop process maps, business analyses, assessment summaries, executive briefings, decision papers, and other client deliverables.
• Analyze business, operational, and organizational data to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Participate in governance meetings and working sessions; document decisions, action items, dependencies, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and FI Consulting project leadership to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Federal business analysis

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

FI Consulting is seeking a Senior Consultant, Federal Financial Management & Internal Controls to support federal client engagements. This role will support system analysis, process assessment, governance activities, stakeholder engagement, and documentation efforts related to financial technology, business transformation, and modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5-15+ years of experience in federal business analysis, management consulting, process improvement, governance, or project support and enjoys working in a collaborative, project-based consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess budget, accounting, procurement, asset, and financial reporting processes, including status of funds and financial statement reporting.
• Document current-state and future-state business processes, workflows, systems, roles, responsibilities, and governance activities.
• Evaluate findings against OMB Circular A-123, FFMIA, and federal financial management system requirements.
• Calculate the Total Cost of Ownership baseline for each application, including licensing, hosting, and maintenance.
• Lead the findings and gap analysis sections of the Current State Assessment Report.
• Review requirements and SOPs for internal controls and audit readiness.
• Conduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, document reviews, and information-gathering sessions to understand business needs and operational challenges
• Develop process maps, business analyses, assessment summaries, executive briefings, decision papers, and other client deliverables.
• Analyze business, operational, and organizational data to identify trends and support informed decision-making.
• Participate in governance meetings and working sessions; document decisions, action items, dependencies, and follow-up activities.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders and FI Consulting project leadership to achieve project objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Systems, Management, Communications, or a related field.
• 5 years of professional federal experience in business analysis, management consulting, project management support, process improvement, governance, financial management, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with federal financial systems planning, implementation, and modernization.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Must be available to work onsite in the Washington, DC area upon start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems, IT governance, technology portfolio management, reporting, modernization initiatives, or digital transformation efforts.
• Excellent client relationship management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing SOPs, process documentation, training materials, or governance artifacts.
• Experience supporting process improvement, business transformation, or organizational change initiatives.

Compensation

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, education, certifications, geography, role scope, business needs, and internal equity considerations. At FI, we view employees as individuals rather than simply matching compensation to a job title. We recognize that people with the same title may bring different experiences, capabilities, specialties, and contributions, and we strive to evaluate each candidate holistically.

A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $100K-$175K and may include an annual bonus. The full range is intended to accommodate varying levels of qualifications and growth within the role over time. As a result, candidates are typically not hired at the top of the posted range, with compensation increasing as employees develop skills, take on additional responsibilities, and demonstrate sustained performance.

FLSA Designation

• This is an exempt position.
• FI Consulting participates in E-Verify.
• Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status.
• FI Consulting is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail] or call: 571-255-6768. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

AI plays only a supporting role in our recruitment process. All decisions are made by human members of our talent acquisition team.