Senior Risk Management & Internal Controls (RMIC) Analyst

Brite Consulting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Brite Consulting is looking for a Senior Risk Management & Internal Controls Analyst to enhance internal controls and sustain audit readiness for a Department of War client. This role involves conducting risk assessments, evaluating control effectiveness, and leading RMIC initiatives.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of DoW FIAR experience and strong financial management acumen, along with excellent communication skills to interact with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of DoW FIAR experience.
• Strong background in RMIC and federal financial management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMIC activities including annual risk assessments and control testing.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Risk assessment

Internal control evaluations

GAO Green Book knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

OMB Circular A-123

Financial management systems

Job description

Brite Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Management & Internal Controls (RMIC) Analyst to support a Department of War (DoW) client in strengthening its internal control environment, advancing financial governance, and sustaining audit readiness. This position will lead RMIC activities including risk assessments, internal control evaluations, control testing, corrective action planning, and continuous monitoring efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess significant DoW experience and a strong background in RMIC, Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR), and federal financial management. This role requires an individual who can assess organizational risks, identify control deficiencies, recommend practical solutions, and collaborate with leadership to improve operational effectiveness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of DoW FIAR experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting RMIC programs within the DoW or federal government.
• Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-123, GAO Green Book, FMFIA, and DoW RMIC requirements.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, internal control evaluations, control testing, and corrective action plan development.
• Knowledge of federal financial management processes, business process controls, and audit readiness requirements.
• Experience supporting external financial statement audits and responding to auditor requests.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior government leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead RMIC activities including annual risk assessments, internal control reviews, control testing, and continuous monitoring efforts.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key financial and operational controls.
• Identify control deficiencies, root causes, and emerging risks and develop corrective action recommendations.
• Facilitate management’s assessment of internal controls in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and DoW RMIC guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and update risk and control matrices (RCMs), process narratives, flowcharts, and internal control documentation.
• Monitor corrective action plans and validate remediation efforts to address identified deficiencies.
• Support FIAR initiatives by ensuring business processes and internal controls are properly documented and audit-ready.
• Coordinate with auditors, client stakeholders, and functional process owners to support audit requests and walkthroughs.
• Prepare executive-level briefings, reports, and dashboards related to RMIC activities, risk trends, and remediation status.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance related to internal controls, risk management, and audit readiness.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance compliance, accountability, operational effectiveness, and auditability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing Risk and Control Matrices (RCMs), Internal Control Plans (ICPs), and Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• Knowledge of DoW financial systems, ERP environments, and federal financial reporting processes.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CGFM, CIA, or CRMA.
• Big 4 or federal consulting experience preferred.