Senior Consultant Defense & Security Internal Controls & Fraud
Job Family
Travel Required
Clearance Required
Risk, Controls, and Compliance Delivery
- Support day‑to‑day documentation of internal controls and support internal control remediation and improvement efforts
- Conduct on‑site and remote reviews of controls including stakeholder interviews, control walkthroughs, and testing
- Drive accuracy and completeness of deliverables through workpaper review, data validation, synthesis of findings, and preparation of client-ready outputs
Project & Team Leadership
- May help manage and coordinate small teams; guide task planning, assign work, and maintain quality across multiple workstreams
- Support onboarding and training of junior staff and reinforce consistent application of methodologies
Client Engagement & Reporting
- Lead recurring client meetings; resolve issues, clarify requirements, and translate technical assessments into actionable recommendations
What You Will Need
- Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred
- Bachelor's degree
- FIVE (5) or more years of experience across risk management, internal controls, accounting, or federal compliance reviews
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited oversight.
- Strong familiarity with site visits and walk throughs of internal controls
- Experience managing workflows, clearing deliverable backlogs, and maintaining high‑quality execution
- Ability to develop structured workpapers, conduct analyses, and prepare findings and recommendations
- Strong communication skills including clear reporting, stakeholder engagement, and client presentation
What Would Be Nice To Have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration
- Approximately 7+ years of experience across risk management, internal controls, accounting, or federal compliance reviews
- Experience supporting large-scale federal programs and reviews tied to cash disbursements
The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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
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