Internal Control Consultant

Great Waters Federal is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNGis Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visitthe website and follow us onLinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Great Waters Federal is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Internal Control Consultant with hands-on experience supporting OMB Circular A-123 programs within the federal civilian agencies. This is a hybrid position with approximately three days a week on site for our federal government customer in Rockville, MD. In this role, you will contribute to the implementation, assessment, continuous improvements of internal controls and enterprise risk management processes in accordance with OMB Circular A-123. This includes support for Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), operational and compliance controls, ERM integration, and risk-based testing and continuous monitoring activities. You will work closely with federal clients to help ensure their internal control programs are effectively designed, properly executed, and aligned with federal standards.

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Internal Control Program Support:
  
  
  
  • Assist with planning, implementing, and maintaining OMB Circular A-123 internal control programs.
  • Conduct risk assessments, identify key controls, and document relevant processes.
  • Support integration of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices aligned with OMB guidance.
  
  
  
  
• Internal Control Testing and Reporting:
  
  
  
  • Design and execute control tests, assess results, and identify gaps. Guide remediation efforts and validate completed corrective actions.
  • Draft comprehensive documentation, findings, and formal reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with federal standards.
  • Support the development of test plans, review process owner testing documentation, and identify recommendations to strengthen testing quality, accuracy, and compliance with federal standards.
  
  
  
  
• Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Transfer:
  
  
  
  • Recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency and control effectiveness.
  • Develop and deliver training/awareness sessions for client teams to enhance understanding of A-123 requirements and best practices.
  • Coordinate the tracking of open deficiencies, engage process owners for timely status updates, and support monitoring of remediation progress to ensure accountability and closure.
  
  
  
  
• Project Coordination
  
  
  
  • Support the preparation of client status reports by consolidating progress updates, highlighting risks, and ensuring clarity and consistency of key messages.
  • Assist in developing, maintaining, and tracking the project work plan, monitoring milestones, and identifying potential schedule risks or dependencies.
  
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field; CPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM preferred
• A minimum 2 years of experience performing financial internal or external audits; federal government experience preferred
• Experience in the areas of A-123, federal financial audit, enterprise risk, and/or federal financial management
• Experience in analyzing financial and systems business processes/controls
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Public Trust Clearance Required