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Information Technology Lead - Federal Health A-123 Reviews

Guidehouse • Arlington, VA • 4h ago

Job Family :

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 25%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

Lead the planning, execution and documentation of IT general and application control assessments in alignment with OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, and federal information security standards. Additional responsibilities include:

Develop and implement IT test plans for systems supporting financial reporting, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as FISMA, FISCAM, FedRAMP, and NIST SP 800-53 and 800-30.

Coordinate with internal control teams, business owners, and external auditors to identify, document, and test key IT controls across major transaction cycles and systems.

Map IT systems and applications to financial reporting processes and ensure appropriate coverage of control objectives and risk areas.

Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, identify deficiencies, and support the development and validation of corrective action plans (CAPs).

Maintain secure, well-organized documentation and workpapers that support audit readiness and meet federal information security requirements.

Provide technical guidance on IT risk, control gaps, and remediation strategies, and contribute to the agency's overall internal control maturity and compliance posture.

Lead business development for new pursuits.

Mentor and develop staff and provide career guidance.

What You Will Need :

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Legal, Computer Sciences, cybersecurity or related field.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required.

Minimum of 8 years of professional experience with 5 years leading IT risk, controls, and security assessments within complex federal entities.

Demonstrated experience with FISMA, FISCAM, FedRAMP, and NIST frameworks.

Proven track record integrating IT controls into broader internal control frameworks (e.g., A-123, FMFIA).

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Ability to lead cross-functional IT control assessments and coordinate with Federal A-123 Leadership Team, business owners, and external auditors.

Skilled in developing IT test plans, conducting walkthroughs, and documenting control effectiveness.

Experience supporting Corrective Action Plan (CAP) development and validation

Certifications such as CISSP, CGFM, PMP, or relevant cloud security credentials (e.g., AWS, Azure) are highly desirable.

Experience mapping IT systems to financial reporting cycles and control matrices.

Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and other enterprise GRC platforms used in A-123 testing and documentation

Demonstrated ability to embed technology into internal control solutions, including automation, AI, and analytics to enhance efficiency and insight

Comfortable advising on IT system risks, control gaps, and remediation strategies in a highly regulated environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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