Information Technology Lead - CMS A-123

Company : Guidehouse
Location : Elkridge, MD, 21075
Posted Date : 4 October 2025
Job Details
Operational Effectiveness Consulting
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:
- 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 5 years of professional experience 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 $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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.
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.
- 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
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected 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.
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