Managing Consultant – Federal Civilian Agencies Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, Compliance
Guidehouse
Arlington, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
Job Family : Management Consulting
Travel Required : Up to 10%
Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do :
Lead workstreams supporting a Federal Civilian Agency client across enterprise risk management, internal controls, audit readiness, compliance, and oversight response activities.
Support OMB Circular A-123 internal control documentation, testing readiness, evidence validation, corrective action tracking, and audit response packages.
Analyze operational, financial, and compliance risks; develop risk summaries, issue logs, management briefings, and defensible work products traceable to source documentation.
Coordinate with program, financial, data, and compliance stakeholders to strengthen risk management practices, improve process documentation, and support timely delivery of high-quality analytical and reporting products.
What You Will Need :
Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
Bachelor's degree.
Five (5) to Seven (7) years of consulting, audit, risk management, internal controls, compliance, or federal delivery experience.
Experience supporting OMB Circular A-123, internal control assessments, audit readiness, corrective action validation, or oversight response activities.
Strong understanding of federal risk management, audit support, compliance documentation, and evidence management practices.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear, accurate, and audit-ready deliverables for client review.
Ability to travel.
Ability to work in a Guidehouse Office or Client Office.
What Would Be Nice To Have :
CPA certification or other relevant credential, such as CIA, CISA, CGFM, CFE, or PMP.
Experience supporting Federal Civilian Agency clients, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Experience with grant oversight, financial reporting support, data reconciliation, or corrective action management.
Familiarity with federal oversight entities, including OIG, GAO, financial statement audit teams, or agency OCFO organizations.
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.
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.
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