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The Internal Audit Specialist is responsible for executing a wide range of financial, compliance, and operational internal audit activities in a consistently high quality and timely manner. Depending on the engagement needs, a Specialist may act as an In-Charge with appropriate responsibilities required, specifically:

• Act as In-Charge and supervise the overall completion of the individual audits when assigned
• Plan audits when assigned In-Charge responsibilities in new or more complex areas and can determine appropriate scope for reviews based on risk assessment
• Develop audit skills and establish/maintain relationships related to the risk areas assigned
• Perform initial work paper reviews when assigned In-Charge responsibilities and assist in report issuance and close-out of audits with minimal supervision
• When engagements do not require In-Charge-level responsibilities, Specialist is responsible for:
• Performing the detailed execution and communication of specific elements of the risk-based work plan, including AFS management and Audit Committee special project requests
• Consistently preparing work papers, supporting schedules and report drafts in a timely and high-quality manner
• Manage auditee relationship, including facilitating all meetings and discussions of issues, and presentation of draft and final reports in a professional and high-quality manner
• Apply audit experience to resolve more advanced, complex audit elements, including issues escalated by Audit Associates
• Contribute to appropriate skilling of the Internal Audit team (e.g. training, coaching/mentoring, etc.)
• Provide information and supporting documentation to the Internal Audit Manager / Senior Manager and/or CAE as input for internal audit recommendations
• As appropriate, identify and recommend improvements to processes/controls
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict responsibilities that may be assigned

Here's What You Need:

• U.S. Citizenship required 
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum 3 years internal or external government contractor auditing experience in a Big 4 environment or similar Government Contracting audit experience

Bonus Points if you have:

• CPA Preferred, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) a plus
• DCAA experience preferable
• Big 4 audit experience preferable
• Knowledge of US Federal Contractor business requirements (FAR, DFARS, CAS, business, incurred cost submissions) a plus
• Must have good finance skills and an understanding of US GAAP
• Must have understanding of GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards) based on the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Good communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills