Financial Management / Internal Controls Specialist

EnDyna, Inc., a woman-owned small business (WOSB) headquartered in McLean, Virginia, is seeking talented professionals to join our team in support of a contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA). This position will directly contribute to OAR’s A-123 internal control and audit support initiatives, ensuring compliance, risk management, and program effectiveness across EPA’s critical grant oversight activities.

Position Overview

The Financial Controls Specialist is a specialist dedicated to identifying, assessing, and addressing fraud risks within OAR’s grant programs. With a background in forensic auditing or investigations, this role keeps a sharp focus on preventing misuse of funds and ensuring any signs of fraud are promptly investigated. In the grant management lifecycle, the Fraud Analyst’s work spans from early risk assessment (before or during awards) to monitoring active grants for red flags and supporting any investigative actions if needed. Please note that this position requires you to work from our McLean office 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive fraud risk assessments for OAR grant programs, mapping out where and how fraud could occur. This includes evaluating internal processes (e.g. checking if segregation of duties in grant approvals is sufficient) and external fraud scenarios (e.g. false claims by grantees). The Fraud Analyst follows the GAO’s Fraud Risk Framework, which calls for managers to assess fraud risk and implement controls as part of internal control systemsgao.govgao.gov.

• Risk Mitigation: Develops and implements anti-fraud strategies and controls. For example, they might recommend requiring certain high-risk grant recipients to provide more frequent financial reports, or suggest verification steps for expense claims. EPA’s Inspector General has emphasized the importance of proactive fraud prevention measures, such as clearly communicating the consequences of fraud to grantees and requiring prompt reporting of any suspected fraudepa.govepa.gov. The Fraud Analyst helps operationalize these measures – updating grant terms to include fraud reporting requirements, organizing fraud awareness messaging, and establishing channels for whistleblower reporting in OAR’s programs.
• Monitoring and Detection: Works closely with the Data Scientist and Data Engineer to monitor ongoing grant data for red flags. The Fraud Analyst might review dashboards of key indicators (e.g. unusual spending spikes near grant end dates, discrepancies between progress reports and fund drawdowns) and investigate anomalies. If a potential fraud case arises, the Fraud Analyst coordinates with EPA’s OIG investigations or other authorities as appropriate, supplying data analysis and documentation to support the case.
• Audit Readiness: Ensures that OAR’s fraud risk management efforts are well documented and align with OMB Circular A-123 requirements (which since 2016 include explicit management responsibility to combat fraud). By maintaining a fraud risk register, documentation of controls in place, and records of any fraud inquiries, the Fraud Analyst helps make sure that when auditors review OAR’s programs, they find a robust fraud risk management process. This not only meets A-123 expectations but also supports compliance with the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act mandates for controls to mitigate fraud risks.
• Program Improvement: By identifying control weaknesses or process gaps that could allow fraud, the Fraud Analyst contributes to overall program improvements. For instance, if grant applicants are found to be misreporting data, the Fraud Analyst might work with the Grant Program SME and Training Specialist to improve applicant guidance or staff training. Over time, these enhancements raise the integrity and effectiveness of OAR’s grant programs, ensuring funds deliver intended environmental results rather than being lost to fraud or misuse.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, or related field (certifications like CFE a plus).
• 3-5 years of experience in fraud risk assessment, forensic auditing, or grant investigations—preferably within EPA or another federal IG office.
• Strong working knowledge of the GAO Fraud Risk Framework and OMB A-123 compliance standards.
• Experience conducting fraud risk assessments for federal grants, including mapping fraud scenarios and designing mitigation controls.
• Ability to design, implement, and track anti-fraud controls, including fraud awareness training and whistleblower protocols.
• Familiarity with EPA OIG expectations and coordination protocols during active investigations.
• Competence in reviewing financial reports, drawdown data, and grant performance records to detect anomalies.
• Strong collaboration skills, especially when working with data scientists, compliance officers, and program staff.
• Experience working within EPA grant programs strongly preferred; federal IG or grants compliance background required.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage and Life insurance.
• Free parking and close access to public transit.
  
  

It is EnDyna’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.