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Project Director, Federal Health A-123 Reviews

Guidehouse, Hanover, Maryland, United States, 21098

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Lead the execution and oversight of internal control assessments under OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, for a Federal Health Agency. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, security, and effectiveness of internal controls and financial reporting across federal programs. Additional responsibilities include: Serve as the primary liaison between agency leadership, internal technical teams, CPA firm personnel, and external stakeholders. Oversee the development and implementation of the Project Work Plan (PWP), ensuring alignment with agency milestones, deliverables, and risk management objectives. Direct the documentation, testing, and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR) and internal control over reporting (ICOR), including the identification and remediation of deficiencies. Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards including FMFIA, FISMA, FISCAM, NIST SP 800-53, and agency-specific security and risk frameworks. Coordinate the preparation and submission of assurance statements, control deficiency logs (CDLs), corrective action plans (CAPs), and supporting narratives to agency leadership and oversight entities. Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including IT, financial, and operational staff, to ensure effective integration of internal controls across agency programs and systems. Facilitate knowledge transfer, training, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the agency’s internal control environment and audit readiness posture. Lead business development for future pursuits Oversee career development for staff

Job Family

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do

Lead the execution and oversight of internal control assessments under OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, for a Federal Health Agency. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, security, and effectiveness of internal controls and financial reporting across federal programs. Additional responsibilities include:

Serve as the primary liaison between agency leadership, internal technical teams, CPA firm personnel, and external stakeholders. Oversee the development and implementation of the Project Work Plan (PWP), ensuring alignment with agency milestones, deliverables, and risk management objectives. Direct the documentation, testing, and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR) and internal control over reporting (ICOR), including the identification and remediation of deficiencies. Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards including FMFIA, FISMA, FISCAM, NIST SP 800-53, and agency-specific security and risk frameworks. Coordinate the preparation and submission of assurance statements, control deficiency logs (CDLs), corrective action plans (CAPs), and supporting narratives to agency leadership and oversight entities. Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including IT, financial, and operational staff, to ensure effective integration of internal controls across agency programs and systems. Facilitate knowledge transfer, training, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the agency’s internal control environment and audit readiness posture. Lead business development for future pursuits Oversee career development for staff

What You Will Need

Bachelor's degree with a focus in business, accounting, healthcare, legal, economics, public health or related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience leading A-123 Reviews within/for Federal Health Agencies with proficiency in internal controls and financial reporting. At least 12 years of experience leading business process improvement and/or controls work. Proven ability to lead large-scale internal control reviews using a maturity model approach. Experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with Federal A-123 Leadership Teams. Must be able to identify and lead new business development opportunities.

What Would Be Nice To Have

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Deep understanding of: OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A (Management of Reporting and Data Integrity Risk), Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), GAO Framework for Assessing the Acquisition Function, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR) Ability to develop and execute a Project Work Plan (PWP), manage deliverables, and oversee documentation and testing of internal controls Skilled in preparing and presenting findings to leadership, including the Risk Management and Financial Oversight Committee. Capable of coordinating with external auditors (e.g., CFO auditors, GAO, OIG) and supporting audit readiness and remediation efforts Able to oversee the development of:

Cycle memos, control matrices, risk assessments, and test plans Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Control Deficiency Logs (CDLs) Assurance statements and supporting narratives for federal agencies

The annual salary range for this position is $197,000.00-$328,000.00. 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.

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