IT Audit Advisory Consultant/Fiscam SME with Security Clearance

About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure. Program Overview About The Role Peraton is seeking an IT Audit Advisory Consultant candidate to support an Intelligence Community customer in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. IT Audit Advisory Consultants will support Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) activities to establish and drive sustainable and auditable financial and IT processes. The candidate will be responsible for: Design, develop, and implement IT corrective action plans (CAPs) for self-identified deficiencies (SIDs) and external IPA findings
Perform CAP validation testing for completed remediation activities
Perform baseline review assessments (e.g., FISCAM) to assess system readiness and remediate identified deficiencies
Monitor, track, and report on IT CAP statuses and third-party risk management (e.g., service providers)
Develop risk-based approaches for prioritization of IT findings
Perform advisory services for risk management framework (RMF) activities to support system team IT control implementations in accordance with financial management overlay
Integrate leading practices for IT audit remediation
Qualifications Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD Required Qualifications: Active TS with SCI eligibility OR TS/SCI clearance adjudication with a current poly OR ability to pass a poly
8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree appliable to the position from an accredited college or university is required. A Master's degree relevant to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of additional experience. Four (4) years of additional IT audit advisory experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Experience with effective policy, instruction, and development for Federal or DoD Information Security Programs
Experience with risk analysis and assessment determinations incorporating system/mission owner, and unique operational constraints
Experience with Xacta
Ability to understand IT audit finding recommendations to translate those requirements to functional/technical stakeholders
Ability to understand business processes to develop and implement new controls to mitigate or remediate identified IT audit gapsDesired Qualifications: Ability to learn IT general controls (ITGC), Financial Information System Control Audit Manual (FISCAM), and National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication (NIST) 800-53v4
Experience with Security Control Assessment in compliance with NIST SP 800- 37, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-53A, and other NIST 800 guide series
Experience with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation and Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) tool usage
Familiar with Configuration Management
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask
Strong verbal and written interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Hold active Security+, CISSP, CISA, or equivalent certifications (DoD 8570 IAM 2 equivalent)Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and participation in an attractive bonus plan. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range Details Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.