Senior Specialist, Internal Audit

Overview

This role is part of the Internal Audit team and supports audits and special projects that enhance financial, operational, compliance, and business capabilities. The position focuses on recommending opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve audit and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of internal audit methodologies, professional auditing standards (IIA Standards, GAAS, GAAP), and best practices across financial, operational, program, and compliance audit disciplines
• Provide consultative support to address audit results and findings, mitigate risks, and improve financial, compliance, and operational outcomes for business stakeholders
• Lead audit engagements with a focus on financial reporting integrity, operational efficiency, program performance, and compliance effectiveness, formulating conclusions based on thorough analysis and root cause investigation
• Collaborate with peers, lead team efforts, and contribute to departmental projects, risk assessments, and training programs
• Guide less experienced staff to adopt improved audit practices, approaches, and solutions while upholding standards for independent and objective assurance and advisory services
• Work with cross-functional business partners to intake relevant operational, financial, and program data that informs audit planning, strengthens risk identification, and supports risk management, governance, and control processes
• Develop standard audit work programs to support new audit offerings or enhance existing work programs
• Review formal written work papers and reports to document audit work performed and ensure conclusions and quality align with departmental standards
• Demonstrate self-drive and willingness to support a variety of audits, including financial, program, and/or operational tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include strategic initiatives, risk assessment, and IIA self-assessment
• Adhere to the organization’s Career Framework

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience; or
• Graduate degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience; or
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years of prior related experience
• Ability to obtain Top Secret security clearance
• Travel up to 20%, including some international locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Public audit firm experience and/or industry internal audit experience
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE)
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and apply findings across a variety of business situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for communicating with diverse business stakeholders
• Ability to lead team deliverables to complete audit engagements on schedule and within allocated budget parameters
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and IIA standards
• Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Proactive self-starter and effective team collaborator
• General ERP knowledge (PeopleSoft, SAP, CostPoint)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (remote):
  • California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas: $88,000 - $164,000
  • Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York State, Cleveland, Ohio, Vermont, and Virginia: $76,500 - $141,500
• Final offer amount may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.
• Benefits may include: health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays (programs and options may vary by date of hire, schedule type, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements).

Location

• Melbourne, FL or remote opportunity

Work Schedule

• 9/80 schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days (80 hours worked) and have every other Friday off.