Audit Support Specialist

This position is contingent upon award.
RP Professional Services, LLC (RP) is a rapidly growing government consulting firm headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia. We're an 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that exclusively enables the missions of U.S. Federal agencies through superior mission support and technology integration. Our dedication to our employees and clients is driven by our promise to deliver Excellence, Value, and Flexibility. "People, not just Resources" is more than our motto; it's the foundation on which we are built! At RP, we take pride in who we are and what we deliver.
RP is seeking Audit Support Specialist. The PSC will perform a variety of tasks and assignments related to involvement in Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) audits, reviews, and investigations of DCO programs. This responsibility includes the following major duties and responsibilities.
Position Designation: Facility Access Only
Responsibilities:
Coordinating DCO audit and review activities, tracking DCO implementation, and follow-up on findings
Collaborating with management and key personnel in DCO to coordinate audit matters.
Regularly briefing DCO management on the planning, execution, and resolution of audits and reviews; keeps department apprised of significant findings and make recommendations on corrective actions; providing advice to DCO staff on how to interact with auditors, responding to GAO/OIG's findings and recommendations, overseeing development of corrective action plans on DCO matters, and substantiating final action; conducting compliance review before submitting documents to DCO management for approval; providing assistance/coordination for DCO's participation in the MCC Audit
Reporting and Management Team, Senior Assessment Board, and Audit Committee; and, reviewing updates to MCC's audit-related policies and procedures, as needed, and guiding DCO's input on clearance of such policies.
Tracking and analyzing DCO compliance with OIG/GAO audit recommendations and all relevant response dates; overseeing DCO adherence to internal policies and procedures as well as professional standards as it relates to the planning, execution and reporting on audits, reviews, follow-up work and all other engagements within area of responsibility; preparing regular status reports for DCO/Front Office on the status of the open OIG/GAO recommendations; and assisting in DCO's review of the OIG's Semiannual Report to Congress.
Reviewing and editing documents, including DCO's responses to OIG/GAO requests for information and recommendations, and, policies, procedures and statements of work, as needed.
Performing trend analysis on findings/recommendations and provide regular report to DCO management.
Providing ongoing support and advice on the audit process and reviews.
others duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as business management, accounting, or audit.
A minimum of 5 years in program management and audit.
Demonstrated experience compiling results of program reviews and producing lessons learned that can be utilized to promote continuous improvement in program and management business processes.
Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions to escalate issues and to work effectively with relevant members of management to design appropriate solutions that address key business risks.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels (both internal and external).
Demonstrated ability to successfully analyze, manage, and track high priority audit matters with a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills, with ability to effectively prepare, present and discuss findings in written and oral form to convey complex ideas in an engaging manner with clarity and diplomacy.
Experience in participating and/or coordinating with the General or Government Accountability Office audits and reviewing agency investments or activities, particularly in an international development context
The ability to work for any US employer without requiring sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in program management of complex international development programs highly desired
Benefits
Health Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental
4% retirement match with 100% vesting
Company paid STD and LTD
Company paid basic life insurance
Competitive PTO package
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