Senior Consultant – Defense & Security, Internal Controls, Fraud

Guidehouse

. Support day-to-day documentation of internal controls and internal control remediation and improvement efforts .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $89,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management, internal controls, and federal compliance reviews, with a strong ability to conduct analyses, prepare findings, and lead client engagements. Proven experience in managing workflows and training junior staff while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

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Federal Or DoD Security ClearanceRisk ManagementInternal ControlsClient PresentationWorkflow Management

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementInternal ControlsData ValidationWorkpaper DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsControl WalkthroughsQuality AssuranceCompliance ReviewsFindings PreparationStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CoordinationIndependent WorkTask PlanningTraining And Onboarding

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal Or DoD Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal ComplianceAccountingCash DisbursementsStakeholder InterviewsClient Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support day-to-day documentation of internal controls and internal control remediation and improvement efforts
Conduct on-site and remote reviews of controls, including stakeholder interviews, control walkthroughs, and testing
Drive accuracy and completeness of deliverables through workpaper review, data validation, synthesis of findings, and preparation of client-ready outputs
Help manage and coordinate small teams; guide task planning, assign work, and maintain quality across multiple workstreams
Support onboarding and training of junior staff and reinforce consistent application of methodologies
Lead recurring client meetings; resolve issues, clarify requirements, and translate technical assessments into actionable recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred
Bachelor’s degree
FIVE (5) or more years of experience across risk management, internal controls, accounting, or federal compliance reviews
Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited oversight
Strong familiarity with site visits and walk throughs of internal controls
Experience managing workflows, clearing deliverable backlogs, and maintaining high-quality execution
Ability to develop structured workpapers, conduct analyses, and prepare findings and recommendations
Strong communication skills including clear reporting, stakeholder engagement, and client presentation
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration is nice to have
Approximately 7+ years of experience across risk management, internal controls, accounting, or federal compliance reviews is nice to have
Experience supporting large-scale federal programs and reviews tied to cash disbursements is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Travel Required: Up to 25%