Internal Auditor Principal

SAIC • Reston, VA • Full Time

Posted on Fri, Oct 16, 2026

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled Internal Auditor to provide audit support to our customer, including the completion of specific audit tasks and deliverables. The program is chartered to ensure preparedness and resiliency during times of crisis or threats to national security. The Internal Auditor will provide contract audit and financial analysis support to inform program management activities, to include conducting audits and preparing written audit reports with all required supporting documentation. POSITION IS CONTINGENT PENDING CONTRACT AWARD This position will be in Reston/Herdon, VA. SAIC seeks talented, qualified applicants with the following skill sets: Experience conducting the following types of audits: Incurred cost review(s) Indirect rate review(s) Labor rate review(s) Source selection cost report(s) Fraud review(s) Contract Claims review(s) Contract renewal review(s) Utilization review(s) and analysis Coordinate the fulfillment of customer requirements related to data, including the administration of assigned collection requirement systems accounts. Independently perform analyses on a full range of contract audits—from large to highly complex—including post-award reviews, contractor proposals, and indirect expense projections, and provide recommendations to the cognizant Contracting Officer on cost allowability and reasonableness. Collect and analyze accounting records and supporting documentation needed to perform transaction testing. Independently evaluate the adequacy of contractor accounting and cost-estimating systems, including conducting accounting system surveys, estimating system audits, billing system audits, labor floor checks, and financial capability reviews. Coordinate with the cognizant audit agency to obtain and exchange indirect rate data and other required audit information. Develop risk assessments to determine the appropriate level of audit effort based on data analysis. Prepare audit reports for approval, ensuring all supporting documentation complies with established policies, guidelines, and standards. Provide comprehensive guidance and advice to customers on the full scope of audit activities, policies, procedures, and results, including interpretation of regulations and U.S. Government policies and procedures. Conduct peer reviews and quality assurance reviews of audit work products. Participate in meetings with customers to provide audit advice related to negotiations, contract administration, and settlement matters. Support the implementation of process improvements and best practices within the work unit.

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