IT Systems Audit Manager / Audit Subject Matter Expert

Ariel Partners ‚Ä¢ Fairfax, Virginia ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Fri, Jul 17, 2026

The IT Systems Audit Manager / Audit SME will provide expert guidance and oversight for auditing, compliance, and risk management within the Legacy AMPS and associated DLA systems. This role ensures that all systems, applications, and processes adhere to federal, DoD, and DLA regulations and standards. The position involves leading audit activities, providing technical and administrative guidance, and ensuring that corrective actions are implemented to meet enterprise-wide audit requirements. The SME will work closely with government personnel, project managers, and system teams to support audit readiness and system compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead audit and assessment activities for Enterprise Segregation of Duties (SoD), GRC, and Privileged Access Management (PAM) within Legacy AMPS and DLA enterprise systems.
Conduct walkthroughs, Testing of Design (TOD), Testing of Effectiveness (TOE), and provide documentation to support internal and external audit reviews.
Develop and maintain Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to remediate identified risks and audit findings.
Provide guidance for enterprise policy development, including POLP, Emergency Access Management, and Privileged Access Management policies.
Prepare and deliver quarterly SoD compliance reports, annual Statements of Assurance (SoA), and other audit-related documentation.
Participate in weekly status meetings and maintain audit-related metrics and reports for the COR and PMO.
Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and program teams to ensure alignment with DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, and other applicable standards.
Provide training and guidance to government and contractor personnel on audit and compliance requirements.
Oversee implementation of audit findings, ensuring closure and adherence to DLA audit standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold Active Secret Clearance

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
At least 6 years of relevant financial, IT audit, or compliance experience, including 2 years leading audit projects in a government or DoD environment.
Strong knowledge of federal auditing standards, including OMB Circulars A-123, A-127, A-134, and FISCAM.
Experience in DoD/DLA systems auditing and authorization.
Expertise in information security, access management, and segregation of duties (SoD) controls.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project) and audit documentation tools.
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Relevant Certifications from a nationally recognized authority (e.g., CISA, CPA, or equivalent).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with SAP GRC, Oracle Identity Governance, or similar enterprise identity and access management systems.
Familiarity with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and DISA STIGs.
Prior experience managing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and audit remediation tracking.
Knowledge of automated tools and AI/ML applications for audit or compliance monitoring.

If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity, please contact Irina Rozenberg Recruiting@arielpartners.com at your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners, we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions, so when they have their biggest challenges, we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers, our people, and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges, accept new ideas, and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence.
Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

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