CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) · 4 hours ago
Controls Consultant Manager
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCLA is a top 10 national professional services firm focused on creating opportunities for clients and communities. They are seeking an experienced Controls Consultant Manager to lead the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) audit team and oversee cybersecurity consulting services for state and local governments, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations.
AccountingConsultingOutsourcing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate all aspects of the annual FISMA compliance audit for the Department of Veterans Affairs
Lead a multidisciplinary team of auditors, IT security professionals, and compliance analysts
Develop, implement, and maintain audit methodologies and schedules to ensure timely completion of all FISMA and NIST-related framework assessments and reporting
Serve as the primary point of contact between the VA OIG and OIT
Review and interpret federal regulations, including NIST guidelines, OMB directives, and other applicable policies
Identify, assess, and communicate risks and vulnerabilities in VA information systems, and support mitigation planning
Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to VA OIG and leadership
Monitor the implementation of corrective action plans and track progress toward remediation of identified issues
Ensure documentation and evidence collection meets federal audit standards and is ready for inspection at all times
Provide training and guidance to CLA staff on FISMA requirements and best practices for information security
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in IT audit, information security, or compliance, with at least two (2) years in a managerial or team lead role
In-depth knowledge of FISMA, NIST Special Publications (especially SP 800-53), and federal information security frameworks
Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal tier 4 high-risk public trust background investigation
Ability to maintain GAO yellow book continuing professional education
Preferred
Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are highly desirable
Experience working with federal agencies or with the VA is a plus
Benefits
Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
Paid Volunteer Time Off
Mental health coverage
Quarterly Wellness stipend
Fertility benefits
Complete list of benefits here
Health, dental, vision, 401k and much more
Company
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
CLA exists to create opportunities for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ray Price
Chief Financial Officer
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Todd A. Steiner
Outsourcing CFO
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