Compliance/Audit Specialist

Compliance/Audit Specialist

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Job Description:

The Compliance/Audit Specialist serves as the primary liaison between the program and external independent public auditors, leading all aspects of the annual System and Organization Controls (SOC1) audit process including preparation, evidence collection, documentation review, and audit reporting. This role ensures program compliance with federal regulations, DoD policies, and industry standards while serving as the principal point of contact for external auditors throughout the audit lifecycle.

What You Need:

• Candidates must meet one of the following areas:
• • Equivalent Training: Completion of one of the following accepted training programs:
  • • IT Program Auditor Playlist - Basic or Intermediate
  • Professional Certification: Holding one of these certifications, depending on the position:
  • • SecurityX / CASP+
    • CGRC/CAP
    • GSEC
    • GSNA
    • Security+
    • SSCP
• 4 years of experience with audit/compliance (SOC, FedRAMP, FISMA, etc.)
• Experience supporting federal audits and working with internal controls frameworks

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$78,600 - $160,200 USD