Audit Risk Consultant

Piper Companies is currently looking for an Audit Risk Consultant in Crystal City, VA to work for an established government integrator to serve as senior SME providing program leadership, audit readiness expertise, risk management, and compliance oversight for the Army. This position is located on site and requires the candidate to have an active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities for the Audit Risk Consultant:

• Provide strategic program leadership ensuring alignment with team objectives throughout project lifecycles
• Maintain project plans and Integrated Master Schedules (IMS); prepare and deliver briefings to senior Army leadership
• Develop and maintain Risk Registers, Issue Logs, and Decision Logs with comprehensive tracking and mitigation strategies
• Lead audit readiness activities; coordinate with auditors, establish compliance metrics, and prepare documentation

Qualifications for the Audit Risk Consultant:

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 10+ years audit/risk management/compliance experience with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
•  5+ years federal government or DoD audit environment experience required
• CIA, CPA, CISA, or CRMP certification required; PMP strongly preferred
• Experience managing non appropriated funds is required

Compensation for the Audit Risk Consultant:

• Salary Range: $130,000-140,000 (depending on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 2/9/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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