Job Title: Functional Specialist/Advisor - IT Audit & Compliance Support Location: Springfield, VA (NGA-Washington) - Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI Required Years of Experience: 7-10 years in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Assurance, Cybersecurity, or Engineering Certification: None required; working knowledge of FISMA and A-123 standards preferred Salary: $80,000-$130,000 (based on experience and qualifications) Benefits: Competitive compensation, federal holidays, PTO, healthcare options, and 401(k) with match How to Apply: Apply at https://wearemetronome.com/careers/ or email your resume to Careers@wearemetronome.com
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Functional Specialist/Advisor to support IT audit and compliance activities within a high-impact federal environment. You will assist the CIO's IT Audit Management Team in managing recurring and ad-hoc audit and inspection cycles, including FISMA, Financial Statement Audits, and Office of Inspector General reviews. This role is critical in ensuring timely coordination, audit readiness, and remediation efforts across agency systems.
Key Responsibilities
Independently manage audit response reviews, evidence quality checks, and remediation tracking Coordinate end-to-end audit lifecycle support: request receipt, tracking, stakeholder coordination, and timely response Maintain audit-related documentation, including findings, corrective actions, and audit correspondence Support OMB A-123 internal control testing for the Statement of Assurance Create and deliver briefings and written updates to CIO leadership and audit stakeholders Facilitate meetings and approval processes for audit findings and remediation plans Analyze audit trends and generate reports/metrics for CIO-T leadership Identify areas for process improvement and recommend best practices for implementation
Required Skills & Qualifications
7-10 years of experience in IT, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Engineering Strong knowledge of IT audit frameworks, FISMA, and OMB Circular A-123 compliance Demonstrated experience coordinating with internal and external audit teams Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline
Desired Qualifications
Familiarity with NGA, DoD, and Intelligence Community systems and organizational structures Experience supporting large-scale government audits or compliance initiatives Prior work within classified or federal enterprise IT environments
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