Consultant II – Public Health, Information Technology

Guidehouse

Consultant II supporting Public Health IT control assessments, ensuring compliance with federal standards for a global AI-led professional services firm. Collaborating on financial reporting processes and internal control gaps.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeMcLean • Maryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and execute the planning, execution, and documentation of IT general and application control assessments in alignment with OMB Circular A‑123, Appendix A, and federal information security standards
Develop and execute IT test plans for systems supporting financial reporting, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as FISMA, FISCAM, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800‑53, and NIST SP 800‑30
Coordinate with internal control teams, business owners, and external auditors to identify, document, and test key IT controls across major transaction cycles and systems
Map IT systems and applications to financial reporting processes and support appropriate coverage of control objectives and key risk areas
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls, identify deficiencies, and support the development and validation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
Maintain secure, well‑organized documentation and workpapers that support audit readiness and meet federal information security requirements
Provide input and recommendations on IT risk, control gaps, and remediation strategies, contributing to the agency’s internal control maturity and compliance posture
Support proposal development, capture activities, and other business development efforts, as needed
Provide day‑to‑day guidance to junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing, training, and onboarding activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Legal, Computer Sciences, Cybersecurity, or a related field
Minimum of 3 + years of professional experience supporting IT risk, controls, and security assessments within complex federal entities
Demonstrated experience working with FISMA, FISCAM, FedRAMP, and NIST frameworks
Experience integrating IT controls into broader internal control frameworks (e.g., OMB Circular A‑123, FMFIA)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (i.e. US citizenship required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT general assessmentsapplication control assessmentsIT test plansfinancial reporting complianceFISMAFISCAMFedRAMPNIST SP 800-53NIST SP 800-30Corrective Action Plans

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationguidanceknowledge sharingtrainingonboarding

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Information TechnologyBachelor's degree in BusinessBachelor's degree in LegalBachelor's degree in Computer SciencesBachelor's degree in CybersecurityPublic Trust clearance