Government and Public Sector - Assurance - Tech Risk - Staff

Location: McLean, Baltimore, Washington, Richmond

About the role

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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to Federal, State, Local, and Education clients. We deliver real change and measurable results through diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative, bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation, serving the people, increasing public safety, improving healthcare for military, veterans, and citizens, delivering essential public services, and helping those in need.

When you join our GPS team, you’ll work across disciplines with professionals who have broad industry sector experience and deep subject-matter knowledge. Our growth strategy focuses on being account-centric, issue-based, and competency-driven, differentiating EY GPS in the government marketplace. As a member of our GPS team, you will advise U.S. federal agencies on performance improvement, program effectiveness, audit and audit readiness, financial management, and Technology Risk. The practice serves defense and national security, civilian, health, and international agencies with a broad portfolio of services aimed at driving relevant, tangible results.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key resource in delivering quality client services on financial statement audits, attestation engagements, and IT control projects.
• Conduct research, assist in testing IT general and application controls, and prepare for or lead client meetings.
• Establish relationships with client personnel and deepen sector and client knowledge.
• Demonstrate working knowledge and aptitude in IT general and application controls, risk management, information security, and information assurance.
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement.
• Collaborate among team members and promote an inclusive working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Relevant experience in information assurance, information security, risk management, IT and application controls.
• Experience preparing written or verbal materials and assisting with presenting project results to clients.
• Must be able to obtain a federal security clearance.
• Flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% for federal practice roles or up to 80% for state, local, and education practice roles, based on client and project needs.
• Comfortable working in-person/onsite as needed.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with clients and team members.
• Demonstrated interest in government and public sector.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pay

The base salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the U.S. is $69,700 to $115,200. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State, and California (excluding Sacramento) is $83,700 to $130,900. Individual salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, pension, and 401(k) plans.
• Flexible vacation policy, allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on personal circumstances.
• Time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Schedule

Join our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Most people in external, client-serving roles are expected to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project, or year.