VP, Assurance Ecosystem

Founded in early 2021, Ibility is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a Woman-Owned Small Business, headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. Ibility is a small but mighty company that is positioned for rapid growth. Simply put, we help government leaders to achieve their mission by designing creative products and programs that delight their customers and make their employees more efficient - building trust and improving overall satisfaction. We use human-centered design principles in every engagement because we believe the end-user is critical to the long-term success of any solution. Our team is fun, passionate, bold, and creative. We live our mission every day – to inspire people, create cool stuff, and make a lasting impact on the world! Position Overview The VP, Assurance Ecosystem is the executive leader responsible for building, growing, and leading Ibility's Assurance line of business. This leader owns the strategy, growth, profitability, delivery excellence, talent development, and market positioning of the Assurance Ecosystem. They serve as both a trusted advisor to federal clients and an entrepreneur within Ibility, developing innovative service offerings while ensuring exceptional execution across every engagement. The Assurance Ecosystem encompasses four strategic Impact Areas Audit & Financial Management Policy & Compliance Organizational Design & Governance Risk Management & Internal Controls Success in this role is measured not only by outstanding client outcomes, but by the long-term growth, sustainability, and reputation of the Assurance Ecosystem. Key Responsibilities Business Growth & Market Leadership Develop and execute the annual growth strategy for the Assurance Ecosystem. Build and maintain a robust business development pipeline. Shape opportunities from qualification through award. Lead proposal strategy and solution development for Assurance-related pursuits. Build executive relationships across federal agencies and strategic partners. Identify emerging market trends and develop new service offerings. Represent Ibility at conferences, industry events, and client engagements. Establish the Assurance Ecosystem as a recognized leader within the federal consulting marketplace. Achieve annual revenue, profitability, and growth objectives. Delivery Excellence Provide executive oversight across all Assurance engagements. Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and at the highest level of quality. Maintain accountability for client satisfaction and mission impact. Establish consistent delivery methodologies and quality standards. Monitor engagement risks and proactively resolve delivery issues. Collaborate across Ibility's Insight and Transformation Ecosystems to deliver integrated solutions. Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes. Talent Leadership & Professional Development Recruit and retain top consulting talent. Develop career paths and succession plans across the Assurance Ecosystem. Coach and mentor consultants at every level. Conduct performance reviews and provide continuous feedback. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. Encourage professional certifications, continuing education, and thought leadership. Build communities of practice that strengthen technical excellence across the organization. Capability Development & Innovation Develop repeatable methodologies, frameworks, accelerators, and intellectual property. Standardize delivery approaches across the Assurance portfolio. Build reusable tools and templates that improve efficiency and quality. Evaluate emerging technologies that enhance assurance services. Integrate automation, analytics, and AI into service delivery where appropriate. Ensure Ibility's offerings remain aligned with evolving federal priorities and regulations. Promote a culture of innovation and continuous learning. Executive Advisory & Thought Leadership Advise senior government executives on governance, compliance, risk, and organizational performance. Translate complex technical issues into practical business recommendations. Publish articles, white papers, presentations, and other thought leadership. Present at executive briefings, conferences, and client forums. Build trusted relationships with agency executives and industry partners. Help position Ibility as an innovative leader in Assurance services. Leadership Competencies Entrepreneurial Leadership: Demonstrates an ownership mindset by building and growing a high-performing consulting business, identifying new market opportunities, developing innovative service offerings, and creating long-term value for clients and Ibility. Strategic Vision: Ability to establish a clear direction for the Assurance Ecosystem by anticipating market trends, aligning capabilities with client needs, and translating strategy into measurable business outcomes. Executive Influence: Skill in advising senior government executives with confidence, credibility, and clarity while building trusted relationships that drive organizational and mission success. Business Acumen: Understands the financial and operational drivers of a professional services business, including revenue growth, profitability, utilization, forecasting, and investment decisions. Delivery Excellence: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes through disciplined project execution, quality management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Talent Development: Passion for recruiting, mentoring, coaching, and developing exceptional consultants while creating an inclusive, collaborative culture that enables individuals and teams to thrive. Innovation and Capability Building: Continuously advances the Assurance Ecosystem by developing new methodologies, reusable assets, intellectual property, and technology-enabled solutions that differentiate Ibility in the marketplace. Technical Authority: Possesses sufficient depth in audit, compliance, governance, financial management, and risk management to credibly lead subject matter experts, provide executive guidance, and earn stakeholder confidence. Collaboration and Enterprise Leadership: Works seamlessly across Ibility's Ecosystems to deliver integrated client solutions, share knowledge, and strengthen the firm's collective capabilities. Integrity and Accountability: Demonstrates the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and personal accountability while consistently delivering on commitments to clients, colleagues, and the organization. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's degree strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in audit, compliance, risk management, or government financial management, with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity. Deep knowledge of federal audit standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), OMB circulars, and federal financial management requirements. Demonstrated experience leading assurance or compliance engagements within federal government or public health agencies. Strong executive presence, advisory skills, and ability to communicate complex compliance and risk issues to senior leadership. Experience managing professional services teams and multi-engagement portfolios with accountability for quality and outcomes. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with various federal accounting systems and requirements (CARS, GTAS, UFMS, FASB, GAO Green Book, etc.). Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or equivalent credential. Certification in risk management (CRMA, CRISC) or compliance (CCEP) a plus. Familiarity with COSO, NIST Risk Management Framework, or similar enterprise risk frameworks. Active security clearance or ability to obtain one. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Plans Short Term Disability / Long Term Disability / Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Health Savings Account Unlimited Paid Time Off 11 Federal Holidays Off 401k We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Medium