Staff IT Auditor (Federal Audit)

Location: United States, Indiana, Indianapolis Position Summary Sikich seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills. This role is contingent upon the award of a contract and requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain this level of clearance. What will you do in this role? Conduct testing to determine the effectiveness of IT controls. Prepare work products, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines. Own assigned work areas. Execute tasks for assigned work areas in accordance with an internally developed schedule that ensures the completion of tasks with sufficient time for secondary review and submission to the client in accordance with contractual deadlines. Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures. Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies. Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non‑technical competencies. Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's environment. Foster an efficient, innovative, and team‑oriented work environment. Prepare acceptable workpapers, write‑ups, and memos. Report audit findings to the supervisor, manager, or partner and make recommendations for the correction of unsatisfactory conditions. Execute the day‑to‑day IT and audit activities of the engagement and conduct fieldwork daily. Gather audit‑related data. Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of the federal government’s financial and management responsibilities. Assist in drafting and preparing project deliverables. Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn. Be a self‑starter, self‑motivated, and results‑oriented. Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. What do you need to succeed in this role? Bachelor's degree required; an Information Systems degree is preferred. CISA certification preferred. Prior audit internship or work experience, or an advanced degree preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel). Ability to travel up to 25 %. Minimum active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one. Knowledge in the following areas is preferred National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SP 800‑53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Government Auditing Standards (GAS). American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) AU‑Cs. GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM). GAO Federal Information Systems Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM). Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24‑02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements. Other federal reporting and accounting requirements such as OMB bulletins, circulars, U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc. Specific Skills / Experience Required Servant Leader – Hyper‑focused on engaging employees, fostering development, and building a positive culture. Solutions Focus – Sees opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions. Collaborative – Builds relationships across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Trustworthy – Follows through on commitments, acts with integrity, is consistent and credible. Impact & Influence Thinker – Gains support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and gets others to act to advance initiatives. Benefits Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy – fully activated on the first day. Paid holidays and flexible time away from work at the end of the year when projects permit. Comprehensive wellness program with activities tracked via a wellness provider. Health, dental, vision, life and accident/death/disability insurance options. HSA employer contribution. Payable parental bonding leave covering birth, adoption and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions. CPA bonus with four paid exam days and four paid study days. Tuition reimbursement. Generous employee referral bonus program. Client referral bonus program. Pet insurance. FORCE community volunteer program – up to four hours of paid volunteer time annually. Compensation In compliance with state pay‑transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $71,000 . This does not guarantee compensation; the final amount may vary based on experience and geographic location. Equal Employment Opportunity Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. #J-18808-Ljbffr