Description

Leidos Corporate IT Group is looking for an IT Compliance & Assurance Manager. The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and thorough understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The IT Compliance & Assurance Manager will be responsible for analysis and evaluation of IT SOX findings, and other audit and process related functions. Forming strong relationships with IT business partners and fostering a collaborative environment are critical to success in this role. The IT Compliance & Assurance Manager will serve as primary contact for the internal/external auditors and will assist in coordinating IT SOX efforts between the stakeholders and internal/external audit.

• Conduct assessments of IT general controls as it relates to policy and procedures.
• Review and analyze IT control evidence for issues.
• Work with IT teams to coordinate and ensure the correct, expected evidence is generated and retained promptly.
• Communicate issues with controls to management timely.
• Perform a validation of artifacts gathered as part of systems development life cycle and change management processes, including testing evidence.
• Manage projects and new implementations as subject matter expert for IT controls, including the identification and evaluation of mitigating controls.
• Provide training to employees on IT control processes and documentation as needed.
• Manage relationship with internal/external auditors to verify control effectiveness and best practices.
• Lead, direct and review the work of team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an IT or related discipline and 8+ years' experience. Additional years of IT Audit related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of prior experience in leading a team or project.
• Experience in the execution of an end-to-end IT Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program.
• Must have strong IT General Controls experience.
• Good understanding of risks and controls for Information Technology.
• Ability to explain IT control technical concepts to non-technical audience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Candidate must have experience with information technology/system controls and system development life cycle.
• Develop strong and productive relationships with key stakeholders ensuring that the objectives are understood and incorporated into a framework of continuous improvement.
• Credibility at a senior management level with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and effective verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, diplomatic and flexible.
• Creative, self-starter, quick thinker and dedicated individual who is eager to put his/her stamp on this IT Compliance role.
• Provide timely metrics and audit outcomes to gauge progress towards IT compliance objectives.
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance if needed.

• Experience with internal/external audit engagement for annual IT SOX control testing.
• Experience in leading teams in developing new products, processes, standards or operational plans in support of the IT General Controls.
• Strong project management abilities.
• 2+ years' prior experience in internal or external auditing, with emphasis on Information Technology auditing, preferably with a large multi-national company or Big 4 accounting firm.