Senior Associate, Federal Tech Risk Management

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities :

• Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of Information Technology (IT) audit readiness engagements, including system development, package implementation, IT deficiency remediation/validation, PBC response, business process improvement, audit coaching/IT audit liaison support, assessment and accreditation, IT compliance assessments, IT strategy and/or platform reviews for U.S. Federal government clients
• Evaluate, remediate and validate the design and effectiveness of technology controls throughout the business cycle Help identify performance improvement opportunities for assigned clients
• Supervise associates and interns on engagements
• Serve as a liaison between clients and upper management

Qualifications :

• Minimum three years of experience in any of the following areas: IT audit readiness, internal or external IT audit, risk assessment, business process reengineering, Enterprise Resource Planning packages (SAP, Oracle Financials, Hyperion, and Cognos), commonly encountered operating system and database technologies (Windows, UNIX/LINUX, Oracle DB, SQL Server, mainframe z/OS, RACF, Top Secret Security, DB2, IDMS) and Customer Relationship Management packages (IT security, project management, IT outsourcing, Risk Management Framework, and/or IT strategy)
• U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior level executives
• Strong leadership and communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to write at a publication quality level to communicate findings and recommendations to the client's senior management team
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
• Applicant must possess or be eligible for a U.S. Government clearance