Audit Liaison Coordinator
washington, D.C, DC
Full Time
Mid Level
Company Overview:
Old Dominion Strategies LLC (ODS) (www.odstrat.com), is a Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2010 to deliver executive-level expertise and solutions to Federal and private sector clients. ODS offers a range of consulting services, all designed to help Federal agencies achieve their goals.
ODS has several opportunities for a 5-year contract supporting a federal client in the DC Metro area for accounting, budgeting, operations, and financial reporting.
Job Summary:
The External Audit Liaison Coordinator will support the Audit Division by providing strategic guidance and coordination for external audits. This role requires managing audit lifecycles, facilitating compliance with internal and external audit processes, and ensuring efficient communication between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in program management, audit coordination, and policy analysis to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Salary Range: $75,000-80,000
Responsibilities/Duties:
Audit Management and Coordination
Education
Old Dominion Strategies LLC (ODS) (www.odstrat.com), is a Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2010 to deliver executive-level expertise and solutions to Federal and private sector clients. ODS offers a range of consulting services, all designed to help Federal agencies achieve their goals.
ODS has several opportunities for a 5-year contract supporting a federal client in the DC Metro area for accounting, budgeting, operations, and financial reporting.
Job Summary:
The External Audit Liaison Coordinator will support the Audit Division by providing strategic guidance and coordination for external audits. This role requires managing audit lifecycles, facilitating compliance with internal and external audit processes, and ensuring efficient communication between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have experience in program management, audit coordination, and policy analysis to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
Salary Range: $75,000-80,000
Responsibilities/Duties:
Audit Management and Coordination
- Manage the full lifecycle of external audits, including Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Office of Inspector General (OIG) audits, from initiation to closure.
- Conduct systematic examinations and analyses of compliance and quality assurance audits
- Assist in developing responses for GAO and OIG audit recommendations, including corrective action planning.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings, including GAO/OIG entrance and exit conferences, program briefings, and internal audit discussions.
- Track, analyze, and report on audit activities while ensuring compliance with audit procedures.
- Facilitate agency responses to whistleblower investigations, Congressional requests, and other oversight inquiries.
- Assist in the development, review, and implementation of internal policies and best practices to ensure compliance.
- Monitor corrective actions taken by leadership regarding open audit recommendations.
- Support Audit Division leadership in managing priority audit actions and sensitive oversight requests.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), continuity books, and desk guides related to audit lifecycle management.
- Develop and implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for internal and external audit functions.
- Prepare work papers, reports, and presentations to document audit objectives, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Support Audit Division leadership in coordinating annual reporting, risk assessments, and internal audit plans.
- Provide recommendations for continuous process improvement and efficiency enhancements.
- Liaise with program officials, regional representatives, and stakeholders to streamline audit response processes.
- Ensure the proper flow of documentation between auditors, program managers, and internal stakeholders.
- Assist in training development and provide technical guidance on audit-related processes.
- Support special projects and other duties as assigned to enhance audit coordination and policy compliance.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in project/program management, auditing, compliance, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of experience conducting analytical and support activities related to audits and compliance.
- Strong ability to research, analyze, and interpret technical data and policy regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Experience in developing audit-related reports, briefings, and policy documents.
- Experience with government audits and compliance frameworks.
- Familiarity with audit lifecycle management and regulatory compliance.
- Medical / Vision and Dental Plans
- Holiday and Personal Time Off Pay
- 401K plan
- Life Insurance
- Education and Training Assistance Program (discussed during the on boarding process)
- Incentive Plans and Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Programs
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