IT Compliance & Assurance Manager

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Original Posting Date:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.