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Audit Specialist

5611 Columbia Pike-80Posted 6 days ago
onsite

Job Description

Everforth ECS is seeking an Audit Specialist to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.


The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI‑First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts. 


• The Audit Specialist executes audit control, evidence management, and SOC1 readiness activities across the WDP Core Integration Task Order, ensuring that program documentation, governance artifacts, and Provided by Client evidence packages consistently satisfy audit standards, external auditor requirements, and Government-defined compliance obligations. In this role, the specialist contributes to a continuous audit-readiness posture by maintaining disciplined review workflows, corrective action tracking, and annual governance document updates that support the program's SOC1 Type 2 attestation cycle and ongoing reporting accuracy.
• Executes audit control and audit-readiness activities supporting program documentation, reporting, and SOC1 evidence preparation.
• Conducts detailed reviews of Monthly Status Reports, transition artifacts, Project Management Plan updates, and management documentation to validate alignment with approved formats, content requirements, and audit standards.
• Supports SOC1 audit preparation by organizing evidence packages, reviewing Provided by Client documentation, validating policy updates, and tracking corrective actions through resolution.
• Maintains audit review logs, issue-tracking records, and documentation repositories supporting traceability, transparency, and external auditor engagement.
• Coordinates with project teams to resolve documentation discrepancies, update audit evidence, and implement corrective actions.
• Supports development and maintenance of the Audit Management Plan through controlled updates, version control, and review documentation.
• Contributes to annual updates of required governance documents, including Access Control, Contingency Plan, Continuous Monitoring, Incident Management, Password Policy, POA&M Policy, and Vulnerability Management.
• Delivers consistent audit execution supporting reporting accuracy, SOC1 readiness, and disciplined program delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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