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Koniag Management Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Risk & Controls Management Analyst to support KMS and our government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

• The Risk & Controls Management Analyst will play a crucial role in enhancing HUD's risk management and internal control processes.
• Perform all A-123 (as updated) integrated risk and internal control activities to achieve compliance.
• Assess, monitor, manage, and mitigate risks and internal controls activities to comply with legislations and the OCFO Accountability, Integrity, and Risk (AIR) program requirements.
• Provide support to develop, implement and maintain internal control and risk management policies, procedures, plans, and assessments.
• Validate that internal controls and risk management are well integrated into existing and new programs and activities.
• Ensure internal controls and risk management principles are incorporated when planning and implementing new activities in programmatic and institutional operations or financial management processes.
• Assist with implementing collaborative enterprise-wide risks and internal controls throughout a program's lifecycle.
• Conduct annual assessments and prepare reports.
• Assist with remediation of weaknesses, perform readiness reviews and assessments, and strengthen control activities.
• Assess and test control environments and recommend improvements.
• Provide reports on legislation(s) funding to support the Departmental Statement of Assurance.
• Position the Department to meet all requirements of OMB Circular A-123, Appendix C for the current and two succeeding fiscal years.
• Provide estimated annual number of improper payments.
• Prepare and provide the annual audit-ready Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA) of 2019 (as updated) report of estimated dollar amount of improper payments.

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-5 years of experience in risk management, internal controls, or a related area, preferably in the government sector.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CISA, or CPA is preferred.

• Ability to obtain a public trust.

• Comprehensive knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 requirements and implementation strategies.
• Strong experience in conducting Tests of Design and Effectiveness for internal controls, particularly in government settings.
• Proficiency in developing and implementing risk management frameworks and internal control policies.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across various business processes.
• Experience in creating process control narratives, process flows, and audit-ready reports.
• Strong understanding of government financial management processes and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in assessing and monitoring improper payments in accordance with the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA) of 2019.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at various levels of government organizations.
• Strong project management skills with experience in implementing enterprise-wide risk and control initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) software and data analytics tools for risk assessment.

• Experience working with or for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Knowledge of HUD-specific programs and financial management processes.
• Familiarity with the OCFO Accountability, Integrity, and Risk (AIR) program requirements.
• Experience in preparing Departmental Statements of Assurance.
• Understanding of cybersecurity risks and controls in government settings.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments for IT systems and processes in federal agencies.
• Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery planning for government organizations.

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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