Federal Financial Audit SME – Intelligent Automation at Groundswell

Who Are WeGroundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name Groundswell represents our commitment to be an unstoppable seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious be bold and drive change at a rapid pace Join us where well make a greater impact together.What Youll do:Groundswell is seeking an experienced Financial Audit Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design enhancement and deployment of an intelligent automation solution built for federal and highly regulated environments.This role is ideal for a seasoned financial auditor who understands federal audit expectations internal controls audit workflows risk frameworks and PBC lifecycle management and who is excited about shaping advanced agentic automation capabilities.The SME will partner closely with product teams developers data scientists and federal domain experts to ensure our solution reflects real-world audit rigor complies with applicable standards and delivers measurable improvements in audit quality efficiency and compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesTranslate financial audit procedures (planning fieldwork testing reporting) into structured repeatable workflows suitable for automation.Define and document PBC intake validation and lifecycle workflows for federal and enterprise audit environments.Map federal audit requirements (e.g. GAGAS/Yellow Book FISCAM OMB Uniform Guidance A-123 controls GAAS) into audit logic that guides agentic behavior.Identify audit pain points and bottlenecks that are strong candidates for automation.Work with solution architects and automation developers to design:intelligent audit workflowspolicy-aware triggersaudit lifecycle automationsexception-handling logicHelp configure IDP (Intelligent Document Processing) use cases for financial audit documents:document classificationfield extractionevidence validationanomaly/exception detectionReview test and validate outputs to ensure they meet:audit documentation standardsevidence sufficiency expectationscompliance with federal/internal methodologiesProvide expert-level QA on:automated control testingsampling proceduresautomated evidence gatheringaudit readiness dashboardsEnsure AI-driven recommendations remain within audit-industry best practices.Ensure the solution aligns with:GAAS / PCAOB concepts for financial auditsGovernment Auditing Standards (GAGAS)OMB Uniform Guidance (Single Audit requirements)A-123 internal control frameworksFederal audit and records-retention policiesIdentify risks associated with automation and recommend guardrails for proper human-in-the-loop oversight.Contribute to the knowledge base that powers the systems federal SME-trained intelligence.Review and refine the systems continuous-learning recommendations:new automation opportunitiesworkflow optimizationsrefined classification modelsSupport creation of training materials documentation and audit methodology enhancements.Partner with federal agency stakeholders internal audit teams and compliance groups to understand requirements and validate workflows.Provide domain expertise to customers during discovery sessions pilots and demonstrations.Serve as a trusted advisor representing the audit perspective across cross-functional teams.Required QualificationsBachelors degree in accounting finance business or related field510 years of experience in financial statement auditing federal Defense audits or public-sector assurance.Experience working with federal agencies or government contractors.Strong understanding of:CFO Act Audit RequirementsGAAS / PCAOB auditing principlesGAGAS (Yellow Book)OMB Uniform Guidance & Single Audit requirementsFederal internal control frameworks (OMB A-123 COSO)Evidence sampling and documentation standardsAbility to break down complex audit tasks into structured workflows.Experience reviewing or designing audit programs templates or methodologies.Familiarity with automation workflow orchestration and/or RPA concepts (UiPath experience a plus but not required).Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per contract requirementsMust be local to the Washington DC metro area and willing to work on-site as neededPreferred QualificationsCredentials preferred (CPA CISA CIA CGFM CFE etc.).Prior involvement in audit technology automation projects or digital transformation.Knowledge of AI-assisted auditing IDP or intelligent workflow systems.Experience participating in system testing user acceptance testing or solution design.Skills:Certification:Why Youll Never Want to Leave:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plansFlexible Spending Account4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)Paid Time OffTuition reimbursement certification programs and professional developmentFlexible work scheduleOn-site gym and childcare optionThe salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:$94146.00 - $186774.00NOTE:Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy genetic information disability status as a protected veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal state and local laws.Read a copy of the Companys Non-Discrimination Policy Statement.Additional Resources:EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRAKnow your rights: Workplace Discrimination is IllegalDisability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact us ator. Key Skills Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 94146 - 186774