Government and Infrastructure–Service Delivery Center– Consulting–Enterprise Risk, Controls and Resilience –Associate Analyst/Analyst

The opportunity

From strategy to execution, the Government & Infrastructure (G&I) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

The Service Delivery Center (SDC) is made up of high-performing, US-based resources who work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver project-based work and managed services to our government clients. The SDC is a core component of G&I. SDC Risk teams work hand in hand with client-site G&I Risk Consulting teams: consulting teams lead the client relationship and overall engagement, and SDC teams deliver repeatable, high-quality execution to agreed procedures, quality standards and service levels.

This role is part of the SDC Risk team aligned to our Enterprise Risk, Controls & Resilience team. The team carries out the repeatable work behind government organizations' internal controls, OMB Circular A-123, audit-readiness, internal audit, enterprise risk, resilience, third-party risk and compliance programs, including controls monitoring and testing delivered as a managed service: process and control documentation, control testing, documentation (PBC) request and evidence management, deficiency and corrective action plan (CAP) tracking, third-party and vendor risk assessments (due diligence, questionnaire and evidence review, and ongoing monitoring), compliance assessments, resilience and continuity support, and recurring risk and compliance reporting.

In this position, you will contribute to our clients' internal controls, OMB Circular A-123, audit-readiness, enterprise risk and compliance initiatives by carrying out defined engagement tasks and managed-service activities. This is a delivery career path. You will build deep, hands-on expertise and grow toward Senior Analyst and Delivery Manager roles or deeper specialization.

Your key responsibilities

•        Carry out assigned engagement tasks to defined procedures, timelines, quality standards and service levels (SLAs and KPIs).

•        Help document clients' business and financial processes, risks and controls by collecting information from process owners, supporting walkthroughs, and building process maps and narratives.

•        Prepare and track documentation (PBC) requests, and collect, organize and maintain evidence in engagement repositories.

•        Test the design and operating effectiveness of controls against established test plans, in accordance with guidance such as OMB Circular A-123 and relevant state internal control and internal audit statutes, and document results to working paper standards.

•        Track deficiencies and corrective action plans (CAPs), and compile observations and root cause information under guidance.

•        Maintain vendor inventories, risk tiering and assessment trackers; issue and follow up on vendor due diligence questionnaires; and collect and organize vendor evidence such as SOC reports, certifications, policies and insurance documentation.

•        Perform first-level review of vendor responses and assurance evidence against established checklists, flag gaps or exceptions, and run exclusion screening (e.g., SAM.gov) and other risk intelligence checks under guidance.

•        Track vendor findings, remediation commitments and reassessment due dates, and refresh vendor risk dashboards.

•        Support compliance testing and resilience activities, such as business impact analysis data collection, critical process and dependency mapping, and continuity plan updates and testing.

•        Maintain risk registers, and build and refresh recurring risk, control and compliance reports and dashboards.

•        Draft sections of memos, reports and other deliverables using established templates.

•        Research regulatory guidance, current industry standards and trends, and new legislation and requirements.

•        Use EY-approved AI and automation tools to improve the speed, accuracy and consistency of repeatable tasks.

•        Track your progress and raise risks or issues promptly to your Senior Analyst and engagement leads.

•        At the Analyst level: review the work products of Associate Analysts and help onboard new team members.

Skills and attributes for success

•        Intellectual curiosity and a strong sense of professional skepticism

•        Attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, consistent work the first time

•        Effective teaming and collaboration with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets

•        Understanding of internal control concepts and frameworks, such as the GAO Green Book, COSO and OMB Circular A-123, including control testing and risk and control self-assessment

•        Ability to quickly grasp complex financial business processes involving multiple stakeholders and information systems

•        Knowledge of working paper documentation standards

•        Understanding of third-party risk and business continuity concepts, such as vendor risk tiering, due diligence questionnaires, SOC reports, ongoing monitoring, common vendor risk domains (cybersecurity, privacy, financial and operational) and business impact analysis

•        Knowledge of how to effectively leverage firm approved AI tools to enhance problem-solving and productivity and the ability to exercise sound judgment around AI-related risks and considerations

•        Ability to assess and articulate the evolving risks that AI presents to clients across multiple risk domains, including AI embedded in vendor products and services

To qualify for the role, you must have

•        A bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics or a related field.

•        Associate Analyst: up to 1 year of experience in accounting, audit, internal controls, risk, third-party risk or compliance, or a demonstrated ability to learn and perform the role. Analyst: a minimum of 2 years of experience in accounting, audit, internal controls, risk, third-party risk or compliance.

•        United States citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance or higher (some engagements require Secret).

•        Strong communication skills, with the ability to analyze business, financial or technical information and help solve problems.

•        Flexibility and ability to work with a nationally distributed team.

•        Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), and the ability to become proficient with Tableau or Power BI and Visio.

•        Ability to meet tight deadlines and follow up on open issues.

•        Flexibility to travel up to 20%.

Ideally, you'll also have

•        Progress toward a relevant certification such as CIA, CGFM, CDFM, CPA, CTPRP or CBCP.

•        Exposure to OMB Circular A-123, the GAO Green Book, state internal control requirements, audit readiness, GRC platforms (e.g., Archer, Optro (formerly AuditBoard), ServiceNow) third-party risk management platforms (e.g., ServiceNow Vendor Risk Management, OneTrust, ProcessUnity) or vendor risk intelligence tools (e.g., BitSight, SecurityScorecard).

•        Advanced Excel skills (e.g., Power Query, pivot tables) or experience with analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau or Alteryx.

What we look for

We are looking for people who take pride in high-quality, reliable execution: people who learn fast, follow through and want to build deep expertise. Delivery at EY has its own high bar for accuracy, productivity, consistency and continuous improvement. We want people who strive to lead themselves, their teams and their communities, and who can foster effective teamwork to drive results.

What we offer you
At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.  The base salary range for this job is: 
• • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $44,600 to $82,800
  • Bay Area California offices – $46,500 to $86,400
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $37,200 to $76,000 
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography.  In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.                                              

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