IT Compliance & Assurance Manager
Description
Leidos Corporate IT Group is looking for a 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.
Conducts assessments of IT general controls as it relates to policy and procedures.
Reviews and analyzes IT control evidence for issues. Works with IT teams to coordinate and ensure the correct, expected evidence is generated and retained promptly.
Communicates issues with controls to management timely.
Performs 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.
Provides training to employees on IT control processes and documentation as needed.
Manage relationship with internal/external auditors to verify control effectiveness and best practices.
Leads, directs and reviews the work of team who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
Conduct annual role recertification and logging and monitoring for SOX Systems.
Basic Qualifications.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in an IT or related discipline and 8+ years’ experience (Masters with 6+ years’ of experience) in Information Technology.
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.
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.
Minimum experience of 2 years in internal or external auditing, with emphasis on Information Technology auditing, preferably with a large multi-national company or Big 4 accounting firm.
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Original Posting:
August 31, 2026For U.S. Positions: 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:
Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00The 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.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.
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