Analyst
EY
McLean, VA2+ yrs2d agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- 2 years+ of experience · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AuditingCustomer serviceCybersecurityAccounting
- Work
- On-site in McLean
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting24%Customer service19%Auditing16%Cybersecurity3%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Government and Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides consulting and audit services to Federal, State, Local, and Education clients. The Technology Risk (IT Audit) team serves key roles advising U.S. federal agencies on performance improvement, program effectiveness, audit and audit readiness, financial management, and Technology Risk.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a key resource in delivering quality client services on financial statement audits, attestation engagements, and IT control projects.
- Conduct research as needed.
- Assist in the testing of IT general and application controls.
- Prepare for and potentially lead client meetings.
- Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
- Deepen sector and client knowledge.
- Demonstrate working knowledge and aptitude in key capabilities such as IT general and application controls, risk management, information security, and information assurance.
- Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement.
- Collaborate among team members and promote an inclusive working environment.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology or closely related field.
- 2+ years of relevant experience in information assurance, information security, risk management, IT and application controls.
- Experience preparing written or verbal materials, and assisting with presenting project results to clients.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.
- Flexibility to travel up to approximately 30% for federal practice roles.
- Flexibility to travel up to approximately 80% for state, local, and education practice roles.
- Must be comfortable working in-person/onsite as needed.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to collaborate with clients and team members.
- Demonstrated interest in government and public sector.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.