Ascension LLC is seeking a Technical Writer with experience in federal audit reporting and internal controls documentation to support a high-visibility engagement with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This role is critical to ensuring that all audit deliverables, internal control assessment reports, and executive communications are clear, compliant, and aligned with OMB Circular A-123 and federal financial reporting standards.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented communicator who thrives at translating complex audit, financial, and compliance concepts into clear, structured documentation. This individual will play a key role in supporting internal controls testing efforts, ensuring that all documentation meets federal standards and supports leadership decision-making.

This position directly supports the Government’s objective to maintain compliant, audit-ready financial reporting and internal control documentation across business processes and IT systems.

Position Summary

The Technical Writer will support the development, editing, and delivery of A-123 internal controls testing documentation, audit reports, SOP updates, and executive briefings. This role requires strong collaboration with auditors, analysts, and project leadership to ensure all deliverables are accurate, timely, and compliant with federal guidance.

The ideal candidate brings:

• Strong experience supporting federal audit or compliance programs
• Ability to synthesize technical testing results into executive-ready reports
• Familiarity with financial systems, internal controls frameworks, and audit terminology

This role supports key PWS activities including:

• Documentation of control testing procedures (TOD/TOE)
• Reporting of deficiencies and recommendations
• Development of deliverables such as assessment reports, status reports, and training materials

Key Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Activities

• Draft, edit, and finalize internal control assessment reports (A-123 Appendix A)
• Translate audit testing results into clear, structured narratives for leadership
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), cycle memos, and documentation artifacts
• Support creation of weekly status reports, deliverables, and briefing materials
• Review and ensure consistency across all deliverables for clarity, grammar, formatting, and compliance
• Collaborate with auditors and analysts to document testing methodologies and results
• Prepare executive summaries, findings, and recommendations
• Ensure all documentation aligns with:
  • OMB Circular A-123
  • GAO Green Book
  • Federal financial reporting standards
• Maintain document version control and support quality assurance reviews
• Assist in developing training materials and knowledge transfer documentation
• Support preparation of biweekly and quarterly reporting deliverables