Ascension LLC is seeking a Training Specialist (Internal Controls & Compliance) to support a federal client’s OMB Circular A-123 Internal Controls Testing Program. This role is critical to ensuring that agency personnel are equipped with the knowledge, tools, and methodologies required to effectively perform internal control testing, identify deficiencies, and support audit readiness efforts.

The ideal candidate is a trainer-practitioner hybrid with deep knowledge of federal financial management, internal controls, and audit processes, who can translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable training programs. This position plays a key role in strengthening the client’s internal control environment and supporting compliance with FMFIA, ATDA, and A-123 Appendix A requirements .

Position Summary

The Training Specialist will design, develop, and deliver training programs that support knowledge transfer, workforce capability development, and sustainable internal controls testing practices. This includes developing training materials, facilitating sessions, and ensuring client staff can independently execute Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE) activities.

This role requires a detail-oriented, self-driven professional who can operate in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment. The ideal candidate is skilled at simplifying complex audit concepts, anticipating training needs, and delivering engaging, practical instruction aligned with federal standards.

The Training Specialist will support the client by:

• Translating internal controls testing methodologies into structured training programs
• Supporting knowledge transfer to ensure long-term program sustainability
• Reinforcing compliance with federal financial management regulations and audit standards
• Enabling staff to identify, document, and remediate control deficiencies

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop training curricula, materials, and job aids for internal controls testing and compliance processes
• Deliver virtual and/or in-person training sessions on A-123 testing methodologies, including TOD and TOE
• Facilitate workshops and hands-on sessions to reinforce practical application of internal control testing
• Translate cycle memos, SOPs, and risk control matrices into user-friendly training content
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions to ensure continuity and sustainability of internal controls processes
• Collaborate with auditors, analysts, and project leadership to align training with testing activities
• Support development of training documentation and user guides for financial systems and business processes
• Assess training effectiveness and refine materials based on feedback and performance outcomes
• Support change management efforts related to internal controls and audit readiness initiatives
• Provide guidance to staff on best practices for documenting testing results and deficiencies