Risk Mitigation Specialist Job at Amentum (Quantico, Virginia)

Job Description

Amentum is seeking highly motivated, self-starting Risk Mitigation Specialist/Officer. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ability to maintain a Top Secret-SCI clearance.

Job Responsibility

Prepare, implement, and oversee routine to moderately complex RMSs addressing risk indicators, ensuring each meet prescribed quality standards and contain the appropriate focus, depth, and breadth of information based on the individual task circumstances RMSs should clearly convey the treatment(s) chosen for each risk indicator, a rationale for each treatment, and any residual risk remaining requiring action by an outside party
Ensure RMSs adhere to applicable internal style guides prior to internal and external dissemination
Actively manage and oversee a portfolio of companies operating under mitigation
Provide technical direction and feedback to Government and Contractor staff, other internal parties, and external parties related to business and security risks, specific mitigation measures available, unmitigated residual risks, and related processes and procedures
Provide coaching, training, and mentoring to less experienced RMOs
Conduct peer reviews of RMSs drafted by less experienced RMOs as directed
Identify areas for improvement, determine the appropriate course of action addressing the areas for leadership’s consideration, and implement solutions areas for improvement may include workflow enhancements, product format revisions, additional training needs, and updates to internal guidance
Conduct workload management tasks by providing reasonable and appropriate suspense dates based on documented case prioritization related to timing, monitoring completion status, ensuring suspense dates are met, and realigning work, as needed, and if required
Manage competing priorities in those circumstances where current staff is not available to meet customer requirements
Actively monitor individual metrics against established key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare the timely dissemination of individual and team performance metrics to supervisors on a recurring basis as requested
Respond to requests for information from internal and external Government customers
Participate in and brief at conferences and meetings with internal and external customers on matters related to the risk management mission
Contractor must review and process NISP, DESP, or Section 847 risk management actions in accordance with established DoD instructions and DCSA guidance
Must be responsible for conducting activities to support analysis actions under Government oversight
Must produce written products within time intervals based on the specific mission
Conduct maintenance of existing implemented strategies (i.e., supplements, Outside Directors/Proxy Holders)
Must complete implementation of risk management actions with industry and Government stakeholders
Conduct workload management tasks and written products by providing reasonable and appropriate suspense dates based on established key performance indicators, documented case prioritization related to timing, monitoring completion status, ensuring suspense dates are met, quality requirements, and realigning work
Must conduct reviews of DCSA all-source products, as well as review open-source research, company submitted materials, and Government databases, aimed at U.S. and foreign companies and affiliated parties (key management personnel, suppliers, partners, creditors, owners, investors, and other U.S. and foreign affiliations) while producing a Risk Management Strategy (RMS) and Source Packages (SPs)
Some locations may require local travel local travel within the U.S.
Working with teams and independently required

Requirements

Active TS-SCI Clearance required
At least 8 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Minimum 8 years’ experience in Risk treatment or risk management in the areas of law, finance, business, operations, insurance, security, manufacturing, audits, or compliance
Or education in risk management systems or guidelines, such as International Organization of Standardization 31000, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations, or other Enterprise Risk Management models
Applying data analysis, trend analysis and problem-solving techniques
Contractor must be knowledgeable of data manipulation within databases and Microsoft software packages
Ability to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and recommend solutions
Conducting strategic communications with key stakeholders, including preparing written reports, leading conferences, and giving briefings
Navigating technology effectively and efficiently at classified and unclassified levels (i.e. SharePoint, Microsoft Office Tools, etc.)
Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as a good command of the English language
May be required to lift general office items (20-30lbs)
Expected in office work five days a week with occasional telework that is dependent on the government’s needs
U.S. driver’s license and be capable of operating government vehicles

Nice to have

DCSA and DoD work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook

Amentum - All Job Offers

Select Country

Risk Mitigation Specialist

Job Description

Job Responsibility

Requirements

Nice to have

Looking for more opportunities?

Risk Mitigation Specialist

Assistant Vice President (AVP), Non-Financial Risk – Data & Model Risk Specialist

AI Risk Specialist

Digital Assets Risk Specialist, Approvals & Portfolio Oversight, Senior Vice President

Model Risk Specialist

Risk Specialist

Operational Risk Specialist

In-business Risk Specialist

Staff GRC Risk Specialist

Our AI answers in your language