Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

• Support the administration and execution of the client’s ERM program.
• Maintain awareness of internal and external risk environments and emerging risks and determine impact on the organization’s risk posture.
• Support integration of risk information across business units and risk programs.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative enterprise risk assessments, fraud risk assessments, and change management assessments.
• Evaluate effectiveness of risk responses and internal controls.
• Oversee the maintenance and updates of the consolidated enterprise risk register and the development and execution of enterprise risk response plans.
• Monitor risk trends, KRIs, KPIs, risk appetite thresholds, and tolerance levels.
• Track corrective action plans, process improvement plans, and risk mitigation activities and coordinate with risk owners to monitor remediation activities
• Document findings, observations, recommendations, and supporting workpapers and present risk findings and recommendations to stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Develop risk scoring methodologies and perform root cause analysis of risk issues. Assess ERM maturity against leading practices and federal guidance.
• Support compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and federal ERM requirements.
• Prepare enterprise risk profile reports, fraud risk Reports, and change assessment summaries. Support ERM governance activities.
• Provide guidance and oversight on the review and updates to ERM governance artifacts, including charters, policies, SOPs, RACI matrices, and process flows.
• Support cross-functional collaboration among risk, business, technology, and operational teams.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related field.
• Minimum Five(5) to Seven(7) years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal controls, governance, compliance, audit, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting Federal agencies, financial institutions, housing finance organizations, or regulated environments.
• Ability to build and lead diverse teams, providing coaching and development opportunities to junior staff.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing executive-level risk reporting.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and corrective action planning.
• Experience leading client-facing meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks (COSO ERM) and OMB Circular A-123.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and adapt to dynamic client environments.
• Ability to work in structured consulting environments with deadlines and deliverables.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Ginnie Mae, FHA, HUD, FHFA, Treasury, or other federal financial regulatory experience.
• Mortgage banking, secondary mortgage markets, MBS, securitization, or housing finance experience.
• Experience with GRC platforms (RSA Archer, SAP GRC, MetricStream, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity risk requirements.
• Vendor Risk Management (VRM) experience.
• Fraud Risk Management experience.
• Information technology and cybersecurity risk experience.
• Experience supporting A-123 Internal Controls or RCSA programs.

Certifications:

• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CPA or equivalent risk/audit certification. 

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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