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Amentum Risk Mitigation Specialist-Mid in Quantico, Virginia
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.
Responsibilities:
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
Desired Experience: 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.
Desired Education: 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.
Preferred:
DCSA and DoD work experience
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
This is an in-office position, with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting up to 20-30 lbs., constant sitting while using a computer, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities to communicate, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. Amentum’s hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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