Risk Mitigation Specialist - MID

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Quantico, VA, USA
In-Office
90K-100K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Risk Mitigation Specialists will evaluate risks related to company eligibility for government contracts, prepare risk management strategies, and provide guidance to other staff and stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

Risk Mitigation Specialists will support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Office of Entity Vetting (EV).  EV consists of highly qualified security, intelligence, and business professionals making up the Verification and Triage Unit (VTU), Due Diligence Unit (DDU), and Risk Management Unit (RMU). VTU is responsible for the review and triage of companies for business or foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) risk indicators. In addition, VTU adjudicates companies’ eligibility, and continued eligibility for an FCL. DDU conducts business and security-related research and analysis of companies to inform decision makers of risks impacting initial and continued entity eligibility. RMU evaluates relevant analytic products to develop effective risk management strategies addressing risks impacting eligibility of a company. In addition, RMU negotiates and implements required strategies with industry, and provides oversight support to other government stakeholders and DCSA field assets.

Work Schedule: Standard 8-4, may flex an hour at gov direction.  Currently 2 days per week worked from home.

Essential 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. Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands: Must complete a government driven training/certification program upon start of work that focuses on completing expected task range.  Training typically lasts 6-8 weeks but may be adjusted at government direction.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

  • Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in risk treatment or risk management in the areas of law, finance, business, operations, insurance, security, manufacturing, audits, or compliance.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience 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.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in Ability and skill in communicating verbally and in writing.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience applying data analysis, trend analysis and problem-solving techniques. Contractor must be knowledgeable of data manipulation within databases and Microsoft software packages.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in ability to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and recommend solutions.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in conducting strategic communications with key stakeholders, including preparing written reports, leading conferences, and giving briefings.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in navigating technology effectively and efficiently at classified and unclassified levels (i.e. SharePoint, Microsoft Office Tools, etc.)

Clearance Required: TS/SCI eligibility

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Years of Experience: 8 years

Preferred Qualifications: Prior risk analysis/mitigation experience, or experience supporting DCSA

Compensation Details:

$90,000 - $100,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

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Compensation Details:

105,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

03/04/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income 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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category.
  • 8 years' experience in risk treatment or risk management.
  • 8 years' experience with risk management systems or guidelines.
  • 8 years' experience in communication skills, verbal and written.
  • 8 years' experience applying data analysis and problem-solving techniques.
  • 8 years' experience identifying trends and recommending solutions.
  • 8 years' experience in strategic communications.
  • 8 years' experience in navigating technology at both classified and unclassified levels.

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Amentum and has not been reviewed or approved by Amentum.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Germantown, MD
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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