Senior Consultant - Risk Management

Job Family:

Management Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

Our ERM professionals are responsible for advising clients in designing, implementing and maturing their ERM programs. Our ERM professionals must have a thorough understanding of risk management principles and their application in the government and commercial sectors. They must have experience in designing, implementing, and evolving risk management programs aligned to recognized standards. Our ERM professionals should also have a working knowledge of change management principles and the use of analytics in risk management programs.

What You Will Need:

• A bachelor's degree and approximately 3 years of relevant work experience with an emphasis on risk management supplemented with internal controls, audit, process improvement, system implementation, organizational management, or other related fields.

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with any of the following, Visioning and Strategy Workshops, Project Management, Leadership Alignment and Development, Stakeholder Management, Communications, Operating Model and Organizational Design, Governance, Training, Competency Assessment, Talent Management, and Change Management.

• Demonstrated knowledge and/or a proven record of success in the following key areas:

• ERM frameworks and standards (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000, OMB Circular A-123)

• Risk governance and oversight

• Risk appetite and tolerance

• Risk identification and assessment methodologies

• Risk analytics, metrics, and reporting

• Culture and organizational change management

• Risk tools and technology

• Three Lines of Defense model

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Effectively participating in client executive discussions and meetings. 

• Producing high-quality and client-ready deliverables and work products.

• Writing proposals and statements of work.

• Applying analytics in risk management.

• Delivering high-quality, professional services to clients (including but not limited to: facilitating effective client meetings and workshops, problem solving)

• Managing engagements including preparing concise, accurate project status documents and balancing project economics with the flexibility to respond to client needs.

• Transparency in keeping management informed of progress, risks, and issues.

• Proficiency with MS Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Working knowledge of applying one or more risk management standards (e.g., COSO, ISO, OMB Circular A-123, GAO Risk Assessment Framework).

• Facilitating risk assessment and risk prioritization sessions.Developing a risk appetite framework and acceptable variations in performance in alignment with strategy and performance objectives.

• Preferred Certifications or Other Professional Credentials:

• RIMS-CRMP

• RIMS-CRMS-FED

• PMP

• CPA

• CIA

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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expr