Expert Risk Mitigation Specialist 102136

Expert Risk Mitigation Specialist 
Location: Washington, DC. 
Required Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly 

Since 1999, ITEC has delivered mission-critical support to the DoD and Intelligence Community. Now part of ManpowerGroup Public Sector (MGPS), we continue that work with expanded capabilities. Employees hired through this process will join MGPS and receive a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.  

U.S. Citizenship Mandatory: Due to our US federal government contract, candidates for this position are required to be a US Citizen and will be subject to a background investigation. 

Job Description:

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats. 

Our work depends on a Risk Mitigation Specialist Expert to engage in defense and security efforts within the Pacific theater. You will lead the development and execution of Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) management strategies, ensuring that the business processes and systems essential for China-related mission activities remain protected from adversarial interference. 

Job Responsibilities: 

FOCI Management:

• Develop and execute integrated strategies for managing foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) risks associated with critical systems.

Risk & Control Testing:

• Lead high-level risk assessments and internal control testing to identify vulnerabilities within integrated development processes.

Corrective Action:

• Direct the development and execution of corrective action plans (CAPs) to address identified security gaps or compliance issues.

Governance Support:

• Curate risk management-related data to support customer governance using ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) applications.

Compliance & Policy:

• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with DoW RMIC policy, including DoDI 5010.40 and the annual DoW Statement of Assurance handbook.

FOCI Oversight:

• Apply broad DoW policy and DCSA direction to monitor performance reports on workload and utilization, ensuring compliance with emplaced mitigation plans.

Monitoring & Reporting:

• Perform oversight of emplaced mitigation, including the collection of legal business entities' security data and preparing detailed correspondence on FOCI matters.

Outreach & Engagement:

• Conduct outreach engagements with key stakeholders to facilitate the risk assessment process and audit support requirements. 

Required Skills:

• Expertise in FOCI management strategies and DCSA compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with ServiceNow Integrated Risk Management (IRM) and Strategic Portfolio Management applications.
• In-depth knowledge of DoD Instruction 5010.40 and the annual Statement of Assurance process.
• Ability to support a 72-hour response timeline for emerging requirements during mission surges. 

Desired Skills:

• Extensive experience supporting U.S. military operations in the Indo-Pacific region or China-specific mission sets.
• Experience conducting outreach and technical assessments within the Intelligence Community (IC). 

Desired Education:

Master’s degree with 20 years of related experience. At least a portion of your experience must be in the last 2 years.