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 a Foreign Counterintelligence Clearance List (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 government direction. Currently, 2 days per week are worked from home.
Essential Responsibilities:
Prepare, implement, and oversee routine to moderately complex Risk Management Systems (RMSs) addressing risk indicators, ensuring each meets prescribed quality standards and contains the appropriate focus depth and breadth of information based on the individual task circumstances. RMSs should clearly convey the treatments 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 Risk Management Officers (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 leaderships 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.
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Physical Demands and Mental Demands:
Must complete a government-driven training and 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.
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Compensation Details:
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:
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions and benefits.
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