Principal Risk Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Overview Principal Risk Manager Be the Difference Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S. Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Risk Manager to support the USAF Kessel Run Division, which is within the Command, Control, Communication and Battle Management (C3BM) Program Executive Office (PEO), and located at Hanscom AFB, MA RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish and Govern Kessel Run (KR)'s Technology Risk Management Program. Determine and evaluate KR's risk tolerance; develop and implement risk management strategies, policies, and processes (primarily, but not exclusively, technology related). Rollout KR's Technology Control Framework. Conduct inspections/audits to ensure design and operational effectiveness of controls. Develop & implement Kessel Run's Risk & control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program and framework. Create and oversee execution of realistic plans to mitigate risks beyond acceptable risk tolerance. Generate regular reports on a company's risks and risk management initiatives. Govern Technology Architecture Reference Documentation Create a comprehensive list/framework of Standards, Guidelines, Policies, & Best Practices that should exist at Kessel Run Map current existing documents to this list to identify which ones need to be updated or missing (and need to be created). Develop and implement project plan to expeditiously close gaps identified above. Setup a well-indexed and organized repository in ServiceNow for these documents along with automated workflows/alerts to ensure they are circulated periodically for reviews/updates. Ensure linkage between policies, standards and controls so updates are made comprehensively. Manage 3rd Party/Vendor Risk Assessment Program. Setup a Vendor Risk Assessment program and process, including developing a Vendor Risk Assessment Questionnaire. Finalize and produce KR's monthly and quarterly metrics. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional dicipline being performed . Shall have comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and program risk management, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force. Individual must have knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for gathering, analyzing, and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition risk management. Individual has the knowledge of risk management activities that assist the program manager in assessing program risk and be able to recommend viable solutions to problems and the pursuit of alternative courses of action. Individual must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation (briefings, documents, plans, etc.). Individual shall be able to plan, research, analyze and assess system risks in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment; formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in managing risks. Candidate MUST have an active US security clearance. Candidate MUST be a US citizen. What We Offer Competitive salaries Continuing education assistance Professional development allotment Multiple healthcare benefits packages 401K with employer matching Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule Who We Are At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves. We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success. Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world! Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. EPASS HB

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