Acquisition Risk Analyst

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Georgia Tech is seeking an Acquisition Risk Analyst to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in procurement and contracts while ensuring compliance with regulations and university policies. The role supports strategic decision-making by analyzing financial, operational, and compliance risks across the acquisition lifecycle.

The analyst will work with procurement, legal, finance, and compliance teams to align strategies with risk tolerance and organizational goals, delivering executive-level risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Four or more years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsabilités

• May lead enterprise-level risk assessments for high-value acquisitions and sourcing initiatives.
• Design and apply risk management frameworks for procurement and contracts.
• Evaluate market trends and supply chain risks to inform long-term planning.
• Collaborate with procurement, legal, finance, and compliance to integrate risk controls.
• Monitor KRIs and emerging threats affecting procurement or resilience.
• Contribute to supplier diversification and ESG risk considerations.
• Prepare executive risk briefings translating data into actionable insights.
• Oversee compliance activities for major projects and guide mitigation strategies.
• Perform other duties to support department and organizational goals.

Connaissances

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Procurement knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Outils

Spreadsheets

Databases

Description du poste

About Us

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: Students are our top priority. We strive for excellence. We thrive on diversity. We celebrate collaboration. We champion innovation. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. We act ethically. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

The Acquisition Risk Analyst is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with procurement, contracts, and acquisition activities, to ensure that the acquisition process and procurement activities adhere to federal regulations & contractual requirements, organizational policies, State policies, and University System of GA policies. This role supports strategic decision-making by analyzing financial, operational, and compliance risks throughout the acquisition lifecycle. The analyst collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure that acquisition strategies align with organizational goals and risk tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Job Duty 1 - May lead enterprise-level risk assessments for high-value acquisitions, strategic vendor relationships, and sourcing initiatives, identifying potential exposures and recommending mitigation strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Job Duty 2 - Design and apply risk management frameworks and decision-support models to guide strategic sourcing, contract development, and supplier evaluation processes.
• Job Duty 3 - Evaluate market trends, global developments, and supply chain risks to inform long-term acquisition planning and proactive risk forecasting.
• Job Duty 4 - Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in procurement, legal, finance, and compliance to integrate risk controls into acquisition policies, procedures, and governance structures.
• Job Duty 5 - Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and emerging threats that may impact procurement outcomes, supplier performance, or organizational resilience.
• Job Duty 6 - Contribute to strategic initiatives such as supplier diversification, integration of environmental and social risk considerations, and digital transformation of procurement operations.
• Job Duty 7 - Prepare and deliver executive-level risk briefings and reports, translating complex data into actionable insights that support informed decision-making.
• Job Duty 8 - May oversee compliance activities for major projects, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and applicable regulatory frameworks. Applies strategic judgment to evaluate complex risk scenarios and guide project teams in implementing effective mitigation and compliance strategies.
• Job Duty 9 - Perform other job‑related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

Four or more years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Foundational Knowledge: Understanding of purchasing, sales, logistics, and other transferable business operations relevant to acquisition and risk management.

Analytical & Critical Thinking: Strong problem‑solving, risk assessment, and risk mitigation skills with the ability to evaluate complex scenarios and recommend strategic solutions.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and customer service skills; ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Organizational & Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, with strong time management and organizational skills.

Technical Proficiency: Competence in using standard business software and tools, including spreadsheets, databases, and procurement or risk management