Enterprise Risk Management Managing Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Education & Training

Employee Referral Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced risk management professional to support and execute enterprise risk management programs for federal and regulated clients. The role involves building risk reporting, coordinating governance activities, and guiding cross-functional teams through risk assessments and remediation efforts.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in ERM with COSO and A-123 familiarity, strong stakeholder communication, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal controls, governance, compliance, audit, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and execution of the client’s ERM program.
• Maintain awareness of internal and external risk environments and emerging risks and determine impact on the organization’s risk posture.
• Support integration of risk information across business units and risk programs.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative enterprise risk assessments, fraud risk assessments, and change management assessments.
• Evaluate effectiveness of risk responses and internal controls.
• Oversee the maintenance and updates of the consolidated enterprise risk register and the development and execution of enterprise risk response plans.
• Monitor risk trends, KRIs, KPIs, risk appetite thresholds, and tolerance levels.
• Track corrective action plans, process improvement plans, and risk mitigation activities and coordinate with risk owners to monitor remediation activities.
• Document findings, observations, recommendations, and supporting workpapers and present risk findings and recommendations to stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Develop risk scoring methodologies and perform root cause analysis of risk issues.
• Assess ERM maturity against leading practices and federal guidance.
• Support compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and federal ERM requirements.
• Prepare enterprise risk profile reports, fraud risk Reports, and change assessment summaries.
• Support ERM governance activities.
• Provide guidance and oversight on the review and updates to ERM governance artifacts, including charters, policies, SOPs, RACI matrices, and process flows.
• Support cross-functional collaboration among risk, business, technology, and operational teams.

Skills

ERM frameworks

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

GRC platforms

Federal contracting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

RSA Archer

SAP GRC

MetricStream

Job description

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Support the administration and execution of the client’s ERM program.
• Maintain awareness of internal and external risk environments and emerging risks and determine impact on the organization’s risk posture.
• Support integration of risk information across business units and risk programs.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative enterprise risk assessments, fraud risk assessments, and change management assessments.
• Evaluate effectiveness of risk responses and internal controls.
• Oversee the maintenance and updates of the consolidated enterprise risk register and the development and execution of enterprise risk response plans.
• Monitor risk trends, KRIs, KPIs, risk appetite thresholds, and tolerance levels.
• Track corrective action plans, process improvement plans, and risk mitigation activities and coordinate with risk owners to monitor remediation activities.
• Document findings, observations, recommendations, and supporting workpapers and present risk findings and recommendations to stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Develop risk scoring methodologies and perform root cause analysis of risk issues.
• Assess ERM maturity against leading practices and federal guidance.
• Support compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and federal ERM requirements.
• Prepare enterprise risk profile reports, fraud risk Reports, and change assessment summaries.
• Support ERM governance activities.
• Provide guidance and oversight on the review and updates to ERM governance artifacts, including charters, policies, SOPs, RACI matrices, and process flows.
• Support cross-functional collaboration among risk, business, technology, and operational teams.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust; Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Public Policy, Information Systems, Risk Management, or related field.
• Minimum Five(5) to Seven(7) years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal controls, governance, compliance, audit, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting Federal agencies, financial institutions, housing finance organizations, or regulated environments.
• Ability to build and lead diverse teams, providing coaching and development opportunities to junior staff.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and developing executive-level risk reporting.
• Experience evaluating internal controls and corrective action planning.
• Experience leading client-facing meetings and stakeholder engagements.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks (COSO ERM) and OMB Circular A-123.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to engage both technical and business stakeholders.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and adapt to dynamic client environments.
• Ability to work in structured consulting environments with deadlines and deliverables.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Ginnie Mae, FHA, HUD, FHFA, Treasury, or other federal financial regulatory experience.
• Mortgage banking, secondary mortgage markets, MBS, securitization, or housing finance experience.
• Experience with GRC platforms (RSA Archer, SAP GRC, MetricStream, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FISMA, and federal cybersecurity risk requirements.
• Vendor Risk Management (VRM) experience.
• Fraud Risk Management experience.
• Information technology and cybersecurity risk experience.
• Experience supporting A-123 Internal Controls or RCSA programs.

Certifications:

• Certified Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• CPA or equivalent risk/audit certification.

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 Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.