Remote Risk Mitigation Analyst (VA ESOM)

Kentro; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

Kentro is seeking a Remote Risk Mitigation Analyst to support the VA ESOM contract. You will help identify, document, and track non-cyber risks, support tabletop exercises, and maintain risk records. Work with engineers and owners to drive mitigation and validate closure.

The role is remote within the United States with ET-aligned hours. Base salary targets range from $120,000 to $130,000 annually, reflecting experience, location, and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline.
• 5 years of relevant Experience
• 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
• Experience in technology risk, operational resilience, disaster recovery, business continuity, audit, compliance, or program analysis.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, issue management, evidence review, and corrective action tracking.
• Ability to read technical plans and diagrams and summarize recovery risks accurately.
• Strong analytical, organizational, reporting, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, application owners, and program leaders.

Responsibilities

• Collect contingency plans, system diagrams, inventories, recovery requirements, procedures, and supporting records for review.
• Assist with identifying process, staffing, facility, vendor, resource, and technology dependency risks.
• Support development of exercise scenarios, questions, participant lists, evaluation criteria, and meeting materials.
• Record exercise decisions, observations, supporting evidence, unresolved questions, and assigned actions.
• Maintain a risk and corrective action register with owners, priorities, milestones, target dates, evidence, and status.
• Work with engineers and system owners to define clear mitigation steps and completion criteria.
• Monitor remediation progress and elevate overdue or high-risk actions through established program channels.
• Confirm that accepted risks are documented and approved by the appropriate authority.
• Coordinate follow-up reviews and collect evidence needed to validate corrective action closure.
• Prepare status reports on finding severity, aging, recurrence, remediation progress, and validated closure.

Skills

Risk assessment

Issue management

Evidence review

Corrective action

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Job description

Overview

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities.

By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for a Remote Risk Mitigation Analyst to support the VA ESOM contract. The analyst will support the identification, documentation, and tracking of non-cyber risks that could affect application recovery. This role assists engineers with tabletop preparation and evidence collection, maintains risk and corrective action records, and follows mitigation work through validation and closure. The position provides analytical and coordination support to the Operational Resilience Engineer and other technical staff.

Location: Remote - This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours.

Compensation Range: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000–$130,000 annually and reflects Kentro’s good‑faith expectations at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined based on the role’s requirements, relevant skills, experience, education, certifications, work location, applicable security clearance requirements, market conditions, internal equity, and contract requirements.

This Job Description reflects the primary duties of the role; however, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Team members may be asked to take on additional responsibilities in alignment with customer expectations, business needs, and Kentro’s culture of collaboration and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Collect contingency plans, system diagrams, inventories, recovery requirements, procedures, and supporting records for review.
• Assist with identifying process, staffing, facility, vendor, resource, and technology dependency risks.
• Support development of exercise scenarios, questions, participant lists, evaluation criteria, and meeting materials.
• Record exercise decisions, observations, supporting evidence, unresolved questions, and assigned actions.
• Maintain a risk and corrective action register with owners, priorities, milestones, target dates, evidence, and status.
• Work with engineers and system owners to define clear mitigation steps and completion criteria.
• Monitor remediation progress and elevate overdue or high-risk actions through established program channels.
• Confirm that accepted risks are documented and approved by the appropriate authority.
• Coordinate follow-up reviews and collect evidence needed to validate corrective action closure.
• Prepare status reports on finding severity, aging, recurrence, remediation progress, and validated closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics engineering or other engineering or technical discipline
• 5 years of relevant Experience
• 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
• Experience in technology risk, operational resilience, disaster recovery, business continuity, audit, compliance, or program analysis.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, issue management, evidence review, and corrective action tracking.
• Ability to read technical plans and diagrams and summarize recovery risks accurately.
• Strong analytical, organizational, reporting, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, application owners, and program leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with NIST contingency planning controls and test, training, and exercise guidance.
• Experience managing audit findings, risk exceptions, plans of action and milestones, or similar corrective action records.
• Experience developing risk metrics, dashboards, or management reports.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, compliance, or service management platforms.
• Background supporting large federal, DoD, or public-sector IT environments.

Clearance Requirement

• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card)
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
• If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long‑term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015), two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC) and CMMC Level 2 Certification.

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in‑person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.