RISK MANAGER

Vector Synergy; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Synergy seeks a seasoned Risk Manager to lead risk initiatives for ACT. You will coordinate with NATO authorities, develop methodologies, and deliver risk training across HQ ACT and commands.

The role requires senior-level risk experience, strong MS Office skills, and fluency in English per STANAG 6001. Based in Norfolk, USA, the position offers a challenging, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Degree from a nationally accredited institution.
• 5 years of risk management experience in the last 10 years.
• Proven track record developing and implementing risk methodologies.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• English proficiency as per STANAG 6001 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert and technical lead for Risk Management within ACT.
• Develop and implement risk management methodologies and procedures.
• Develop and deliver risk processes and training across HQ ACT and commands.
• Liaise with NATO authorities to align risk management practices.
• Provide risk management advice to ACT Executive Boards.
• Oversee internal risk health checks, maturity assessments, and improvements.
• Support continuous improvement of the ACT Information Management System.
• Assist with all aspects of Risk Management as required.

Skills

Risk management

MS Office proficiency

English (STANAG 6001)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Risk assessment methodologies

Information management systems

Job description

BACKGROUND

The Resources and Management (RM) Directorate acts on behalf of SACT on all internal management and resource-related issues. It monitors the coherency of ACT plans to ensure that ACT remains an effective and efficient organization and improves continuously.

Location

Norfolk, the United States

Security Clearance

NATO Secret

Deadline For Application

04 .0 9 .2026 r.

BACKGROUND

The Resources and Management (RM) Directorate acts on behalf of SACT on all internal management and resource-related issues. It monitors the coherency of ACT plans to ensure that ACT remains an effective and efficient organization and improves continuously. The Strategy Management Branch is responsible for the cross-functional coherence of ACT’s Programme of Work including risk identification and its subsequent management. In the wider NATO context, the Branch is the POC for the integrated objective-based midterm planning. It is also the POC for management and governance modernization within the Alliance. These responsibilities translate into three broad areas of activity: Resource Planning and Policies, including Resource Reform; Internal Management coherence, performance analysis, and management in support of the ACT executive boards. This includes organizational development, risk management and portfolio, programme and project (P3) management activities. The incumbent serves as the ACT Risk Manager within the Strategic Management Branch.

Taskings

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) and technical lead for Risk Management within ACT under the supervision of TSC MPXX 0220.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of Risk Management methodologies and procedures, aligned to recognized industry standards.
• Development and delivery of Risk processes, and associated training, across HQ ACT, subordinate commands and outlying stations.
• Liaise and facilitate information flow/exchange with NATO Military Authorities and Agencies to ensure convergence of ACT and NATO-wide Risk Management methodologies and tools, maintaining an awareness of developments in associated commercial standards, practices and emergent technology.
• Provide Risk Management advice and SME support to the ACT Executive Boards.
• Responsible for ACT internal Risk Management Health Checks, Maturity Assessment and organisational improvement initiatives, including support to the Command Auditor.
• Support the continuous improvement of the ACT Information Management System and its Risk and Issue Registers and implement the Risk Management processes across ACT.
• Assist with all aspects of Risk Management as required by the Branch Head.

Essential Qualifications

• Business Related University degree equivalent to at least a bachelor's from a nationally accredited institution.
• Proof of work experience as a senior staff member in the past 10 years within a complex and dynamic environment.
• A seasoned and experienced Risk Manager. Demonstrate 5 years of experience in risk management in the past 10 years.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing Risk Management methodologies and applying local procedures, aligned to recognized industry best practices and standards.
• Excellent skills in MS Office Suite software, particularly in Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English as defined in STANAG 6001 (Standardized Linguistic Profile (SLP) 3333 - Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) or equivalent.

VECTOR SYNERGY sp. z o.o., ul. Marcelińska 90, 60-324 Poznań, NIP PL7811857270, REGON 301575740, KRS: 0000369575 Rejestr Przedsiębiorców KRS prowadzony przez Sąd Rejonowy Poznań - Nowe Miasto i Wilda w Poznaniu, VIII Wydział Gospodarczy KRS, kapitał zakładowy wynosi: 73.852,80 złotych wpłacony w całości, TEL [phone], FAX [phone], www.vectorsynergy.com , [e-mail]