Risk Mitigation Specialist-Entity Vetting

ISN; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ISN, a leader in federal contract solutions, seeks a Risk Mitigation Specialist to lead the RMU and oversee risk analysis for DCSA entity vetting and industrial security programs.

The role requires 8+ years in risk management, strong analytical skills, and ability to coordinate with government leadership. Candidates should have DoD/NISP/FOCI exposure and a track record in risk assessment and briefing development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in risk management, risk mitigation, or related fields.
• Experience with entity vetting, NISP, DoD, FOCI, or related security programs preferred.
• Able to lead teams and coordinate analytics across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily RMU program operations, including workload management and priorities.
• Coordinate with the Program Manager and government leadership on staffing and requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate national security risks in NISP-related contexts.
• Analyze corporate ownership, foreign affiliations, and governance structures for risk indicators.
• Develop risk assessments, reports, and briefings for government review.
• Monitor mitigation activities and flag emerging risks or compliance concerns.
• Review work products for analytical quality and government compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Risk assessment

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, security, intelligence, finance, economics, or related field

Advanced education or professional training in risk management, industrial security, FOCI, or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Company Where Leadership Makes a Difference

At ISN, we believe our people are the driving force behind our success. For more than 45 years, we've partnered with over 150 federal agencies to deliver innovative, mission-critical solutions that strengthen government mission and serve the public.

Recognized over 25 times by the Washington Business Journal as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Government Contractors and by the Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest Growing Private Companies, ISN continues to grow through exceptional service, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. We have earned more than 100 commendation letters from our customers recognizing our commitment to exceptional quality, timely delivery, and unwavering integrity. We take pride in our role as a trusted government partner, delivering innovative solutions that benefit society, strengthen national security, and support mission-critical operations.

At ISN, you'll find more than a career—you'll find an opportunity to influence strategy, lead high-performing teams, and help shape the future of government. We foster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where leaders are empowered to solve complex challenges, build strong customer partnerships, and create lasting impact.

If you're passionate about leading people, delivering operational excellence, and driving strategic growth across federal programs, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working at ISN

We believe great leaders deserve great support. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with Prescription Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off beginning on your first day of employment
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

ISN is actively seeking a Risk Mitigation Specialist to support the DCSA's Risk Management Unit (RMU), providing task leadership, risk analysis, mitigation support, operational coordination, and oversight of program personnel supporting the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) entity vetting and industrial security mission. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Lead daily RMU program operations, including workload management, personnel coordination, priorities, deliverables, and performance.
• Coordinate with the Program Manager, Government leadership, and other stakeholders regarding mission priorities, staffing, training, and operational requirements.
• Lead the identification, assessment, documentation, and mitigation of national security risks associated with entities participating in or seeking eligibility under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
• Analyze corporate ownership, foreign affiliations, financial interests, organizational structures, governance, and other information to identify potential risk indicators.
• Develop and support risk mitigation strategies designed to address identified national security concerns and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct research and analysis using Government systems, commercial databases, open source information, corporate records, and other authorized sources.
• Develop risk assessments, recommendations, reports, briefings, and other decision support products for Government review.
• Monitor mitigation activities and identify emerging risks, compliance concerns, or conditions requiring additional review or action.
• Review program work products for analytical quality, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Government requirements.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience supporting risk management, risk mitigation, industrial security, entity vetting, FOCI analysis, intelligence, due diligence, finance, or mergers and acquisitions, compliance, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in applying analytical standards to business intelligence, and security or intelligence data.
• Minimum 8 year of experience identifying trends, patterns, anomalies, recommended solutions, and implementing solutions.
• Experience identifying, assessing, documenting, and communicating organizational, security, business, or national security risks.
• Experience analyzing corporate ownership, foreign affiliations, financial interests, governance structures, or other organizational risk indicators.
• Experience developing risk assessments, analytical reports, recommendations, and briefings for Government or organizational leadership.
• Experience leading or coordinating analytical teams, workloads, projects, or operational activities is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting DCSA, DoD, NISP, FOCI, or comparable national security missions is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex corporate, ownership, financial, foreign affiliation, and security information.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting principles.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources and develop clear, supportable risk assessments and recommendations.
• Ability to identify relationships, vulnerabilities, anomalies, trends, and emerging risk indicators.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate risk findings and recommendations to Government and program leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead personnel, manage competing priorities, and maintain quality across multiple analytical activities.
• Knowledge of NISP, entity vetting, industrial security, and Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) principles is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable research, analytical, case management, and reporting tools.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship.
• Must possess and maintain the security clearance and eligibility required for the position.
• Must meet applicable Government security, suitability, facility access, and information system requirements.
• Must be capable of appropriately handling classified, proprietary, sensitive, and Government information.
• Must successfully complete required DCSA and Government training applicable to assigned responsibilities.
• Must comply with applicable DoD, DCSA, NISP, security, and information protection requirements.
• Must be able to work at designated Government facilities and support other locations as mission requirements dictate.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, risk management, security, intelligence, finance, accounting, economics, or related field
• Relevant advanced education or professional training in risk management, industrial security, FOCI, intelligence analysis, corporate due diligence, national security, or related disciplines is preferred.
• Relevant DCSA, Department of Defense, industrial security, intelligence, or risk-management training and certifications are preferred.