Senior Risk Mitigation Lead for National Security Programs

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

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.