Enterprise Cyber Risk Functional Area Lead
Apply Job ID 30539 Date posted 07/14/2025Job Family:
Cyber Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
- Lead a team of up to 15 analysts in the delivery of detailed cybersecurity risk analysis and reporting project with a large federal agency.
- Prepare for cybersecurity risk assessments by performing detailed organizational research and analysis to determine potential business impacts.
- Conduct Tier 1 (organization) and Tier 2 (business/mission) level cybersecurity risk assessments in accordance with NIST Federal Information Processing Standards and Special Publications, OMB guidance, DHS Binding Operational Directives, and other regulatory authorities.
- Perform detailed quantitative and qualitative organizational research and analysis regarding cybersecurity risks (threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, and impact).
- Identify and develop detailed actionable recommendations for remediating cybersecurity risks in alignment with the organization’s defined risk tolerances and risk threshold.
- Gather threat and vulnerability information from internal and external information sharing forums and sources.
- Communicate cybersecurity risk assessment results through written narrative reports and executive-level presentations
- Identify, coordinate, track remediation, and monitor risk exposures.
- Evaluate cybersecurity program effectiveness in identifying, managing, and reducing risk.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal analysts and engage external stakeholders to build awareness of cybersecurity risk assessment initiatives.
- Leverage AP writing style to write and communicate detailed reports to support leadership decision making.
- Provide cybersecurity related expertise for identifying key performance indicators for monitoring the performance of the Departments cybersecurity program.
What You Will Need:
- An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree AND eight (8) years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s Degree AND SIX (6) years of relevant experience.
- Team leadership or management experience within cyber security risk analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically in report writing.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- CRISC, CISSP or a Cyber AI certification.
- Strong Background in facilitating agency CIO FISMA metric reporting
- Experience with Tableau for data management
- Experience consulting federal agencies on implementing Zero Trust requirements
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
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