5+ years of experience in risk analysis or enterprise risk management
Experience supporting Federal agencies or government programs
Ability to lead analytical tasks with minimal oversight
Familiarity with risk frameworks and structured governance processes
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
Support the implementation of enterprise risk management practices
Develop and escalate risks based on structured analysis
Lead interviews with subject matter experts for risk validation
Prepare high-quality analytical reports and decision briefs
Maintain and update risk registers and related documentation
Identify improvements to risk processes and reporting mechanisms
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description
Job Family: Management Consulting
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Senior Risk Analyst to Sr. Risk Management Analyst provides advanced analytical, advisory, and documentation support for enterprise-level risk management activities. This role leads complex risk assessments, drives risk documentation and reporting processes, and supports governance bodies and cross-functional teams.
This role is ideal for an experienced risk practitioner with strong research, analysis, communication, and structured documentation skills, capable of working within a high-visibility, regulated, and process-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Advanced Risk Analysis
Conduct comprehensive qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, including root-cause analysis and evaluation of likelihood, impact, and interdependencies.
Support the refinement, maturation, and implementation of enterprise risk management practices, tools, and analytical approaches.
Develop, escalate, or de-escalate risks based on structured analysis and stakeholder input.
Lead interviews with subject matter experts to validate risk data and inform risk assessments.
Risk Reporting & Documentation
Develop, maintain, and update risk registers, KRIs, performance indicators, and related risk documentation.
Prepare high-quality analytical reports, recommendations, decision briefs, and supporting materials for internal leadership and governance groups.
Produce materials for recurring and ad hoc risk reviews, working sessions, and program reports.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity of all documentation in alignment with established standards and review processes.
Program & Governance Support
Provide analytical support to governance bodies, including preparing meeting materials, synthesizing inputs, capturing action items, and ensuring follow-through.
Monitor status of assigned tasks, milestones, corrective actions, and deliverables.
Support integration of risk information into enterprise planning, performance, and decision-making processes.
Continuous Improvement
Identify improvements to risk processes, tools, documentation workflows, and reporting mechanisms.
Contribute to the development and refinement of enterprise frameworks and methodologies.
Support alignment of risk activities with larger organizational processes and performance structures.
What You Will Need:
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
Bachelor's degree
FIVE (5) or more years of experience in risk analysis, enterprise risk management, or related analytical roles. Experience must include:
Supporting Federal agencies or government programs
Demonstrated ability to lead analytical tasks with limited oversight.
Understanding of risk frameworks, performance measurement concepts, or structured program governance.
Experience operating in environments with formal governance, documentation, and quality standards.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Advanced degree
Risk-related certifications (e.g., CRMA, CIA, CRM) are preferred, not required, and candidates exceeding typical experience levels remain fully acceptable.
Strong communication skills, especially in preparing clear, concise, professional written materials.
Familiarity with enterprise risk frameworks and performance metrics.
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
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
