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Supporting the Most Exciting and Meaningful Missions in the World Risk Management Officer (Mid-Level) MacFadden/Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Risk Management Officer (RIMO) in Washington, DC., to support USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA). BHA leads and coordinates the U.S. Government's humanitarian assistance efforts overseas in response to natural disasters and protracted crises. The Bureau also supports early recovery efforts that restore and protect basic systems and services and invests in risk reduction programs that prevent or reduce risks associated with chronic and recurrent hazards. The RIMO will support the Risk Management Advisory Team (RMAT) in the Audit, Risk, and Performance Management (ARPM) Division of BHA's Office of Humanitarian Business and Management Operations (HBMO). RIMOs play a central role in US Government disaster response, humanitarian assistance, development food assistance, and disaster risk reduction programs. The RIMO assists program teams in assessing and mitigating programmatic risk; liaises with auditors and supports audit responses; and supports efforts to ensure that BHA's humanitarian response programs adhere to policy guidelines and USG regulations. This position in hybrid in our Washington D.C. office. The RIMO reports to the RMAT team lead or designee, with formal supervisory and evaluation functions performed by a MacFadden contract supervisor. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Working under the guidance and technical supervision of a Risk Management Advisor (RIMA), the RIMO will perform the following: Internal Systems: * Monitor and track internal controls, risk assessment, risk management, and compliance
issues, and maintain awareness of USAID and USG policy or regulatory changes. * Support program teams in developing, strengthening, and implementing risk profiles to highlight major risks to BHA programs so leadership has visibility of, and can make appropriate risk related decisions. * Support program teams with BHA's risk analysis process (as needed), such as drafting and/or clearing internal memos to ensure compliance with USAID and USG requirements. * Assist in the development and maintenance of tracking and record-keeping systems on audit, risk, and compliance issues, including trend analyses of program irregularities. * Provide regular updates, resources, and information to BHA staff on BHA's risk management requirements to foster awareness and visibility. * Maintain working knowledge of and familiarity with USG regulations and USAID policies relevant to misuse, divergence, or fraud as applicable to BHA-funded programs. * Provide support for BHA's internal controls assessments and management processes and efforts to assess and manage risk through USAID's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process. * Support internal systems to identify and prevent USG resources from reaching sanctioned groups. * Maintain a strong understanding of USAID and USG policies and regulations in the areas of risk management and internal control. Portfolio Management: * Maintain familiarity with risk management business processes and implement agreed-upon compliance monitoring and evaluation procedures for portfolio management and responding to issues of fraud, waste, and abuse regarding misuse, diversions, fraud, investigations, and award audits. * Provide support for responding to audits or investigations and maintain standardized office files for assigned portfolios. * Provide support for responding to audits or investigations on behalf of the assigned portfolio. * Review applications for BHA funding and support identification of instances in which risk assessment, risk management, and compliance issues may require further clarification from applicants. * Implement agreed-upon compliance monitoring and evaluation procedures for portfolio management. * Support staff in reviewing and monitoring partner compliance with USG laws and regulations and BHA policies, including, but not limited to, accounting, procurement, and employment standards, as well as overall financial and administrative management of BHA funds. Agency and USG Liaison and Representation: * Support senior risk management staff and/or ARPM Division on queries and data calls related to acquisition and assistance policy and guidance from humanitarian community partners, the Office of Acquisition and Assistance, General Counsel, the Office of Inspector General, senior USAID staff, Members of Congress, or others to ensure a timely and appropriate response. * Present on behalf of the Risk Management Team during outreach efforts, such as brown bags and meetings, that provide information flow on BHA's internal controls, risk assessment, and risk management business processes. * Draft for senior risk management and/or BHA senior leadership review written and oral responses to requests for information on BHA's activities including briefing papers, memorandum talking points, formal presentations, and informal briefings. * Participate and/or present in intra-office and bureau meetings as requested as representative of the Risk Management Team. Participate in subject matter meetings as requested by BHA staff and management. General: * Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years of experience, with study in a related field, * Five years of relevant experience in international humanitarian or development assistance, program management or program administration, legal, internal audit, internal controls, or risk management preferred. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: * Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to multitask and work under deadlines in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. * Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. * Excellent integrity and judgment, capable of prioritizing tasks and follow up on actions without prompting. * Excellent reliability and ability to meet deadlines. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Knowledge and strong Interest in researching U.S. or international policies. * Awareness of complex emergencies and non-permissive environments. * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite. * Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders. * Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance for the duration of your employment. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
issues, and maintain awareness of USAID and USG policy or regulatory changes. * Support program teams in developing, strengthening, and implementing risk profiles to highlight major risks to BHA programs so leadership has visibility of, and can make appropriate risk related decisions. * Support program teams with BHA's risk analysis process (as needed), such as drafting and/or clearing internal memos to ensure compliance with USAID and USG requirements. * Assist in the development and maintenance of tracking and record-keeping systems on audit, risk, and compliance issues, including trend analyses of program irregularities. * Provide regular updates, resources, and information to BHA staff on BHA's risk management requirements to foster awareness and visibility. * Maintain working knowledge of and familiarity with USG regulations and USAID policies relevant to misuse, divergence, or fraud as applicable to BHA-funded programs. * Provide support for BHA's internal controls assessments and management processes and efforts to assess and manage risk through USAID's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process. * Support internal systems to identify and prevent USG resources from reaching sanctioned groups. * Maintain a strong understanding of USAID and USG policies and regulations in the areas of risk management and internal control. Portfolio Management: * Maintain familiarity with risk management business processes and implement agreed-upon compliance monitoring and evaluation procedures for portfolio management and responding to issues of fraud, waste, and abuse regarding misuse, diversions, fraud, investigations, and award audits. * Provide support for responding to audits or investigations and maintain standardized office files for assigned portfolios. * Provide support for responding to audits or investigations on behalf of the assigned portfolio. * Review applications for BHA funding and support identification of instances in which risk assessment, risk management, and compliance issues may require further clarification from applicants. * Implement agreed-upon compliance monitoring and evaluation procedures for portfolio management. * Support staff in reviewing and monitoring partner compliance with USG laws and regulations and BHA policies, including, but not limited to, accounting, procurement, and employment standards, as well as overall financial and administrative management of BHA funds. Agency and USG Liaison and Representation: * Support senior risk management staff and/or ARPM Division on queries and data calls related to acquisition and assistance policy and guidance from humanitarian community partners, the Office of Acquisition and Assistance, General Counsel, the Office of Inspector General, senior USAID staff, Members of Congress, or others to ensure a timely and appropriate response. * Present on behalf of the Risk Management Team during outreach efforts, such as brown bags and meetings, that provide information flow on BHA's internal controls, risk assessment, and risk management business processes. * Draft for senior risk management and/or BHA senior leadership review written and oral responses to requests for information on BHA's activities including briefing papers, memorandum talking points, formal presentations, and informal briefings. * Participate and/or present in intra-office and bureau meetings as requested as representative of the Risk Management Team. Participate in subject matter meetings as requested by BHA staff and management. General: * Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or Master's degree and 6 years of experience, with study in a related field, * Five years of relevant experience in international humanitarian or development assistance, program management or program administration, legal, internal audit, internal controls, or risk management preferred. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: * Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to multitask and work under deadlines in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. * Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail. * Excellent integrity and judgment, capable of prioritizing tasks and follow up on actions without prompting. * Excellent reliability and ability to meet deadlines. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Knowledge and strong Interest in researching U.S. or international policies. * Awareness of complex emergencies and non-permissive environments. * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite. * Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders. * Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance for the duration of your employment. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. EEO is the Law Poster EEO is the Law Poster Supplement
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