GRC – Risk Management Lead

Accenture Federal Services

. Lead a continuous governance, risk, and compliance program for a large federal cybersecurity contract .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $109,500 - $224,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading governance, risk, and compliance programs, with a strong focus on federal cybersecurity standards and frameworks. Proficient in risk management practices, including risk identification, mitigation, and reporting, while effectively mentoring and leading teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Risk Management ExperienceNIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)GRC Platform AdministrationCRISC or CISM CertificationFISMA and NIST Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Risk IdentificationRisk ScoringMitigation TrackingPOA&M Lifecycle ManagementControl MappingEvidence Collection AutomationRisk Dashboard DevelopmentSecurity Control AssessmentsPolicy DevelopmentRemediation Planning

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipMentoringQuality Review

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNow GRCXactaRSA Archer

Certifications & Qualifications

CRISCCISMCISSPCGRC

Industry Keywords

GovernanceRiskComplianceFISMANIST 800-53NIST 800-37Continuous Authorization (cATO)Third-Party Risk AssessmentsFederal CybersecurityRisk Management Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a continuous governance, risk, and compliance program for a large federal cybersecurity contract
Own and maintain the enterprise risk register, including risk identification, scoring, and mitigation tracking
Manage the POA&M lifecycle from identification through remediation planning, tracking, and closure validation
Administer the GRC platform, including workflow configuration, control mapping, and evidence collection automation
Lead supply chain and third-party risk assessments for vendors, tools, and system integrations
Build and maintain risk dashboards and reporting for program and client leadership
Support continuous authorization (cATO) activities and periodic security control assessments
Develop and maintain risk management policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures
Coordinate with technical and operational teams on actionable remediation
Lead and mentor a small team of GRC analysts, providing quality review and professional development

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of federal risk management experience, including direct experience applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree
Strong knowledge of FISMA, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, and related federal compliance frameworks
Experience with GRC platform administration, such as ServiceNow GRC, Xacta, RSA Archer, or similar
Strong analytical and communication skills, with experience presenting risk information to leadership
CRISC or CISM required
CISSP or CGRC (formerly CAP) preferred
US work authorization without current or future visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and caring community
Hands-on experience
Certifications
Industry training
Professional development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities or religious observances