Third Party Risk Management – Supply Chain Design Lead

Accenture Federal Services

. Design, document, and enhance Supply Chain Risk Management processes and operational workflows.

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $109,500 - $213,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Risk Management and process improvement, with a strong ability to translate business requirements into actionable enhancements. Proficient in stakeholder management and leading cross-functional initiatives to drive efficiency and effectiveness in risk management workflows.

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Supply Chain Risk ManagementProcess ImprovementJira Requirements ManagementStakeholder ManagementNIST Cybersecurity Framework

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Hard Skills

Process DocumentationWorkflow DiagramsStandard Operating ProceduresUser Acceptance TestingDefect TrackingBusiness TransformationGovernance FrameworksCategory TaxonomiesEnterprise Process ModelsChange Management

Soft Skills

Influencing StakeholdersBuilding ConsensusCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

JiraMicrosoft VisioProcessUnity

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Third-Party Risk ManagementVendor Risk ManagementNIST 800-53NIST 800-161NIST 800-171ISO/IEC 27002ISO/IEC 27036ISO/IEC 20243Compliance-Driven EnvironmentsEnterprise Risk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, document, and enhance Supply Chain Risk Management processes and operational workflows.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder experience across the risk management lifecycle.
Develop process maps, workflow documentation, standard operating procedures, and supporting materials.
Evaluate evolving regulatory requirements and industry practices to recommend process enhancements.
Act as a trusted partner to business, risk, technology, and operational stakeholders.
Lead discussions to gather requirements, build consensus, and drive adoption of new processes and capabilities.
Influence cross-functional teams and gain buy-in for process improvements and strategic initiatives.
Translate business requirements into actionable process improvements and technical enhancements.
Create and manage Jira stories, enhancement requests, and defect remediation activities.
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and validate delivered solutions against business requirements.
Partner with training and communications teams to develop user guidance, job aids, and training materials.
Help maintain and enhance risk management workflows and supporting technology platforms, including ProcessUnity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Information Security, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Hands-on experience with Jira for requirements management, user story creation, defect tracking, workflow management, and enhancement delivery.
5+ years of experience leading or supporting process improvement, business transformation, or risk/control framework initiatives.
5+ years of leadership experience with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive initiatives without direct authority.
3 years of experience in Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Vendor Risk Management, or related risk disciplines.
Proven experience gathering, documenting, and translating business requirements into process improvements and technology solutions.
Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with senior leaders, technical teams, and external organizations.
Experience creating process documentation, workflow diagrams, SOPs, and training materials.
Working knowledge of NIST 800-53, NIST 800-161, NIST 800-171, and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).
Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27036, and ISO/IEC 20243 (O-TTPS).
Experience using Microsoft Visio or similar process-mapping tools.
Six Sigma certification or demonstrated process improvement experience.
Experience with ProcessUnity or other Third-Party Risk Management platforms preferred.
Extensive experience designing and improving enterprise risk management workflows preferred.
Experience developing category taxonomies, governance frameworks, and enterprise process models preferred.
Experience supporting highly regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred.
Proven success leading large-scale process transformation and change management initiatives preferred.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and caring community
Hands-on experience
Certifications
Industry training
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious observances
Equal employment opportunities
Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities