Overview Responsible for supporting the operation of the EPMO Execution risk function by enabling strategic portfolios to effectively identify, articulate, manage, and report risks that may affect successful delivery. Analyzes risk information across initiatives and portfolios to identify recurring themes, emerging concerns, leading indicators, and actionable insights for senior leadership. Partners with portfolio teams and leadership to strengthen, operationalize, and continuously improve the Execution Risk framework, practices, reporting, and supporting procedures. A foundation in operational, technology, project, or enterprise risk is beneficial; however, the primary focus of the role is identifying and analyzing risks to the successful execution of strategic initiatives. Typically requires an individual to have a professional qualification in one or more areas of risk management or its equivalent. Works independently to interpret complex risk and delivery information, identify connections across initiatives and disciplines, and develop insights that may have a significant impact on strategic delivery, Specialized skill set and proficiency with procedures and techniques. Recognized as an expert in own area within the company.
Responsibilities- Plan the research for and development of specialized risk assessment scopes
- Collaborate with management and personnel to optimize risk assessment scope development
- Identify potential delivery risks, operational and regulatory process deficiencies and improvement opportunities
- Gather and synthesize data; present conclusions and offer risk mitigation, remediation and process improvement findings to management
- Lead/conduct and provide expertise in the administration of specialized risk assessment activities, processes, policies and procedures for operational effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements, federal and state laws, and Navy Federal'squality control standards, policies and procedures
Develop, lead and oversee efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness an dexecution risk mitigation processes - Prepare and present to management and/or affected business unit summaries, execution risk assessment reports, trending, and remedial or mitigation solutions
- Assist with the development and enhancement of practices, procedures, and instructions
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with team members, subject matter experts, and leaders; work with senior management on complex issues
- Lead moderate to large projects and initiatives
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Technology, Data Analytics, Auditing, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Significant knowledge of risk management principles, frameworks, and practices, with the ability to apply foundational risk concepts to strategic initiatives and delivery environments
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data, recognize patterns across multiple initiatives, and develop defensible observations, insights, and recommendations
- Demonstrated ability to translate technical, delivery, and risk information into clear executive-level narratives and visual outputs
- Experience developing, enhancing, or operationalizing a framework, methodology, governance practice, or risk management capability
- Experience influencing stakeholders and promoting adoption of risk practices without direct authority
- Experience developing and delivering training, guidance, or consultation to stakeholders with varying levels of risk knowledge
- Experience developing dashboards or visual reporting using Power BI, Tableau, advanced Excel, or comparable tools
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience working with and presenting to mid-level and senior management
- Advanced research, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and improve standard operating procedures, practices, tools, and internal processes
- Knowledge of project, product, Agile, technology delivery, or portfolio management concepts Knowledge of operational risk, internal controls, audit, regulatory examination, or issue-management practices
Desired Qualifications- Master's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of training, education and experience
Additional InformationHours:- Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
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