Director, Risk Management Advisory - Government

Director, Risk Management Advisory – Government

Join KPMG US as a Director in the Risk Management, Advisory – Government team. Known for building a career through delivering real results for clients, KPMG is a great place to work with a culture that encourages individual development, embraces inclusion, rewards innovative excellence, and supports communities.

• Lead and oversee engagement acceptance approval within defined risk parameters, focusing on technology engagements, and conduct comprehensive engagement risk assessments, scope/contract/proposal reviews, and provide strategic guidance on the approval process.
• Collaborate with engagement teams on scoping, contracting, pricing, and procurement for government technology work, deepening expertise in government contracting regulations, processes, and risk areas.
• Act as a trusted advisor for consulting teams, offering strategic advice on navigating delivery issues on in‑flight government technology engagements; synthesize lessons learned into future risk assessments and policy/operational changes.
• Foster and maintain strategic relationships with leadership of key government technology offerings; provide risk insights at the organizational level and coordinate with EGCO on pending opportunities.
• Lead the execution and strategic direction of risk management initiatives, including training, policy updates, and risk assessments firm‑wide.
• Drive risk system and process updates, strategic reporting, and process improvements in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum ten years of recent experience in engagement delivery or risk management in professional services or government consulting at a leadership level, with experience in system implementations or other technology‑related engagements.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; master’s degree preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in interacting with senior engagement teams and firm leadership.
• Familiarity with government contracting, federal, state and local procurement processes, contracts management, and engagement acceptance.
• Proven strategic analytical thinking, executive communication, and complex problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with firm‑wide strategic risk management methodologies and systems.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship. KPMG will not sponsor applicants for this opportunity (no sponsorship for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT, or other employment‑based visas).

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