Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management Consultant

Job Family

Cyber Consulting

Up to 10%

Active Public Trust

• Lead third-party risk management operations, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity mandates.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments of potential third party vendors to identify risks and potential impacts to client organizations.
• Manage, monitor, and remediate third-party risk across NIH/HHS systems and coordinate timely mitigation activities.
• Conduct training and provide guidance to stakeholders on industry trends related to third party risk management. Manage and maintain related procedures based on third-party risk management industry trends.
• Develop KPI metrics for third-party risk and compliance tracking.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY and maintain an active HHS/NIH clearance are preferred.
• Minimum of THREE (3) years of cybersecurity or IT risk management experience, candidates with experience focused on third-party risk management are preferred.
• Knowledge:
  Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-53, and FISMA requirements.
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong communication and analytical thinking; ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and deadlines.

• Tools:
  Familiarity with Service Now, Jira, GRC tools
• Certifications:
  
  Active CompTIA Security+ CE preferred. Other certifications (CISSP, CEH, or cloud-related) are a plus.
• Prior experience within a federal or HHS environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan Pay Down
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.