Principle, Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance Specialist

Parsons Corporation•USA VT (Virtual Office), VT

About The Position

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Professional to join our team! In this role you will get to lead and shape enterprise-level risk discussions, support executive decision-making, and advance ERM maturity across the organization by translating complex risk information into clear, actionable insights. Strong financial background to help assess and manage new business pre bid and program performance risk. This role requires the ability to lead workstreams, coordinate cross-functional teams, and drive adoption of risk management practices across the enterprise.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, audit, PMO, compliance, or related fields
Strong financial, business, and program risk acumen to help identify early program risk and negative performance indicators
Knowledge and experience with third party and global supply chain risk management
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines
Extensive experience collaborating and facilitating discussions with senior and executive leaders
Ability to clearly articulate and communicate complex risk topics
Working knowledge of ERM frameworks (COSO ERM, ISO 31000) and risk governance practices
Experience leading or mentoring staff, or directing cross-functional workstreams
Ability to leverage technology and data analytics to support risk assessment and reporting processes
Experience operating within enterprise governance models and risk governance structures
Understanding of risk quantification concepts including scoring methodologies, scenario analysis, and financial exposure modeling
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Public Policy, or related discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal and infrastructure programs and regulated environments
Experience and extensive exposure to corporate audit discipline/practices
Familiarity with federal, infrastructure, and international risk management processes
Relevant certifications (CRMP, CRISC, CGRC, CGEIT, PMP), PMI-RMP, or Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP)
Experience with technology-enabled risk management, data analytics, and AI-driven risk solutions
Familiarity with governance and compliance coordination in integrated EGRC operating models
Experience with business impact analysis and risk scenario planning
Knowledge of control frameworks and their relationship to enterprise risk (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CMMC)
Experience with risk appetite and tolerance framework development and implementation

Responsibilities

Leading enterprise and segment-level risk discussions and working sessions; facilitate risk governance forums and decision-support sessions
Framing strategic, operational, financial, legal, and people risks for leadership decision-making
Supporting bid and execution risk identification in federal and commercial environments
Developing risk and opportunity dashboards, briefings, and reports for program/executive-level stakeholders, including risk quantification and financial exposure analysis
Partnering with risk owners to define mitigation strategies and monitoring approaches for new business pre-bid and program execution risks; track mitigation commitments and validate closure activities
Helping evolve ERM tools, risk and opportunity playbooks, and processes across the enterprise, including adoption of technology, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions
Apply risk quantification methods including risk scoring, scenario analysis, and financial exposure estimation to support prioritization and decision-making
Support risk appetite articulation, tolerance threshold management, and escalation protocols
Facilitate exception and risk acceptance workflows including documentation, review, and disposition tracking
Oversee third-party and supply chain risk assessment activities within assigned scope
Lead or support business impact analysis activities across enterprise and program contexts
Identify and analyze emerging and systemic risks including technology disruption, geopolitical shifts, and regulatory evolution
Coordinate cross-pillar activities with Governance, Compliance, Security Culture & Awareness, and PMO functions
Manage stakeholder relationships with business units, program teams, and functional groups
Mentor and guide analysts and specialists; review work products for quality and consistency