Governance Risk and Compliance Consultant
Guidehouse
113k - 188k USD/year
Office
Client Office: Washington, DC, United States
Full Time
Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Guidehouse is seeking a Governance Risk and Compliance Consultant (GRC) to provide program management and product development support to a client GRC Manager. The GRC Consultant will be responsible for developing and implementing GRC program initiatives.
Responsibilities include the following:
Supporting the GRC Manager with execution of the Authorizing Official’s Risk Management Framework program
Facilitating System Owner briefings to the Authorizing Official
Developing and updating cybersecurity policies, plans, and procedures
Preparing and maintaining cybersecurity governance documentation
Communicating cybersecurity policy and procedure updates to stakeholders
Implementing new cybersecurity governance processes
Providing compliance standard research and gap analyses
Managing cybersecurity audit preparation and execution projects across the system environment
Analyzing and reporting on cybersecurity audit reports and remediation recommendations
Implementing cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives
Managing GRC program projects and providing project coordination support to cybersecurity operations and network operations teams
Recommending GRC program initiatives to continuously improve GRC program effectiveness and integration with the operational system environment
What You Will Need:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor’s degree
TEN (10) years of experience working in cybersecurity or IT with at least SIX (6) years experience in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance
Ability to work onsite in Washington DC 4 days a week
Relevant cybersecurity certification (CISSP, CISM, CGRC, CISA, or similar)
Experience supporting the NIST Risk Management Framework for classified federal systems
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a cybersecurity discipline
Experience building new cybersecurity programs
Experience supporting DoD or Intelligence Community cybersecurity programs
Experience providing cybersecurity risk analysis and risk management recommendations to security leadership
Experience in IT project management and leading technical teams in cybersecurity or IT settings
Understanding of Zero Trust architecture
Understanding of cybersecurity risk and governance considerations associated with emerging technologies
Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new technical concepts and integrate new information into existing plans and frameworks
Experience supporting customers in a client-facing environment
Experience implementing program and process improvements
Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance projects in a classified federal environment
Experience executing cybersecurity compliance external audits
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
What We Offer:
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.
Benefits include:
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 PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Governance Risk and Compliance Consultant
Office
Client Office: Washington, DC, United States
Full Time
113k - 188k USD/year
August 18, 2025