Risk Management Analyst

@ Initiate Government Solutions

About Risk Management Analyst

Founded in 2007, Initiate Government Solutions (IGS) is a Woman Owned Small Business and a fully remote IT services provider. The company delivers innovative Enterprise IT and Health Services solutions across the federal sector, focusing on data analytics, health informatics, cloud migration, and modernization of federal information systems.

Methodologies and Best Practices

IGS uses ISO 9001:2015, 20000-1:2018, 27001:2013, 28001:2007, CMMI/SVC3, CMMI/DEV3 best practices, and PMBOK® methods to build solid foundations to grow capabilities and revenue.

Role Overview

This remote Risk Management Analyst role supports work with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The candidate will work remotely using VA provided communications systems, and may occasionally attend onsite client meetings.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze and evaluate risk management data to identify potential threats to cost, schedule, performance, data integrity, and compliance.
• Assess risks related to health data interoperability initiatives and national standards (e.g., TEFCA, FHIR).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinicians, IT professionals, cybersecurity personnel, and program managers.
• Apply federal frameworks such as NIST RMF, FISMA, and HIPAA/HITECH to protect veterans' PHI.
• Maintain risk registers and mitigation plans, and develop detailed risk reports and dashboards.
• Support contingency strategies and participate in project reviews, internal audits, and risk working groups.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of risk management procedures and support additional project needs as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Health Informatics, Public Health, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in risk management data analysis.
• Proficiency in Access, Excel, SharePoint Online, Office 365, Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications & Core Competencies

Active VA Public Trust, prior VA program experience, and successful remote work experience. Core values include integrity, empathy, strong work ethic, and continuous learning.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, profit sharing, paid time off, personal development training, and more.

Key skills/competency

Risk Analysis, Data Evaluation, IT Compliance, Health Informatics, Federal Regulations, NIST, HIPAA, Dashboard Reporting, Contingency Planning, Communication