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TSA Risk Analyst

Guidehouse

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Location
MCLEAN, VA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Guidehouse seeks an experienced Risk Analyst to support enterprise-level programs through research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, reporting, and risk-related initiatives. The role evaluates organizational risks, documents findings, and supports decision-making in collaboration with subject matter experts and program leads. It also contributes to risk frameworks, recurring deliverables, process improvement, and governance activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Risk AnalysisData AnalysisFederal Program SupportResearchData SynthesisAnalytical WritingCross-Functional CollaborationRisk FrameworksPerformance MeasurementProgram GovernanceReport WritingPresentation DevelopmentCollaborationPriority ManagementAttention to Detail

Qualifications

Public Trust AdjudicationBachelor's Degree3+ Years Working ExperienceFederal Agency or Government Program Experience2+ Years Risk or Data Analysis ExperienceRisk Management or Internal Controls Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Family :

Management Consulting

Travel Required :

Up to 10%

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Risk Analyst to support enterprise‑level programs by conducting research, performing qualitative and quantitative analyses, developing reports, and supporting ongoing risk‑related initiatives. This role works closely with subject matter experts and program leads to evaluate organizational risks, document findings, and support decision‑making.

The position requires strong analytical skills, structured communication, and comfort working in environments that rely on formal documentation, recurring reporting cycles, and structured governance.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Research & Analysis

  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to assess potential risks, evaluate likelihood and impact, and identify contributing factors.

  • Support development, escalation, or de‑escalation of risks through structured review, data synthesis, and research.

  • Perform root‑cause analysis and contribute to the development or refinement of associated response actions.

  • Participate in interviews with subject matter experts to gather risk data and validate assumptions.

Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare clear, data‑driven reports that summarize risk insights, analysis outcomes, recommendations, and trends.

  • Support the drafting of reports for internal or external stakeholders, including semiannual or annual deliverables associated with enterprise priorities.

  • Contribute to the development of structured frameworks such as risk registers, key risk indicators (KRIs), and performance‑related metrics.

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation aligned with established templates, quality standards, and review cycles.

Program & Process Support

  • Track assigned tasks, milestones, updates, and corrective actions, providing regular status summaries to program leadership.

  • Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for improving risk management workflow, documentation consistency, or reporting clarity.

  • Support the development of processes used to evaluate the effectiveness of risk responses or organizational governance frameworks.

  • Assist with integration of enterprise‑level risk information into broader planning, budgeting, or performance management activities.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Provide research and analytical support to working groups and committees, preparing materials and supporting follow-up actions as needed.

  • Engage with team members to ensure alignment between risk insights and organizational objectives.

  • Respond to inquiries related to risk data, analysis methods, or program documentation.

What You Will Need :

  • 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 are preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • THREE (3) or more years of working experience. Experience must include:

  • Supporting Federal agencies or government programs

  • TWO (2) years of experience in risk analysis, data analysis, program support, or analytical roles in structured or regulated environments.

  • Experience conducting research, synthesizing data, and developing structured, narrative analytical products.

  • Experience supporting cross‑functional projects with documentation requirements and recurring deliverables.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

  • Professional certifications related to risk management or internal controls (e.g., CRMA, CIA, CRM) are preferred but not required.

  • Understanding of risk frameworks, performance measurement concepts, or structured program governance is desirable.

  • Ability to develop clear, well‑organized reports and presentations that communicate complex findings.

  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

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.

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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected] . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected] . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

How this job compares

Set against the 800 open Risk Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Virginia median$101–136K/yr32 salary ranges
  • US median$36–41/hr34 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 52 open Risk Analyst jobs in Virginia and 800 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Risk Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (633 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 264 of the 800 open Risk Analyst jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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