Business Initiatives Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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ProSidian Seeks an Enterprise Risk Management Consultant - Business Transformation (BT) Initiatives in CONUS - Silver Spring, MD (Plus Work Remotely) to support engagement for an agency of the US Federal Govt. that regulates clinical investigations of products under its jurisdiction, such as drugs, biological products, and medical devices.

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to Business Transformation (BT) Support Services for initiatives aimed to align People, Process and Technology of the agency's financial community to be more closely linked with the strategy and vision for protecting the public health of the nation. Key objectives are to integrate and maintain financial management activities, business processes, and customer service using project management, administration, and change management techniques.

Enterprise Risk Management Consultant - Business Transformation (BT) Initiatives Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and Enterprise Risk Management Initiatives.  This position Provides overall risk management strategy within an organization to minimize the effects of risks through the process of planning, organizing and controlling those activities.

Key project workstreams align with BPA Statement Of Work Workstreams: 3.4 - Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).  the Fed. Govt. Agency is subject to OMB A-123 and Appendix -11 for Internal Controls and Enterprise Management functions. The Fed. Govt. Agency is required to integrate ERM and Internal Control functions through ERM principals and best practice.

The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall support, develop and assist the Fed. Govt. Agency in maturing and improving the Fed. Govt. Agency's ERM program and Program Management Office (PMO). The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall provide support to the ERM program for enterprise, center, and office risk identification and management.

The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall support the ERM Council Charter and established structure of the ERM program and shall maintain and update the Fed. Govt. Agency risk register yearly and on a periodic basis where needed. The ERM Council Charter describes the duties and responsibilities of the the Fed. Govt. Agency ERM Council.

This includes membership, organization, purpose, scope, structure, and responsibilities of ERM Council members, operating procedures, management of the  Fed. Govt. Agency's Risk Profile, and role in leading a variety of oversight and analysis activities. During the yearly FMFIA reporting cycle, The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall collaborate with the Office of Financial Management Division of Control, Compliance, and Oversight to complete the necessary steps for FMFIA Assurance Statement requirements.

The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall assist the Fed. Govt. Agency ERM program by developing materials for the outreach and facilitating the meeting logistics for the Risk Community outreach initiative. In addition, the Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall prepare draft briefings and provide logistic support for the ERM Council meetings and other key the Fed. Govt. Agency leadership and community outreach initiatives.

The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall provide ERM expertise, project and program improvement insight, and innovative concepts that inform and mature the Fed. Govt.  Program. The ERM program expects no more than 3-4 major initiatives/projects in a given year, with 2-3 minor projects. Minor projects require minimum attention and only intermittent activities. Each of these initiatives/projects may differ in the scope and approach to risk management, mitigation, and analysis.

ERM activities may include: project management oversight for ERM initiatives, community outreach, preparing draft briefings for ERM Community and the Fed. Govt. Agency Leadership, root cause analysis of risks, audit remediation procedures, response to specific external events, and targeted risk response. The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall support and improve the existing risk management framework to facilitate effective identification, monitoring, and mitigation of risks across the  Fed. Govt. Agency.

The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall assist the Federal ERM Staff with risk management framework and the integration of ERM with key decision-making and management process. Core elements of the risk management framework include: risk identification, root cause analysis and assessment, status and progress analytics, risk registry and associated protocols, tools and analytics, including executive-level data presentation tools and dashboards.

Representative activities may include but are not limited to:

• Support and mature the the Fed. Govt.  Program and its projects and initiatives by providing ERM expertise, and PMO guidance, and evaluate and recommend options for improvement and continued community outreach.
• Recommendations shall account for current practices and culture at the Fed. Govt. Agency and reflect new guidance and best practices in federal-sector enterprise risk management.
• Develop a risk management program maturity framework that incorporates current achievements and goals with future improvements to the program and its risk management approach.
• Continuously search for improvements to the ERM program though the incorporation of emerging best practices and developing methodologies and tools for analytics in support of a strategic enterprise risk management program with clear links to strategic planning, performance management, budget formulation, and decision-making activities.

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The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant - Business Transformation (BT) Initiatives shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. 

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

The Enterprise Risk Management Consultant shall be classified under the Labor Categories and Experience of a Federal Senior Manager with professional qualifications that include A minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience. Senior Manager holds a bachelor's degree and will provide a combination of the following:

• Enterprise risk management (ERM) certification or equivalent experience.
• Strategic Planning Certification or Equivalent Experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction at the program level.
• Manage large, complex projects.
• Extensive subject matter knowledge in one or more solution areas.
• Design, implementation and management of business operations, improvements or strategy projects.
• Interfaces with the client on program issues.
• Knowledge of ERM theory (e.g., maturity model) and ability to transfer theory into practical application in the federal sector.
• Strong Writing and Verbal Communications Skills.

This work will be performed primarily in CONUS - Silver Spring, MD (Plus Work Remotely)

TRAVEL:  Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at the CONUS - Silver Spring, MD (Plus Work Remotely)

• U.S.  Citizenship Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership - the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization - the ability to manage projects and actions, and prioritize tasks