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Vendor Risk Manager Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

$116K - $155K/yr

As an Identity / Risk Management Field Operations specialist , you will enable technical and ... Manages Facility Functions: including task coordination, requirements execution, vendor contract ...

Coordinates with outside vendors and contractors in the smooth provision of services at FTS and in ... Serves as an active member of the FTS Risk Management Committee and participates in quarterly Risk ...

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Sr. Manager, IT Security

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$109K - $170K/yr

Directs third-party cybersecurity risk management activities, including security due diligence, vendor assessments, and ongoing monitoring of critical suppliers and service providers. Vulnerability ...

Directs third-party cybersecurity risk management activities, including security due diligence, vendor assessments, and ongoing monitoring of critical suppliers and service providers. Vulnerability ...

Partner with Vendor Management, Risk, Legal, and Compliance to ensure oversight and risk controls. * Financial and Value Management * Analyze business service vendor spend, utilization, and cost ...

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How much do vendor risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for vendor risk manager in Hawaii is $115,902.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $93,500.00 and $134,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a vendor risk manager?

Vendor Risk Managers are professionals responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors that provide goods or services to an organization. They evaluate vendors’ security, compliance, and operational practices to ensure they meet the company’s standards and regulatory requirements. These managers implement frameworks to monitor vendor performance, manage contracts, and respond to potential risks or incidents. Their role is crucial in protecting the organization from financial, reputational, and regulatory harm that can arise from third-party relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vendor risk manager?

To thrive as a Vendor Risk Manager, you need expertise in risk assessment, third-party management, and compliance, often backed by a degree in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management platforms, contract management tools, and certifications like Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, negotiation, and clear communication skills help you collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders effectively. These skills ensure organizations can identify, mitigate, and manage risks arising from third-party relationships, safeguarding business continuity and compliance.

How does a vendor risk manager typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Vendor Risk Manager works closely with departments like procurement, legal, IT, and compliance to ensure that vendors meet the organization's security and regulatory standards. This collaboration often involves reviewing contracts, assessing potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies. Regular communication with stakeholders is essential to keep everyone informed about vendor performance and risk status, making cross-functional teamwork a key aspect of the role. Effective collaboration helps streamline risk assessments and supports informed decision-making across the business.

What is the difference between Vendor Risk Manager vs Vendor Compliance Analyst?

AspectVendor Risk ManagerVendor Compliance Analyst
CertificationsCertified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
Work EnvironmentRisk management teams, procurement, legal departmentsCompliance departments, audit teams, legal units
Industry UsageFinance, healthcare, technology, retailFinance, healthcare, manufacturing, technology
Primary FocusIdentifying, assessing, and mitigating vendor risksEnsuring vendor adherence to compliance standards and policies

The Vendor Risk Manager focuses on evaluating and mitigating risks associated with vendors, while the Vendor Compliance Analyst concentrates on ensuring vendors meet regulatory and internal compliance standards. Both roles are essential in managing vendor relationships but differ in their core responsibilities and focus areas.

Infographic showing various Vendor Risk Manager job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,902 per year, or $55.7 per hour.

Identity / Risk Management Field Ops (Mission Assurance 4)

HII's Mission Technologies division

On-site

$116K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Requisition Number: 29369 

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $116,736.00 - $155,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly  

Level of Experience: Senior HI

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

Leadership Mindset at HII - Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes-regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

  • Know & Grow Your People - Commit to learning and supporting team success.
  • Build Relationships - Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
  • Take Ownership - Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
  • Customer First - Focus on the mission and those we serve.
  • Shape the Future - Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
  • Act with Urgency - Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled military veteran or IC Agency counterpart to support customer operations. This critical role serves a national intelligence agency in a complex, evolving program. As an Identity / Risk Management Field Operations specialist, you will enable technical and tactical operations by providing direct support to field operations in and around the Honolulu, HI area. You must be able to work independently or in small teams, using discretion and demonstrating a high level of operational security. Under general direction from HII leadership, you will handle sensitive assignments to support national security objectives. You will anticipate future requirements, evaluate plans, and apply best practices to meet urgent operational needs. Your expertise will be essential in assessing feasibility, advising command leadership, and ensuring mission success. A thorough understanding of operational mission areas and relevant national security requirements is required. 

Will be responsible for the opening, closing and daily management of a 5,000-10,000 sf. Commercial facility. Prepares documentation to establish the range and depth of spares, tools, test equipment, and related manuals to be deployed and stocked.

Essential Job Responsibilities

User Collaboration: Engages with stakeholders to refine requirements, identify appropriate security measures, and optimize operational systems.

Operational Leadership: Develops innovative solutions for complex challenges. Leads small-scale projects, working groups, and operational initiatives.

Quality & Compliance: Ensures high standards in documentation, reporting, and security procedures. Resolves program priorities through equipment troubleshooting while maintaining mission integrity.

Expert Consultation: Produces high-impact briefings, reports, and strategic insights as needed. Mentors and guides teammates to advance operational excellence and collaboration.

Expert Consultation: Produces high-impact briefings, reports, and strategic insights as needed. Mentors and guides teammates to advance operational excellence and collaboration.

Manages Facility Functions: including task coordination, requirements execution, vendor contract review, maintenance, financial accounting, inventory, and logistics.

Minimum Qualifications

9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.

  • 9+ years of special activities and enhanced operational security experience with a bachelor's degree. Experience may be substituted for education.
  • 1+ year of demonstrable experience conducting facilities/logistics management of classified equipment, documents, and materials
  • Experience with various techniques applied to surveillance/counter-surveillance, risk management methodologies, special activities planning, enhanced operational security techniques, and field security measures.
  • Maintain knowledge of established risk management and OPSEC plans
  • Experience in determining the operational validity of existing enhanced operational security and risk management tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
  • Knowledge of ubiquitous technical surveillance, surveillance countermeasures, sensitive route planning, operational travel security measures, and sensitive material handling.
  • Experience within the Intelligence Community (IC), CCMDs (J2X/J3X), or federal law enforcement in the specialty areas of special activities, counterintelligence operations, clandestine HUMINT, physical support to cyber operations, or expeditionary SIGINT.
  • Experience constructing and executing surveillance detection routes, planning for countersurveillance, profile management, and managing special activities.
  • TS/SCI clearance w/CI Polygraph required

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Preferred Requirements
  • 13+ years of special activities, clandestine HUMINT, counterintelligence operations, SIGINT, All-Source Analysis, or advanced special operations techniques experience.
  • Successful completion of one of the following JCITA (or equivalent) courses: Fundamentals of Sensitive Support, traveler's course, counter-surveillance/surveillance detection course
  • IC or military service special agent credentialing course
  • IC or military service counterintelligence special agent credentialing course
  • IC or military service Advanced Special Operations Techniques Level II or higher course
  • IC or military service clandestine HUMINT credentialing course
  • IC or military service training in SDRs/field tradecraft/enhanced operational security
  • ASOT Level 2+ qualified
  • Previously held military occupational specialties in fields of K13A, 18F, 18C, 35M, 35L,  0211, 0231, SOCS-H, SOCS-F, SOCS-I
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Physical Requirements
May require working in an office, industrial, shipboard, or laboratory environment. Capable of climbing ladders and tolerating confined spaces and extreme temperature variances.


The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.
Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072
HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance? 
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.