ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.

ZemiTek is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to serve as the liaison for Audit Risk Management: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) within the Asia Bureau USAID.

Location: Washington, DC
Work Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid (Report to office up to 3 days a week)
Starting Salary Range: $117,751
Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

● The Risk Management Specialist leads Asia Bureau’s audit response efforts and manages the risks, equities, and visibility associated with audits and inquiries from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan (SIGAR).

● The Risk Management Specialist will liaise with the Mission audit teams as well as assist, track, report, coordinate, review and gather information for all Asia Bureau audits.

● The Risk Management Specialist will assist with the completion of the operating unit’s risk profile for submission to the next management level and any follow-up on resolution of identified risks by the operating units.

● The Risk Management Specialist will assist with the entire FMFIA process that requires each operating unit office directors to assess its implementation of internal controls so that Agency leadership have visibility on where there are weaknesses or deficiencies through the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) tool and the Agency Secure Image And Storage Tracking System (ASIST).

● The Risk Management Specialist will also facilitate all FOIA requests for the Asia

● Duties require leading, coordinating, organizing, researching, analyzing, liaising and managing in the following tasks: project/program tracking, data analysis and documentation; program document preparation and communications support, country-backstop and field support; general administration.

● The Risk Management Specialist will provide expert advice and clearly articulate recommendations to top management officials from inside the agency as well as the key stakeholders in the interagency and external groups.

• Ten (10) years of professional experience; Minimum 3 years of relevant audit experience.
• MA/MS in Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a relevant field.
• Preferred experience working abroad, particularly in the Asia region.
• Expertise in general development, economics, democracy/governance, information technology, and/or stabilization.
• Preferably, experience in project administration and management procedures.

Additional Skills Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet search engines, and e-mail applications (Google/Outlook).
• Knowledge of risk management concepts, methods, and techniques, along with reporting and presentation skills.
• Ability to implement risk management programs, analyze risk management, evaluate agency policies and programs for compliance with applicable laws, standards, rules, and professional risk management guidelines, and communicate effectively.

ZemiTek is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@zemitek.com.

ZemiTek embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.