Risk Mitigation Specialist - Team Lead

Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility (Tier 5 Investigation)

Location: Quantico, VA

About the role

You lead the team responsible for negotiating, implementing, and monitoring the legal agreements (e.g., SSAs, Proxy Agreements) that allow companies with foreign investment to hold facility clearances. You are the architect of the "Yes, if..." solution in the Entity Vetting lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the drafting of Risk Management Strategies (RMS) and FOCI Action Plans for 4,000 cases annually.
• Support the Government in negotiating mitigation agreements with corporate counsel and executives.
• Manage the schedule of annual compliance reviews, site visits, and self-attestation audits to ensure mitigated companies are following the rules.
• Supervise the preparation of National Interest Determinations (NID) packages for companies requiring access to proscribed information.

Requirements

• 8+ years in risk management, corporate compliance, legal analysis, or industrial security auditing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business, Risk Management, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM) and FOCI mitigation instruments (SSA, Proxy, Board Resolutions).

About Xcelerate Solutions

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions is one of America's fastest-growing companies. The culture is defined by a diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. Recognized on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list and as a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6-star rating and 99% CEO approval on Glassdoor.