Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking a Senior Risk Analyst with 15 years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow and thrive.

**This role is contingent upon award**

About the Role:

As a Senior Risk Analyst supporting our Federal government client, you will be trusted to provide perform detailed risk analysis to evaluate applications, affiliations, and funded programs. Your work will focus on identifying risks associated with foreign investments, maturity of capabilities, and the feasibility of commercialization. The findings of your analysis will directly inform government decisions about continued investment in key areas of semiconductor innovation.

Key Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Risk Assessment of Applications: Evaluate entities applying for BAA funding, CRDO opportunities, or special initiatives to identify risks associated with foreign investments, partnerships, or affiliations. Assess compliance with government priorities of safeguarding critical technologies and fostering secure domestic innovation ecosystems
Risk Analysis of Funded Programs: Conduct risk assessments for programs receiving government investment to determine the feasibility of maturing and commercializing capabilities. Review technical and operational risks associated with transitioning emerging technologies into viable market solutions
Foreign Investment Review: Analyze foreign investment or influence risks in entities applying for funding, ensuring alignment with U.S. interests under the CHIPS Act and broader government technology security priorities. Collaborate with interagency partners to highlight potential economic or security vulnerabilities
Feasibility Studies: Assess the feasibility of funded programs achieving intended technical milestones, performance objectives, and commercialization goals. Recommend adjustments to funding strategies as necessary to mitigate risks and ensure successful project outcomes
Recommendations to Leadership: Provide actionable recommendations to government leadership based on assessment findings, including adjustments or alterations to project funding or strategy to reduce risk exposure
Risk Framework Development: Contribute to the development of risk evaluation frameworks for BAAs and funding programs to assess impacts from security, economic, and operational perspectives
Portfolio Reviews: Support portfolio reviews to assess and address potential risks associated with existing government investments in semiconductor R&D projects
Analysis Reports and Briefings: Prepare comprehensive risk analysis reports and presentations for CRDO leadership, highlighting findings, areas of concern, and actionable recommendations for mitigating risks
Collaboration Across Stakeholders: Work with technical experts, program managers, government officials, and external stakeholders to gather necessary data, understand project deliverables, and inform risk evaluations
Continued Investment Analysis: Conduct long-term evaluations of funded programs to determine whether continued investments by the government are justified based on program performance, risk levels, and feasibility of commercialization
Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Location:

You will work as part of a dynamic team remotely in metro-accessible Washington, DC; Reston, VA; Arlington, VA or Boulder, CO. You will work at the client site dependent on contract requirements.

Required Experience/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree and 15 years of experience in risk analysis, assessment, or data-driven evaluations for federal or public sector programs
Knowledge of foreign investment risks and their implications for government-funded programs, particularly in advanced technology and semiconductor sectors
Strong analytical skills with proven expertise in feasibility analysis, project monitoring, and risk reduction strategies
Demonstrated ability to assess technical and financial risks for programs designed to mature and commercialize emerging capabilities
Exceptional communication skills, including written reports, briefings, and recommendations tailored to government stakeholders
Ability to manage simultaneous assessments effectively and provide timely updates to leadership
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and risk evaluation tools/software
US citizenship and the ability to obtain a public trust clearance

Preferred Experience/Skills:

Master’s degree in Risk Management, International Business, Economics, or a related field
Experience supporting risk management efforts for R&D programs or investments related to the CHIPS Act
Knowledge of semiconductor technology development, commercialization strategies, and innovation ecosystems
Familiarity with interagency processes for evaluating foreign investments, compliance, and affiliation risks
Background in tools and frameworks for portfolio risk evaluation and program monitoring

Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

About Us:

Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.

Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call (202) 754-8120 or email recruiting@corneralliance.com. Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

Visit us at www.corneralliance.com to learn more.

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Salary:

Approximate Salary Estimate: $80,000 - $110,000

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have, and comparison to other employees already in this role.

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