IRM Consultant

Full-time Contract Position – Remote

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

Our Client is seeking a senior-level ServiceNow IRM Consultant to lead the design, implementation, and operationalization of an enterprise Integrated Risk Management strategy within a highly regulated environment. This role serves as a subject matter expert, partnering with cross-functional teams to translate complex regulatory and risk requirements into scalable, system-driven solutions on the ServiceNow platform. The ideal candidate will bridge capability gaps, establish sustainable governance frameworks, and drive user adoption while enhancing risk visibility, audit readiness, and overall compliance posture across the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of an enterprise ServiceNow IRM strategy
Translate regulatory requirements into scalable IRM modules (Policy, Risk, Audit, Vendor Risk)
Define data models, workflows, governance structures, and risk taxonomy
Oversee end-to-end ServiceNow IRM implementation, including configuration, integration, and deployment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Compliance, Cybersecurity, Engineering) to align solutions
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for risk visibility and executive insights
Deliver stakeholder training and drive user adoption across technical and non-technical teams
Create documentation, SOPs, and runbooks to support ongoing operations and audit readiness
Act as a trusted advisor on IRM maturity, risk posture, and continuous improvement initiatives

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

8+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or GRC in enterprise environments
5+ years of hands-on experience with ServiceNow, including IRM modules
Proven experience leading or architecting enterprise-level ServiceNow IRM implementations
Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Expertise in control mapping, risk assessments, audit lifecycle management, and risk scoring
Experience integrating ServiceNow with ITSM, SecOps, CMDB, and third-party systems
Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to business stakeholders
Ability to work in highly regulated industries and complex environments

Preferred Experience

ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Risk and Compliance (CIS-RC)
ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
Industry certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CMMC-related credentials
Experience working in regulated sectors (e.g., Aerospace & Defense, Federal, Healthcare)
Strong process-driven mindset with focus on scalability, auditability, and documentation
Experience driving user adoption and organizational change management

Work Environment

Fully remote position
This is a long-term contract

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $70 - $100, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – Risk and Compliance (CIS-RC)
ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
Industry certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, or CMMC-related credentials

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.