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Leidos Head of Enterprise Risk Management
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Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology leader delivering innovative solutions in national security, defense, intelligence, civil government, and health. We operate in complex, highly regulated environments where strong risk management is essential to mission success. The Head of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of Leidos’ enterprise risk management program. This role works closely with senior leaders across the company to identify, assess, and manage strategic, operational, financial, legal, regulatory, cybersecurity, and reputational risks. The Head of ERM serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by translating complex risk information into clear, actionable insights that support informed decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, executive presence, and the ability to influence outcomes in a large, matrixed organization. This role is based in Reston, Virginia , with hybrid or remote flexibility, and reports to the Senior Director and Lead Attorney for Global Regulatory Compliance . Key Responsibilities Enterprise Risk Leadership Lead and evolve the enterprise-wide risk management framework, including risk identification, assessment, escalation, mitigation, and reporting. Aggregate and analyze risk information across business units and functions to identify emerging risks, trends, and enterprise-level exposures. Provide independent second-line oversight and challenge to risk decisions, helping ensure alignment with company strategy and risk appetite. Support integration of risk considerations into strategic planning, major initiatives, and business decisions. Cross-Functional Leadership & Program Management Lead enterprise risk initiatives by partnering with leaders across business units and corporate functions. Facilitate recurring risk forums, working groups, and governance discussions with senior stakeholders. Drive alignment on risk methodologies, priorities, and mitigation strategies across the organization. Serve as a central point of coordination for enterprise risk insights and reporting. Navigate differing perspectives and risk tolerances with professionalism and sound judgment. Support the future growth of the ERM function, including potential oversight of additional staff. Executive & Board Communication Develop enterprise risk dashboards, reports, and presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors. Deliver clear, concise risk communications tailored to executive and Board-level audiences. Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Internal Audit leaders to promote consistent risk language and reporting practices. Risk Monitoring & Governance Design and operate a risk monitoring program using inputs from business units, functional partners, and external sources. Support enterprise governance and risk committees with timely analysis and recommendations. Contribute to enterprise risk training and education efforts. Monitor external developments and leading practices in risk management, governance, and analytics. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree required. 5+ years of progressive experience in enterprise risk management, operational risk, internal audit, compliance, advisory, or related disciplines. Experience working in regulated or complex operating environments. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives through influence rather than direct authority. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leaders. Proven ability to facilitate discussions and drive alignment among diverse stakeholders. Preferred Juris Doctor (JD), CPA, or accounting background. Experience supporting executive-level or Board-level risk reporting. Familiarity with enterprise risk frameworks such as COSO ERM or ISO 31000. Experience with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools. Professional certifications (e.g., CRMP, CRCMP, CPA, CISA). Experience in large, matrixed organizations. Why Join Leidos Opportunity to shape enterprise risk strategy at a Fortune 500 company. High-visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and the Board. Broad view across diverse businesses, functions, and strategic initiatives. Strong platform for professional growth in a critical and evolving discipline. Mission-driven work with real-world impact. Compensation & Benefits Leidos offers competitive compensation, incentive opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and long-term success. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting: February 18, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range: Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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