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.

#Innovating Beyond Limits 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 Service Now 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 Service Now 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 Service Now 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 Service Now 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 environments5+ years of hands-on experience with Service Now, including IRM modules

Proven experience leading or architecting enterprise-level Service Now IRM implementations

Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC
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Expertise in control mapping, risk assessments, audit lifecycle management, and risk scoring

Experience integrating Service Now with ITSM, Sec Ops, 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 Service Now  Certified Implementation Specialist – Risk and Compliance (CIS-RC)
Service Now 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

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