US Government Risk Manager at boston consulting group

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 26

Salary

130000.0

Posted On

07 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Compliance, Strategic Planning, Communication, Judgment, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Government Procurement, Team Coordination, Data Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Adaptability, Leadership, Negotiation, Analytical Thinking

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures—and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The US Gov Risk Management Support role provides centralized, up-funnel risk management support across BCG’s US Government portfolio. The role focuses on protecting eligibility, access, compliance, and reputation across federal and state government pursuits by proactively identifying, managing, and mitigating structural, partner, pipeline, and regulatory risks before bids are submitted. Working closely with US Government Accounts leadership, pursuit teams, Global Public Sector Risk, Legal, Contracts, and external partners, this role serves as a connective tissue across agencies, accounts, and functions, bringing consistency, institutional memory, and disciplined risk management to a complex and highly regulated go-to-market environment. Key responsibilities: Support continuous, cross-agency strategic account planning for US Government clients, helping leadership align priorities, positioning, and engagement approaches across related agencies, states, and pursuits Facilitate leadership alignment and institutional continuity by supporting planning forums, shared materials, and ongoing planning rhythms that extend beyond episodic, pursuit-specific account planning Manage and maintain visibility into the US Government external partner ecosystem, including partner eligibility, certifications, vehicle access, prior performance, and risk considerations Support deconfliction of partner outreach and teaming strategies across concurrent pursuits, agencies, and states to prevent conflicting commitments, eligibility issues, or downstream compliance risk Provide centralized up-funnel risk management support across US federal and state government pursuits, identifying eligibility, compliance, partner, and reputational risks early in the pursuit lifecycle Advise pursuit teams and leadership on compliant teaming, prime–sub, and partner strategies, particularly where BCG cannot prime directly or where statutory small-business requirements apply Serve as a coordination point during irregular, high-impact government events (e.g., government shutdowns, administration transitions, ad hoc procurement or spending reviews), supporting preparedness, internal communications, and consistent firmwide response Partner with Global Public Sector Risk, Legal, Contracts, Finance, and other internal functions to assess and mitigate customer, partner, and structural risk, including input into formal risk assessments where required Maintain compliant, reliable visibility into the US Government pipeline, including manual tracking of opportunities and risk-critical data where federal restrictions limit use of standard systems Partner with system and operations teams on the expert-led design, governance, and transition to a bespoke US Government pipeline solution, ensuring public-sector requirements are embedded and sustained over time Capture and institutionalize lessons learned from complex or high-risk pursuits and events, strengthening institutional memory and reducing repeat risk over time Support related risk management, governance, and operational initiatives as assigned You’re good at: Navigating complex, highly regulated environments and translating statutory, policy, and eligibility requirements into practical, actionable guidance for leadership and pursuit teams Operating effectively across senior leadership, account teams, and functional partners to align priorities and drive progress in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment Anticipating risk before it materializes and bringing structure, clarity, and calm to ambiguous, evolving, or politically sensitive situations Working fluently across federal, state, and local government contexts, with a deep understanding of how differing rules, timelines, and constraints intersect at scale Coordinating across teams and accounts to align approaches, reduce duplication, and prevent inconsistent or non-compliant actions across the US Government portfolio Exercising sound judgment and discretion under pressure, particularly during time-sensitive, high-visibility, or externally scrutinized situations Balancing attention to detail with an understanding of broader strategic, reputational, and institutional implications for the firm Managing multiple competing demands simultaneously while maintaining momentum, credibility, and trust with stakeholders Finding resourceful, pragmatic solutions to complex challenges—overcoming barriers by navigating systems, relationships, and constraints to make things work Building, curating, and maintaining centralized repositories of risk outputs, with hands-on ownership of structure, data quality, and access so teams can quickly find, reuse, and build on prior work. Actively testing and applying AI and automation tools to streamline tracking, synthesis, and analysis of risk and pipeline information, improving day-to-day efficiency and enabling scale within US Government constraints. What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of relevant experience in consulting and US government go-to-market, including work across proposals, contracting, risk management, operations, or related roles Strong familiarity with US federal and/or state government procurement environments, including eligibility, teaming, and subcontracting considerations Demonstrated experience operating across a large professional services firm, working closely with account leadership, pursuit teams, and functional partners to support complex government pursuits and portfolio Proven ability to manage complex, interdependent information and exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, high-visibility, or reputationally significant matters Strong communication and influencing skills, with a track record of building trust and credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders across functions Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities, balancing rigorous attention to detail with a clear understanding of broader strategic and institutional implications Experience with all Microsoft Office products with strong proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint U.S. citizenship Experience at BCG or similar consulting firm environment strongly preferred Who You'll Work With You’ll be part of the BCG US Government team, working closely with government account leaders, pursuit teams, and consulting staff, as well as with internal functions such as Global Public Sector Risk, Legal, Contracts, Finance, and Operations. Additional info Strong internal candidate identified Format At BCG, our people and relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that in-person work is essential to our culture, mentorship, and professional development. That's why we operate on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week. This role is designed for those who thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is not intended for remote or virtual work. Compensation Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, retirement contribution, and a market leading benefits package described below. The base salary range for this role is $105,000-$130,000. This is an estimated range and specific base salaries within the range depend on factors such as office location, experience, and skill set. It is not common for new BCG employees to be hired at the high-end of the salary range. BCG regularly reviews its ranges to ensure market competitiveness. In addition to your base salary, your total compensation will include a discretionary bonus of up to 16% and a generous retirement contribution that starts at 5% and moves to 10% after 2 years. At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees – and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks. All of our plans provide best in class coverage: Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month) Paid sick time on an as needed basis *Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Responsibilities

The US Gov Risk Manager will provide centralized risk management support across BCG’s US Government portfolio, focusing on compliance and reputation. Key tasks include managing risks, advising teams, and facilitating strategic planning across government accounts.