Risk Management Analyst Jobs in Virginia

Risk Management Analyst jobs in Virginia are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in defense contracting, financial services, federal consulting, and cybersecurity across a market that ranks among the most active on the East Coast, with openings from entry-level analyst through senior and director-level roles. The greatest concentration of hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads region, where employers like Leidos, Capital One, and Booz Allen Hamilton maintain large and enduring risk management operations. The most in-demand specialties are enterprise risk, operational risk tied to government contracting compliance, and cybersecurity risk. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles55
Top employerCapital One
Top cityMcLean, VA
Cities hiring15
Work type42% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Manager, Risk Management: Card Data Management
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Information Technology Senior Management Forum
New 21h ago
Manager, Risk Management: Card Data Management
Information Technology Senior Management Forum
McLean, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
$138k - $173k/yr
Six Sigma Certification
51-200

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Humana
Risk Management Principal – Spending Account Card Program Counter Fraud & Financial Integrity
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Humana
New 23h ago
Risk Management Principal – Spending Account Card Program Counter Fraud & Financial Integrity
Humana
Virginia
Manufacturing Operations
Project Management
Quality Control
$167k - $229k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree in accounting
10,000+

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Guidehouse
Senior Risk Management Framework (A&A) Consultant
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Guidehouse
Added 1d ago
Senior Risk Management Framework (A&A) Consultant
Guidehouse
McLean, Virginia
Customer Service
Customer Support
1,001-5,000

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Capital One
Manager, Risk Management: Card Data Management
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Capital One
Added 1d ago
Manager, Risk Management: Card Data Management
Capital One
McLean, Virginia
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Six Sigma Certification
10,000+

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CVS Health
Senior Manager, Risk Adjustment Vendor Management
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CVS Health
Added 2d ago
Senior Manager, Risk Adjustment Vendor Management
CVS Health
Virginia
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Quality Control
$68k - $183k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Risk Management Analyst Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

McLean
31 jobs
Richmond
6 jobs
Arlington
3 jobs
Springfield
2 jobs
Reston
1 job
Tysons
1 job
Norfolk
1 job
Rosslyn
1 job
Suffolk
1 job

Risk Management Analyst Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Capital One
    Capital One19
  • Information Technology Senior Management Forum
    Information Technology Senior Management Forum10
  • Freddie Mac
    Freddie Mac2
  • KBR
    KBR1
  • LMI
    LMI1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in risk management analyst jobs across Virginia.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field required
  • Professional certification such as FRM, CRM, or CISA strongly preferred by Virginia employers
  • Proficiency in risk assessment frameworks including COSO and ISO 31000
  • Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, or similar enterprise tools
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret large datasets and present findings clearly
  • Familiarity with federal regulatory requirements relevant to government contracting environments in Virginia

Risk Management Analyst Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk management analyst in Virginia?

Most Virginia employers require a bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a quantitative field as the foundation for this role. Virginia has no state-issued license specific to risk management analysts, but widely recognized credentials such as the Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Risk Manager (CRM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) give candidates a clear edge, particularly with the defense contractors and financial institutions that anchor the Virginia market.

How much do risk management analysts make in Virginia?

Risk management analysts in Virginia earn a median of about $126,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,080 for the lowest 10% to over $191,720 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire risk management analysts in Virginia?

Employers hiring risk management analysts in Virginia right now include Capital One, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, and Freddie Mac, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and major financial services headquarters means demand is distributed broadly across the state rather than confined to a single sector.

Which Virginia cities have the most risk management analyst jobs?

McLean, Richmond, and Arlington account for the largest share of risk management analyst openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's density of defense contractors and federal consulting firms drives the heaviest volume, while Richmond's financial services sector and Hampton Roads' mix of military installations and government-adjacent employers sustain consistent demand in those markets.

Are there remote risk management analyst jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of risk management analyst openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the analytical and desk-based nature of the role. The most remote-compatible functions tend to be enterprise risk reporting, model validation, and GRC platform administration, while roles requiring cleared facility access or direct compliance auditing more often require an on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a risk management analyst in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from an adjacent role such as financial analyst, internal audit associate, or compliance coordinator into a junior risk analyst position. Large Virginia employers including Leidos, SAIC, and Capital One run formal rotational and new-graduate associate programs that place candidates in risk and compliance functions without requiring prior risk-specific titles. Pursuing a CRM or earning an entry-level cybersecurity credential like the CompTIA Security+ meaningfully strengthens applications in Virginia's defense and government contracting environment.

Where can I find and apply to risk management analyst jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to risk management analyst jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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