Risk Management Director Jobs in Virginia

Risk Management Director jobs in Virginia are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in defense contracting, financial services, healthcare systems, and federal government support sectors, with openings at every level from senior manager to enterprise chief risk officer. The heaviest hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads area, where employers like Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, and Sentara Healthcare regularly seek risk management directors to oversee regulatory compliance, enterprise risk frameworks, and operational resilience. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia right now are enterprise risk management, cybersecurity risk, and financial regulatory compliance. 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
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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 Director Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

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 Director 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 director jobs across Virginia.

  • Active professional certification such as CRM, CRMP, or FRM recognized in Virginia
  • Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business administration, or a related field
  • Significant progressive experience leading enterprise or operational risk programs
  • Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to Virginia's defense and financial sectors
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional risk teams and reporting to executive leadership
  • Proficiency with governance, risk, and compliance platforms and data analytics tools

Risk Management Director Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a risk management director in Virginia?

The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, or a related discipline, followed by progressive experience in risk analysis or compliance roles. Virginia has no state-issued license specific to risk management directors, but employers strongly favor candidates holding the Certified Risk Manager designation from the National Alliance or the Financial Risk Manager credential from GARP. Experience in Virginia's dominant sectors, particularly defense contracting, healthcare, and financial services, accelerates advancement to the director level considerably.

How much do risk management directors make in Virginia?

Risk management directors 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 directors in Virginia?

Employers hiring risk management directors 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 defense contractors, federally chartered financial institutions, and large regional health systems makes it one of the more active states for senior risk leadership roles year-round.

Which Virginia cities have the most risk management director jobs?

McLean, Richmond, and Arlington account for the largest share of risk management director openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia drives volume through its dense cluster of defense contractors and technology firms operating near federal agencies, while Richmond anchors financial services and health system hiring, and Hampton Roads reflects demand from military-adjacent organizations and regional healthcare networks headquartered there.

Are there remote risk management director jobs in Virginia?

Yes, and more than many senior roles, because risk management directors work primarily with data, documentation, policy frameworks, and stakeholder reporting rather than on-site operations. About 67% of risk management director openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how well much of this work translates to distributed environments. The functions most commonly done remotely are enterprise risk reporting, compliance program oversight, and policy development.

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

The most realistic entry path is landing a risk analyst or compliance analyst role at a Virginia-based defense contractor, health system, or financial institution, then building toward director-level responsibility. Large Virginia employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton and Sentara Healthcare regularly hire risk analysts and compliance coordinators as a feeder pipeline. Earning an entry-level credential like the Associate in Risk Management from the National Alliance, and building experience with governance and compliance platforms, gives candidates a measurable edge when competing for their first director-level opportunity.

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

You can find and apply to risk management director jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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