Fraud Risk Assessor

Accountabilities:: Conduct fraud risk assessments for digital services, focusing on identifying vulnerabilities and evaluating potential identity fraud threats. Support ongoing assessments of new and existing risks associated with the integration of digital services across multiple partner agencies. Identify, evaluate, and assess the effectiveness of existing fraud prevention controls and recommend improvements where necessary. Analyze identity-related fraud risks, including identity theft, account takeover, and weaknesses in identity verification and proofing processes. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify emerging threats, evaluate risk exposure, and support evidence-based decision-making. Perform risk scoring, control evaluations, and other assessment activities to determine the likelihood and potential impact of fraud scenarios. Conduct stakeholder interviews and collaborate with relevant teams to gather information, understand operational processes, and validate assessment findings. Prepare comprehensive assessment reports, document key findings, and deliver clear written and oral presentations to communicate risks and recommendations. Provide practical, actionable guidance to strengthen fraud prevention strategies and improve risk management practices. Support additional initiatives as needed, including risk assessments for new digital services and features, control testing, and program maturity assessments. Collaborate with digital product development teams and other stakeholders to evaluate fraud risks throughout the development and implementation lifecycle. Complete assessments and deliverables within short project timelines while maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency. Contribute to continuous improvements in fraud risk management methodologies, assessment frameworks, and control evaluation practices. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. Three to five years of professional experience conducting risk assessments, including risk scoring, control evaluation, and risk analysis. U.S. citizenship is mandatory, with candidates required to reside within the United States. Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or Department of Defense (DoD) Public Trust clearance. Approved Public Trust adjudication must be obtained before onboarding. Familiarity with identity fraud risks, including identity theft, account takeover, and other forms of digital identity-related fraud. Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, and risk evaluations. Demonstrated ability to conduct stakeholder interviews, gather relevant information, and assess operational processes. Experience preparing written reports and delivering oral briefings to communicate complex findings clearly and effectively. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify vulnerabilities, assess control effectiveness, and develop practical recommendations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical and risk-related information to different audiences. Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with a proven capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within short timelines. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Experience conducting end-to-end fraud risk assessments, from initial risk identification through final recommendations. Previous experience analyzing, detecting, or mitigating identity fraud. Knowledge of identity proofing processes and experience evaluating or reducing risks associated with digital identity verification workflows. Experience collaborating with digital product development teams to identify and address fraud risks in digital services. Previous experience working with or supporting public sector agencies and government programs. Familiarity with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Fraud Risk Management Framework. Knowledge of NIST SP 800-63 and its guidance on digital identity standards and identity proofing. Familiarity with fraud prevention vendors, tools, solutions, and data sources, such as LexisNexis and Socure. Basic experience writing database queries and retrieving information from platforms such as Amazon CloudWatch. Benefits: Competitive annual salary ranging from $98,000 to $163,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, and other relevant factors. Fully remote working arrangement within the United States. Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance. Personal and family sick leave. Company-paid holidays. Potential eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus. Paid parental leave and adoption assistance. 401(k) retirement savings plan. Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance options. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options, including dental, vision, and dependent care. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage. Student loan repayment assistance. Tuition reimbursement and access to professional development and learning opportunities. Skills development programs and support for obtaining relevant professional certifications. Employee referral program. Company-sponsored events and community outreach initiatives. Emergency backup childcare program. Mobility stipend. Opportunities to work on meaningful public sector projects involving digital security, fraud prevention, and risk management. Exposure to innovative technologies, industry-leading practices, and multidisciplinary professional teams.