Third Party Risk Management (Supply Chain) Design Lead

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Position Overview We are seeking a highly collaborative and influential professional to support the design, development, and continuous improvement of our Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) program. This role will lead efforts to enhance risk management processes, optimize workflows, and drive technology-enabled improvements across the organization. As a key member of the team, you will partner with stakeholders across business, operations, technology, and risk functions to translate business needs into scalable process and system solutions. This is a highly visible individual contributor role requiring strong leadership through influence, exceptional stakeholder management skills, and the ability to drive initiatives from concept through implementation. This position is fully remote, with preference given to candidates located in the Washington, DC metro area. What You'll Do Design, document, and enhance Supply Chain Risk Management processes and operational workflows. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and stakeholder experience across the risk management lifecycle. Develop process maps, workflow documentation, standard operating procedures, and supporting materials. Evaluate evolving regulatory requirements and industry practices to recommend process enhancements. Act as a trusted partner to business, risk, technology, and operational stakeholders. Lead discussions to gather requirements, build consensus, and drive adoption of new processes and capabilities. Influence cross-functional teams and gain buy-in for process improvements and strategic initiatives. Translate business requirements into actionable process improvements and technical enhancements. Create and manage Jira stories, enhancement requests, and defect remediation activities. Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and validate delivered solutions against business requirements. Partner with training and communications teams to develop user guidance, job aids, and training materials. Help maintain and enhance risk management workflows and supporting technology platforms, including ProcessUnity . Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business , Risk Management, Information Security, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. Hands-on experience wi